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Eric Bunnell's People: Choral Connection revives Mozart’s Requiem for April 3 performance

19.03.2026 40

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Eric Bunnell's People: Still Standing in St. Thomas

The hit CBC show's St. Thomas episode will air this Tuesday

12.03.2026 20

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Eric Bunnell's People: Elgin County Heritage Centre offers a 'Jumbo' keepsake

The 36-page, full-colour catalogue of the exhibition also includes some bonus material

26.02.2026 40

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Eric Bunnell's People: The future of the Elgin County Railway Museum

Museum officials are hosting upcoming information sessions to share updates and ideas about the site's future

19.02.2026 20

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Eric Bunnell's People: St. Thomas Music Festival enjoys registration bump

More than 300 competitors expected for the first time in 'a few years'

12.02.2026 8

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Eric Bunnell's People: Vreman makes Lenten series return

Veteran recitalist Gerald Vreman set to perform his first full program since 2023 motorcycle crash

05.02.2026 10

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Eric Bunnell's People: 'Despicable' remarks dishonour Canadian sacrifices

29.01.2026 10

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Eric Bunnell's People: A St. Thomas star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Rachel McAdams was honoured this week in a light-hearted ceremony that featured friends and family

22.01.2026 10

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Eric Bunnell's People: St. Thomas-Elgin Food Bank sets unwelcome record

The local charity hit a record number of 26,278 mouths fed in 2025

15.01.2026 10

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Eric Bunnell's People: Jonny Harris embraces a St. Thomas style

The host of Still Standing revealed a special surprise to St. Thomas residents during his comedy routine

08.01.2026 10

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Eric Bunnell's People: 'Building futures' with Eddie the Elephant

New economic development mascot brings 'plenty of smiles, hugs and high fives.'

18.12.2025 4

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Eric Bunnell's People: Christmas Care grateful for 'amazing community'

12.12.2025 6

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Eric Bunnell's People: Lighting up Port Stanley for Make-A-Wish

Dennis Taylor and Raymie Jewell helped organize a "last Christmas" in August for a terminally ill 11-year-old boy

04.12.2025 10

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Eric Bunnell's People: Christmas panto puts a twist on The Wizard of Oz

The Kettle Creek Players embrace the mayhem and misbehaviour of the British pantomime tradition.

27.11.2025 10

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Eric Bunnell's People: Decking a few St. Thomas halls

13.11.2025 10

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Eric Bunnell's People: Another year of Christmas Care and community

06.11.2025 8

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Eric Bunnell's People: Brewing up support for new St. Thomas animal shelter

Sales from Railway City's new seasonal brew, Ruff Day, will support the new facility

30.10.2025 9

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Eric Bunnell's People: Latest chapter in St. Thomas housing boasts 14 storeys

Local dignitaries gather to celebrate the official grand opening of the Highland apartments

23.10.2025 10

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Eric Bunnell's People: 'Thank you for your years of service'

Tributes pour in as Steve Peters announces his retirement from city council

22.10.2025 10

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Eric Bunnell's People: 'Thank you for your years of service'

17.10.2025 10

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Eric Bunnell's People: Elgin County filmmaker could be Elton John's next 'Style Icon'

Donald D’Haene wants to use the contest's prize money to honour his late brother, Erik

09.10.2025 9

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Eric Bunnell's People: Project Tiny Hope welcomes first families

An emotional grand opening for the supporters of the innovative affordable housing project

02.10.2025 10

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Eric Bunnell's People: Still Standing in a resilient St. Thomas

Comedian Jonny Harris draws a record crowd for his Railway City performance

25.09.2025 9

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Eric Bunnell's People: 'To the memory of Jumbo'

Jumbo fans gather to pay tribute to the famous elephant on the 140th anniversary of his death

18.09.2025 10

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Eric Bunnell's People: Celebrating a Jumbo success

Jumbomania, the current hit exhibit at Elgin Heritage Centre, has welcomed hundreds of visitors

11.09.2025 8

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Eric Bunnell's People: Still Standing in St. Thomas

The hit CBC comedy show is making its way to the Railway City in September

21.08.2025 10

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Eric Bunnell's People: Ijeoma Emesowum storms back to Stratford in Ransacking Troy

15.08.2025 10

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Eric Bunnell's People: Rising food costs have big impact on food bank

Six months into 2025 and St. Thomas-Elgin Food Bank is on course to set a record for mouths fed this year.

31.07.2025 10

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Eric Bunnell's People: Farewell to a downtown St. Thomas fixture

After 60 years selling shoes and fashions, Donald Mugford Shoes is set to close at August's end

31.07.2025 9

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Eric Bunnell's People: Rising food costs have big impact on food bank

Six months into 2025 and St. Thomas-Elgin Food Bank is on course to set a record for mouths fed this year.

24.07.2025 10

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Eric Bunnell's People: Young Elgin County dancer ready for the international stage

Gabe Sclafani, 12, is representing Canada at the Dance World Cup in Spain

03.07.2025 10

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Eric Bunnell's People: Pink peony cottage pretty as a picture

It was a lovely day for a visit with Joanne Irons in her lovely garden, where the peonies are in full flower.

26.06.2025 8

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Eric Bunnell's People: A sweet fundraiser with some snap, crackle and pop

Elise Arppe, 11, helped raise money for cystic fibrosis research by baking and selling Rice Krispie squares

12.06.2025 20

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Eric Bunnell's People: A focus on family fun at St. Anne's Community Festival

Once on the brink of cancellation, new volunteers breathe new life in the long-running community event

05.06.2025 10

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Eric Bunnell's People: The tallest building in St. Thomas

The Highlands is expected to be welcoming its very first residents in early August

29.05.2025 20

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Eric Bunnell's People: Back on track after 68 years

A restored Port Stanley Car No. 14 will make the trip from St. Thomas to Port Stanley for the first time in almost seven decades

22.05.2025 10

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Eric Bunnell's People: Public art 'Thriving' in St. Thomas

15.05.2025 10

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Eric Bunnell's People: Sunny skies for market day

The Horton Farmers’ Market returns Saturday for another season

09.05.2025 8

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Eric Bunnell's People: Renewed St. Anne's festival focuses on family fun

A committee of new volunteers has taken the reins of the venerable St. Anne's Community Festival

01.05.2025 10

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Eric Bunnell's People: The True North, Strong and Free

06.03.2025 10

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Eric Bunnell's People: Canadian flags and Family Day

Wasn’t it heartwarming to see more Maple Leaf flags than usual flying Saturday around town, it being Flag Day and the 60th anniversary of the...

20.02.2025 10

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Eric Bunnell's People: Celebrating 60 years of the Maple Leaf

With a U.S. trade war looming, the National Flag Day of Canada is an opportunity to show unity

13.02.2025 10

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Eric Bunnell's People: Art for Animals is the cat's meow

06.02.2025 10

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Eric Bunnell's People: Bringing back the Columbia Block

30.01.2025 10

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Eric Bunnell's People: Picture perfect exhibit at the Elgin County Heritage Centre

New display pairs historical images and artifacts from Elgin County's past

23.01.2025 10

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Eric Bunnell's People: Coronation medals celebrate community

More than two-dozen residents recognized for their volunteerism and other contributions

16.01.2025 20

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