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Buses cancelled, some schools closed due to snow
All school buses were cancelled in the region for both the Thames Valley District School Board and the London District Catholic School Board on Wednesday morning, Jan. 7 due to the snowy weather conditions. Schools closed in the Aylmer Express coverage area included Assumption Catholic Elementary School in Aylmer, New Sarum Public School, Port Stanley…
Read MoreBayham recount decision postponed
A decision on whether or not a recount will be conducted in the Oct. 27 Bayham election was postponed until a hearing can be held on Monday, Feb. 2 at the Elgin County Courthouse in St. Thomas. A judge decided there wasn’t enough time on the docket during the Monday, Jan. 5 date originally set…
Read MoreNew Year’s at the Complex
Skaters took to the ice in one rink at East Elgin Community Complex during a family-style celebration of New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 31. Over 100 families had already arrived at the Complex by 6:30 p.m. for the party, which continued until 9 p.m.
Read MoreSuspicious death in St. Thomas
St. Thomas Police are continuing to investigate the “suspicious death” of a 36-year-old unnamed man who was discovered at a Talbot Street apartment on Thursday, Dec. 25 just before 7 p.m. “At this time, the death is being treated as suspicious,” Staff Sergeant Hank Zehr said. The man was transported to a London hospital where…
Read MoreCare packages to arrive in time for Christmas
Allyson Mantel, left, handed Chris Drenth a box of stuffing while he arranged the rest of the food in his box after Marian Weesjes gave him some canned vegetables during Christmas Care hamper packing at Immanuel Christian School in Aylmer on Tuesday morning, Dec. 23. Once filled by volunteers, the hampers were to be delivered…
Read MoreToy drive another success
Aylmer Optimist Club members Gary Rochus, left, Dave Dohnt, Don Robinson and Graydon Mills were on hand at the clubhouse to help load up vehicles for the delivery of toys to less fortunate children on Tuesday morning, Dec. 23 during one of the last stages of the annual Optimist Christmas Toy Drive. Mr. Dohnt, the…
Read MoreVolunteering for RIDE check
Special Constable Scott Jones, left, and Sergeant Michael Knight were two of four members of Aylmer Police Association who volunteered their time to conduct RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) checks in town, in this case on John Street South, Friday night, Dec. 19. They distributed candy canes to those who passed through the check.
Read MoreHoliday spirit at Port Burwell PS
Kindergarteners Gabriella Paton, left, Harry Leeds, Brianna Redekop and Joziah Martens drummed out a holiday song during a rehearsal for a Christmas concert at Port Burwell Public School, Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Read MoreSanta visits Aylmer Old Town Hall Library
Santa Claus visited Aylmer Old Town Hall Library on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 18 and read Christmas stories to the gathered children, heard their gift wishes and answered any questions they had about his Christmas workload. Here Santa is seen warning the children to make sure they are asleep when he and his reindeer arrive at…
Read MoreParade of the Wooden Soldiers at Sparta PS
Grade 1-2 pupils performed “The Parade of the Wooden Soldiers” during a dress rehearsal for a Christmas concert at Sparta Public School, Tuesday, Dec. 16.
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