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A quiet long weekend with city offices closed, fireworks shows planned, and one major redevelopment proposal underway downtown.
15 May, 2026
St. Thomas is accepting redevelopment proposals for the historic Wellington Block building.
The city aims to preserve and revitalize the structure as part of downtown renewal.
Full Story · Brian Williams, London Free Press
15 May, 2026
City offices and most services are closed Monday for Victoria Day, with the long weekend marking the unofficial start of summer
Full Story · 94.1 myFM News staff, St. Thomas Today
14 May, 2026
A free fireworks show is planned in Port Bruce this long weekend, hosted by the Malahide Firefighters Association
Full Story · 94.1 myFM News staff, St. Thomas Today
14 May, 2026
The Kinsmen Club of St. Thomas is running its 48-foot-long fireworks trailer sale ahead of Victoria Day
Full Story · 94.1 myFM News staff, St. Thomas Today
14 May, 2026
Major construction is underway at the Elgin County Administration Building for window replacement and exterior cladding work
Full Story · Elgin County
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16 May, 2026
Second Line between Magdala Road and Mill Road in Southwold Township will be closed, according to this week's most-read stories
Full Story · 94.1 myFM News staff, St. Thomas Today
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16 May, 2026A red and black bicycle was stolen from a downtown residence overnight on May 12th. A 15-year-old youth also turned themselves in on charges related to uttering threats. Read More at STPS
16 May, 2026A blue 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan was stolen overnight from a residence in the city's north end and remains missing. Read More at STPS
14 May, 2026A 16-year-old youth was arrested and charged after assaulting someone in a vehicle who then drove to the police station for safety. An arrest was also made related to intimate partner violence. Read More at STPS
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13 May, 2026A man was charged with theft after a bicycle was stolen from a downtown address and identified through CCTV footage. Read More at STPS
12 May, 2026An individual from Aylmer was arrested on a warrant for assault with a weapon and uttering threats following an incident that occurred on Friday night. Read More at STPS
11 May, 2026Weekly court dispositions report for the week of May 4th, 2026. Read More at STPS
11 May, 2026A white 2023 Toyota Tundra that was stolen from Pine Valley Drive on May 8th was recovered by Toronto Police Service on May 10th with damage to the window and dashboard. Read More at STPS
10 May, 2026An individual was arrested on Friday morning for breaching conditions of their undertaking during a traffic stop and later released with a new court date. Police also attended an encampment in the Victor area. Read More at STPS
10 May, 2026The St. Thomas Police Service is recognizing Police Week 2026 from May 10 to 16 with the theme 'Protecting Ontario through Service.' Read More at STPS
9 May, 2026A 40-year-old resident was arrested on charges including fraud and breaching probation conditions. A 36-year-old resident was also arrested and charged in a separate incident. Read More at STPS
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Swimming, sewage, and a new wellness spot on Elm Street. Quite a mix at city hall lately.
More Swim Passes Coming Your Way
If you or your kids use the YMCA swim program, it's sticking around a little longer. Council topped up the funding by $63,000 after the original $100,000 ran out, driven by strong demand since the program launched in 2024. Over 4,100 swim passes have been issued so far, along with nearly 500 people taking lessons.
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Wellness Centre Proposed for Elm Street
A counselling and wellness clinic could be coming to the corner of Elm Street and Morrison Drive, if a zoning change gets approved. The existing building at 358 Elm would be reused for the clinic and offices, with the parking lot next door kept for the site. If you want to weigh in, a public meeting is set for June 8.
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Where Your Trash Goes Could Change
The Green Lane landfill near Southwold, where St. Thomas sends its garbage, could hit capacity by 2035, though that timeline is still being worked out. Toronto is reviewing its long-term waste plans and looking at options like expanding the site or building an energy-from-waste facility. For now, your access to the landfill is protected under existing agreements while the bigger picture gets sorted.
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Mountain Bike Trails Get a New Steward
If you use the Water Tower Mountain Bike Network, the group looking after it has changed. The Railway City Cycling Club is stepping back from trail work to focus on street cycling, and the Water Tower Mountain Bike Network is now fully responsible for maintaining the trails, safety signage, and emergency protocols. Your rides should continue as normal, just with a different crew keeping things running.
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Transit Funding Takes Pressure Off Your Bus Fare
St. Thomas is getting just over $418,000 from the province this year to help keep public transit running. Most of it, $271,000, goes straight toward operating costs, which helps keep pressure off riders and taxpayers. The rest goes into a reserve for future bus purchases down the road.
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Highbury Avenue Could Become the Province's Problem
That 2.5 km stretch of Highbury Avenue between Highway 3 and Ron McNeil Line is expensive to maintain, and widening it to four lanes could cost around $150 million by 2035 to 2040. Council voted to ask the province to take it back, which would shift that financial weight off your tax bill and development charges. The city has already flagged the Ministry of Transportation, and also looped in London and Elgin County.
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Down Payment Help Is Coming Back for First-Time Buyers
If you're a lower or moderate income household trying to buy your first home in St. Thomas, there's a program relaunching in May that could help you with up to $25,000 toward your down payment. The program ran from 2007 to 2020 and helped 46 local families before rising prices put it on pause. Applications open May 1st on a first-come, first-served basis, with homes capped at $500,000.
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City Chasing $172 Million in Federal Money for Wastewater
Council backed a funding application asking the federal government for $172 million to help pay for upgrades to the Dalewood Water Reclamation Facility. The money would come from a new $51 billion federal infrastructure program, and the city needs to move fast since only shovel-ready projects qualify. Getting this funding could also help make the future recreation facility more affordable for your community.
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Expect delays up to 5 minutes. Wellington Road to Old Victoria Road (London). Until Aug 31.
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Expect delays up to 5 minutes. Highway 401 at Highway 4 (Colonel Talbot Road) interchange. Until Jul 31.
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Continuous Construction on HWY 401 Eastbound On-ramp at Highway 4 / Colonel Talbot Rd, London. ALL LANES CLOSED. (Full closure) (+3 more closures at this location)
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Continuous Construction on HWY 401 Westbound Off-ramp at Highway 4 / Colonel Talbot Rd, London. ALL LANES CLOSED. (Full closure) (+1 more closure at this location)
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Scheduled May 22, 12:00 AM – Jun 19, 11:59 PM — Daily Construction on HWY 401 Eastbound Off-ramp at Highbury Ave, London. ALL LANES CLOSED. (Full closure)
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Daily Construction on HWY 3 Eastbound between Ron McNeil Line / Ford Road and Ron McNeil Line / Ford Road, Talbotville. 1 Right Lane(s).
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Scheduled May 19, 7:00 AM – Nov 20, 5:00 PM — Daily Construction on HWY 4 Southbound between Tempo Road and Clinton Line, St Thomas. 1 Right Lane(s).
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Annual Plant Sale and Garden Emporium
Annual plant sale featuring annuals, perennials, garden accessories, and local crafters, sponsored by the St. Thomas & District Horticultural Society.
STEGH Auxiliary Yard Sale
Fundraiser yard sale with all proceeds benefiting St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital