Central Elgin

• Central Elgin reaches $80M deal with St. Thomas over electric vehicle gigafactory lands

  The compensation is over roughly 600 hectares of land annexed from Central Elgin to St. Thomas for an electric vehicle gigafactory.

  Politics

  Apr 19
  
• Ontario police lay a dozen counts in sex assault case spanning 31 years

  OPP say they received a report last month about sexual assaults occurring in Central Elgin and St. Thomas over the span of 31 years.

  Crime

  Nov 3, 2023
  
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• Londoner missing after swim in Lake Erie, search efforts underway: OPP

  An operator of a 25-foot sailboat reported that a passenger, identified as a 64-year-old of London, went missing after going for a swim near Port Stanley, Central Elgin.

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2023
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• Sailboat abandoned after items unloaded into rental van, Ontario police seek answers

  Two unidentified men docked in the channel, unloaded items off the boat into a rented Home Depot-branded van and then left, Elgin County OPP said.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2023
• One driver charged after multi-vehicle crash south of London, Ont. sends three people to hospital

  Three people have been sent to hospital following a serious multi-vehicle collision south of London, Ont. Monday afternoon, say OPP.

  Crime

  Apr 17, 2023
• Cooking identified as possible cause of $1M fire in Aylmer, Ont.

  Fire crews responded to the scene at 50 Talbot St. E., around 8:20 p.m. and arrived to find the building fully involved with heavy smoke and flames.

  Fire

  Mar 21, 2023
• St. Thomas, Ont. man accused of performing indecent act in Elgin conservation area: OPP

  According to investigators, a woman was walking in Spring Water Forest Conservation Area when she observed an individual performing an indecent act.

  Crime

  Sep 9, 2022
• Man sought in assault, attempted truck theft at Central Elgin home: OPP

  In a statement on Tuesday, police said investigators allege an unknown man entered a truck on the property, damaging the ignition and catching the attention of the homeowner.

  Crime

  Sep 6, 2022
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• London, Ont. man charged with impaired driving after double motorcycle collision: OPP

  A London, Ont., man is facing impaired driving charges after a double motorcycle collision in Elgin County on Sunday, according to OPP.

  Crime

  Jun 29, 2022
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• As weather warms, London-area health units issue reminders about Lyme disease risks

  Health officials advise residents wear light-coloured, long-sleeved shirts and pants when going into areas where there may be ticks, along with insect repellent containing DEET.

  Health

  May 5, 2022