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Canada announces GST and HST break over the holidays, $250 rebates for millions
Canadians are set to receive a temporary tax break on essential items like groceries and toys, just in time for the holidays The tax break, ...
47m ago
Christmas Care donations welcomed at Optimist Club Santa Claus Parade
Two weeks into the campaign, and Christmas Care has over 500 registrations so far, around the same number as previous years. Donations conti...
2h ago
Province investing millions to fight bullying in schools
The Ontario government is investing millions to help fight bullying in schools and promote student mental health and well-being. In making t...
3h ago
Aylmer Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade celebrates 80 years with a special surprise Saturday
The 80th Aylmer Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade is set for this Saturday and a special surprise has been planned for attendees to celebrate the m...
4h ago
Beth Mai and Dave Cripps re-elected as Thames Valley School Board Trustees
In elections held Tuesday evening, London Trustee Beth Mai and Oxford County Trustee Dave Cripps have been re-elected to the Thames Valley D...
4h ago
Benefit Concert for Hospice of Elgin goes Friday, admission by donation
A Singer Songwriter Benefit Concert in support of Hospice of Elgin is taking place Friday at the Masonic Centre of Elgin. Joe Crookston and ...
4h ago
Santa's Back! Capture holiday magic at Elgin Centre starting Friday
For those looking to plan their professional pictures with Santa this year, the big man himself is set to fly into the Elgin Centre this wee...
5h ago
The St. Thomas and Elgin County 48
Here's what's going on in St. Thomas and Elgin County over the next 48 hours. Today: Tech Talk returns to the St. Thomas Public Library and ...
7h ago
Community Spotlight: Take in 'Christmas at the Circus' at the annual St. Thomas Optimist Santa Claus Parade
The 38th annual St. Thomas Optimist Santa Claus Parade will take over Talbot Street Saturday evening, continuing the kick off to the holiday...
Nov 20, 2024
Alert Ready test scheduled for 12:55 p.m. in Ontario today
Canada's emergency alert system will be sending a test alert across Ontario today. It is part of a national test by Alert Ready to check per...
Nov 20, 2024
Passport delays loom as postal strike continues
Holiday travellers waiting on passports in the mail do have another course of action as the postal strike drags on. The Federal Government h...
Nov 20, 2024
Elgin County school buses cancelled this morning due to fog
As a result of the foggy conditions this morning, Southwestern Ontario Student Transportation Services have cancelled all school purpose veh...
Nov 20, 2024
The St. Thomas and Elgin County 48
Here's what's going on in St. Thomas and Elgin County over the next 48 hours. Today: A Crafters Circle will be taking place from 9 a.m. to n...
Nov 20, 2024
Community Spotlight: Help 'Stuff the Cruiser' with the St. Thomas Police Association this weekend
Members of the St. Thomas Police Association are preparing for one of their beloved annual events as "Stuff the Cruiser" makes its...
Nov 19, 2024
St. Thomas Stars vs. LaSalle Vipers Nov. 20 preview
The St. Thomas Stars travel down the 401 to LaSalle on Wednesday to tangle with the Vipers. For the Stars, their goal is to snap a 5-game lo...
Nov 19, 2024
No new safe consumption sites likely to be approved in Ontario
The province tabled a bill on Monday that would close supervised consumption sites deemed too close to schools and daycares. Previously, mun...
Nov 19, 2024
St. Thomas boxers aiming for Canadian National Team spots this week
The Golden Gloves Provincial Championships, held in early October at Central Park Athletics in Windsor, proved to be an exceptional showcase...
Nov 19, 2024
Canada's inflation rate returns to 2%
Canada's annual inflation rate grew more than expected to 2 per cent in October. Data released today (Tuesday) shows gas prices fell less th...
Nov 19, 2024
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Ministry of Labour investigating injury to worker in Central Elgin
A 46-year-old Southwold resident was injured Monday morning while operating equipment on a property in Union. Around 9:45, emergency personn...
Nov 19, 2024
Entegrus payment options during Canada Post disruption
During the Canada Post work disruption, the city's utility provider reminds customers they are still responsible for paying their bills on t...
Nov 19, 2024
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Canadian carrot brands recalled due to E. coli outbreak
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for several brands of carrot products due to possible E. coli contamination. ...
Nov 19, 2024
Good Samaritan helps nab impaired driver in Malahide
Thanks to a tip from a Good Samaritan, Elgin OPP were able to locate a suspected impaired driver in Malahide. They stopped the vehicle early...
Nov 19, 2024
Gino's Pizza set to join the Elgin Centre in 2025
While few details have been released at this time, a new addition is set to join the Elgin Centre in 2025. Gino's Pizza will give visitors t...
Nov 19, 2024
The St. Thomas and Elgin County 48
Here's what's going on in St. Thomas and Elgin County over the next 48 hours. Today: Tuesday Tales is taking place at the St. Thomas Public ...
Nov 19, 2024
Provincial funding strengthens Elgin's manufacturing sector
The province announced on Friday a $15 million investment to boost manufacturing at three Municipality of Bayham factories. Phil Mauer &...
Nov 18, 2024
Community Spotlight: Salvation Army Christmas Kettle campaign launches with $225,000 fundraising goal
If you were out and about doing some shopping this past weekend, you may have noticed those big red kettles have returned to local businesse...
Nov 18, 2024
Benefit cheques to be delivered despite Canada Post strike
With the Canada Post strike now in its fourth day, both sides have agreed on one thing. Government benefit cheques will be delivered during ...
Nov 18, 2024
Locke's Public School launches CAA School Safety Patrol Program
Locke's Public School has launched the CAA School Safety Patrol Program, an initiative to enhance student safety and build leadership skills...
Nov 18, 2024
Deadline coming up for St. Thomas-Elgin County Health Recruitment Partnership Scholarship
Applications remain open for the St. Thomas-Elgin County Health Recruitment Partnership Scholarship. Awarded annually, this $1,000 scholarsh...
Nov 18, 2024
Man selling clothes out of his car pulls weapon on victim in downtown St. Thomas
Normally, clothes shopping is not a dangerous endeavor. However a city resident had an unnerving experience in downtown St. Thomas on Saturd...
Nov 18, 2024