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StrathroyToday.ca most read stories - September 30th - October 4th
As we look back on the week that was, here were our top five most read stories:
Oct 05, 2024
Collision with CN Train Bridge Closes Amiens Drive: Avoid the Area Near Komoka
Middlesex OPP has closed Amiens Drive between Glendon Drive and Oriole Drive, just west of Komoka, because of a collision with the CN train ...
Oct 04, 2024
The accused in Johannes Smolders' death, makes plea today
It was a tragic death that shook the community. And the man accused in the hit and run cycling death of Johannes Smolders, a popular Strathr...
Oct 04, 2024
Town-wide power outage in Parkhill
A reminder for residents of Parkhill. There's a planned power outage for Entegrus customers on Sunday (Oct 6) starting at 5:45am. It's for s...
Oct 04, 2024
Child died of rabies in Brant County
An Ontario health official says a child has died of rabies after being exposed to a bat in the northern part of the province. The health uni...
Oct 04, 2024
Strathroy District Collegiate Institute Turns 150: Get Your Tickets for the Celebration!
We're celebrating 150 years of Strathroy District Collegiate Institute this month! And organizers want to get the message out that tickets f...
Oct 04, 2024
Feel the Love Campaign Returns: Premier Heating and Cooling to Install New AC for Local Hero
The 2nd annual Feel the Love Campaign installation is set for this weekend in Strathroy. Tracey Melo from Premier Heating and Cooling tells ...
Oct 04, 2024
Traffic Tip-Off Leads to Impaired Driving Charges in Adelaide Metcalfe
A traffic complaint has led to charges being laid in Adelaide Metcalfe Township. OPP tell myFM, on Saturday, they were sent to a business on...
Oct 04, 2024
Fire Chief Raises Alarm: Troubling Findings from Smoke Detector Safety Blitz Ahead of Fire Prevention Week
Strathroy-Caradoc Fire Chief Brent Smith says firefighters discovered something very troubling when they held a recent safety blitz. And as ...
Oct 04, 2024
Youth Charged in Middlesex Centre Intimate Partner Violence Investigation
Middlesex County OPP have charged a youth following an investigation into intimate partner violence. On September 30th police responded to a...
Oct 04, 2024
'The 48': Don't miss events in Strathroy-Caradoc and area!
Good morning! Get ready for the day in Strathroy-Caradoc! TODAY Here are the events for Friday, October 4: Play & Learn - Komoka: A free...
Oct 04, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - 11 Days of Remembrance begins November 1
It's a big year for Remembrance Day observances in Strathroy-Caradoc, you may have heard. The primary purpose of a big poppy project that's ...
Oct 03, 2024
Crash northeast of Strathroy sends 2 to hospital
A two-vehicle collision, northeast of Strathroy, has sent two drivers to the hospital. Middlesex OPP, Paramedics and Middlesex Centre fire w...
Oct 03, 2024
London and St. Thomas Real Estate Market Sees Growth in Sales and Listings Amid Steady Home Prices
The London and St. Thomas Association of REALTORS® (LSTAR) region continues to be an active market for both buyers and sellers. Septembe...
Oct 03, 2024
Another Close Call: Liberal Government Dodges Non-Confidence Vote Again as Capital Gains Tax Changes Await Decision
The Liberal government has survived a second non-confidence vote in as many weeks to avoid a snap election. Members of Parliament voted on a...
Oct 03, 2024
OPP Cracks Down on Dangerous Driving: Over 750 Charged in Recent Safety Campaign
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in the West Region charged over 750 people during the Drive Smart - Keep it Safe traffic safety campaign...
Oct 03, 2024
Thames Valley Students Show Progress in Math, But Literacy Improvements Needed, Says EQAO Report
The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) has publicly released 2023-24 results for the province and for Thames Valley District...
Oct 03, 2024
Find Comfort Through Creativity: VON Middlesex-Elgin Launches Healing Through Art Program
VON Middlesex-Elgin has a special program starting next week (NEW TIME Friday, Oct 11) to help those dealing with the loss of a loved one. H...
Oct 03, 2024
'The 48': Don't miss events in Strathroy-Caradoc and area!
Good morning! Get ready for the day in Strathroy-Caradoc! TODAY Here are the events for Thursday, October 3: Play & Learn - Strathroy: A...
Oct 03, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - Volunteers needed for Municipality's Spooky Saturday event
The town could use a little help ahead of Spooky Saturday, coming up near the end of this month. Bookings and Events Co-ordinator with Strat...
Oct 02, 2024
Ontario's Minimum Wage Climbs to $17.20, Boosting Nearly One Million Workers
As of yesterday, Ontario's general minimum wage rose from $16.55 to $17.20 per hour, benefiting nearly one million workers and their familie...
Oct 02, 2024
Tragic ATV Rollover in Thames Centre Claims Life of Local Resident
Police are investigating after an ATV rollover has led to the death of an individual from Thames Centre. OPP tell myFM, on Tuesday around mi...
Oct 02, 2024
Four Counties Traffic Initiative Brings Extra Police Presence to Strathroy-Caradoc
On Tuesday, the Strathroy-Caradoc Police hosted the Four Counties Traffic Initiative in Strathroy-Caradoc, as the force welcomed officers fr...
Oct 02, 2024
Driver Charged After Fleeing Scene of Collision on Oneida Nation
A driver is facing charges as a result of a collision investigation. OPP tell myFM that last week, they along with Oneida Nation Police, and...
Oct 02, 2024
Tragic Labour Day Weekend: Seven Dead as OPP Crack Down with Over 9,000 Charges
The Labour Day long weekend turned tragic, with seven people losing their lives in separate collisions within OPP jurisdictions, including t...
Oct 02, 2024
'The 48': Don't miss events in Strathroy-Caradoc and area!
Good morning! Get ready for the day in Strathroy-Caradoc! TODAY Here are the events for Wednesday, October 2: Play & Learn - Mt. Brydges...
Oct 02, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - New Museum exhibit coming
Museum Strathroy-Caradoc is getting a new exhibit....Broken Promises is set to open October 10th, just before the Thanksgiving weekend. Muse...
Oct 01, 2024
Ralph Bos Meats Seeds of Success fueled by Kobota feature this week is Mane Passion Stables
It is the Ralph Bos Meats Seeds of Success fueled by Kobota. Week Three this week focuses on Equestrian presented by Herrington Excavating, ...
Oct 01, 2024
Service Delivery Review to be discussed tonight
The next phase of Strathroy-Caradoc's Service Delivery Review happens tonight at a town council meeting. Mayor Colin Grantham tells myFM jus...
Oct 01, 2024
Venfor Inc. Proposes Wind Farms in Adelaide Metcalfe as Part of Ontario's Green Energy Push
Venfor Inc. has proposed a new wind farm project in Adelaide Metcalfe township, aligning with Ontario's push for renewable energy. Peter Bud...
Oct 01, 2024