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Officials in Ingersoll are launching a plan to revitalize this Oxford County community’s downtown district as they aim to draw in more businesses and visitors. Brian Williams reports: tinyurl.com/yd5unsyx #swont

Longer wait times at LHSC's two London emergency departments are prompting patients to go to smaller nearby hospitals for treatment. Local Journalism Initiative Journalisme Local's Brian Williams reports: tinyurl.com/459ascpp #ldnont #swont

A drunk driver who crashed onto a St. Thomas downtown sidewalk, killing an 11-year-old boy and injuring several others, has been sentenced to six years in prison. Brian Williams reports: tinyurl.com/y5ub9ch8 #sttont

A criminal profiler says he sees clues in the rash of rural fires across a Southwestern Ontario community that's raised citizen concerns a serial arsonist may be on the loose. Local Journalism Initiative Journalisme Local's Brian Williams reports: tinyurl.com/55358kfs #swont

Peavey Industries LP announced earlier this week it is closing its Peavey Mart stores nationwide. The company’s sudden announcement begs the question: What is happening in the farm retail sector across the country? Brian Williams reports: tinyurl.com/pchh3njn #swont

With approved plans for a massive new subdivision in Thamesford, Queen’s Park is shelling out $23.5 million for a new elementary school in a village primed for exponential growth. Local Journalism Initiative Journalisme Local's Brian Williams reports: tinyurl.com/5bakjntx #swont

If you find judges or lawyers at the Court House, they likely won’t be sporting robes or business attire. After all, this is St. Thomas’s newest pickleball facility, not the Elgin County Courthouse. Brian Williams reports: tinyurl.com/yc784vmh #sttont

Vegetable processor Nortera unveiled a $25M expansion of its Strathroy warehouse – the same day Donald Trump had pledged to slap 25% tariffs on all Canadian goods, before granting a 30-day postponement. Local Journalism Initiative Journalisme Local's Brian Williams has more: tinyurl.com/vtb7f5ct #swont

Public health officials at the epicentre of Ontario's measles outbreak near London have flagged four new exposure sites. Brian Williams has more: tinyurl.com/yc86b6aw #swont

Local public-health officials at the centre of a measles outbreak are expanding first-dose vaccination eligibility to help protect infants from the highly infectious disease. Local Journalism Initiative Journalisme Local's Brian Williams reports: tinyurl.com/56eedkdw #swont

A partnership between the city of St. Thomas and Indwell is transforming the former Balaclava Street elementary school. Local Journalism Initiative Journalisme Local's Brian Williams reports: tinyurl.com/2zktedve #sttont #swont

Like many Southwestern Ontario cities, Woodstock’s once-bustling downtown struggled in the early part of this century. But an ambitious streetscape project reflects the current council's belief in the core's potential. Brian Williams has more: tinyurl.com/4at5y6bu #swont

Despite Woodstock politicians rejecting a proposed 254-home subdivision citing density concerns, Oxford County council has pushed the development forward. Brian Williams reports: tinyurl.com/4brtz328 #swont

Deb Tait wanted to run for the federal Conservatives. Now, she doesn't even want to vote for them. Brian Williams reports from Oxford County: tinyurl.com/ycy3b7ph #swont #cdnpoli

With summer around the corner and more people heading outdoors, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority officials are warning the public to be wary of an invasive plant that poses serious health risks. Local Journalism Initiative Journalisme Local's Brian Williams has more: tinyurl.com/5n959ntu #ldnont

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All across Ontario, there are quarries and sand and gravel pits that were dug out, used up and then rehabilitated in remarkable fashion. Local Journalism Initiative Journalisme Local's Brian Williams reports: tinyurl.com/3ur2xv9k #ldnont #swont

Dave Hall was instrumental in bringing the increasingly popular sport to The Railway City. Brian Williams shares his story: tinyurl.com/4nzkmm4d #sttont #HowCanadaWins

A deteriorating St. Thomas railway crossing that has drawn complaints from drivers and prompted the city’s mayor to recently deflect blame is now scheduled for repairs. Local Journalism Initiative Journalisme Local's Brian Williams reports: tinyurl.com/44mhvc37 #sttont

Police chiefs from two London-area municipalities sat down with a newly elected local Conservative MP to discuss public safety, with a focus on bail reform. Local Journalism Initiative Journalisme Local's Brian Williams reports: tinyurl.com/mp8pe8nr #sttont #swont