My Search for Circus Man(Part I)
Written By Donna Costa The death of Jumbo the elephant in an 1885 train accident shocked the world. The story of his tragic demise in St. Thomas, Ontario, is still…
New Processing Facility Brings Jobs and Growth to Parkhill
Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL – Blue Lakes Premium Meats officially opened its new federally inspected beef and lamb processing facility on July 15, becoming the first new federally inspected…
All Aboard for 40 Years of Railway History in Komoka
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - The Komoka Railway Museum recently welcomed everyone “all aboard” to celebrate a milestone. It was 40 years ago, on July 1st 1986 that the…
Community Comes Together for Ilderton’s 150th
Written By David Gomez ILDERTON – Residents filled the streets and fairgrounds on Saturday, July 11, as Ilderton celebrated its 150th anniversary with a day that honoured the community’s past…
Supporting Local, Strengthening Community
Written By Dan Kiekens, Chair, Downtown Strathroy BIA One of the things I appreciate most about Strathroy is how readily people here show up; for local businesses, and for each…
Hidden Gems in Our Own Backyard
How often have you heard someone say “I didn’t know we had that in Mount Brydges”?It’s something we hear all the time. This is one of the reasons the Mount…
The Hidden Superpower of Shopping Local
One very frequent question is how organizations like the Chamber of Commerce work behind the scenes to support our business community. But the truth is, the most powerful advocate for…
Rediscover Your Downtown
Sometimes the best way to spend a Saturday doesn’t involve travelling very far. Whether you’re looking for a great meal, a unique gift, a fresh cup of coffee, or a…
Willey Cemetery Memorial Service to Honour United Empire Loyalist & War of 1812 Veteran
SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX — The Glencoe & District Historical Society will host a special memorial service at Willey Cemetery on Sunday, July 26 at 2 p.m., recognizing two early military veterans…
Middlesex County Connect Announces System-Wide Service Improvements Effective August 17
Press release provided by Middlesex County Middlesex County and the cities of London, Sarnia and St. Thomas are pleased to announce a series of service improvements to Middlesex County Connect…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Tuesday, July 7, 2026: Howard van der Hooft 24 ptsCarol Toetenel 18 pts Carolyn Demers 12 pts Shirley Gilliland& Alva Lovel High score Eleanor Cook Low score Friday, July 10,…
County Advances Melbourne Intersection Safety Discussion
Written By David Gomez MELBOURNE - A discussion about road safety at one of Middlesex County’s busiest rural intersections ended with council agreeing to consider full traffic signals as part…
Can Seniors be Stressed?
Written By Alan Good How is your stress level? Are you irritable mostly, tired a lot, or feel useless? Are headaches, digestive issues, heart palpitations, sleep disturbances, crying or social…
County Expands Child Care Spaces
Written By David Gomez MIDDLESEX - Middlesex County has added nearly 1,000 licensed child care spaces over the past five years, but demand for care continues to outpace availability, particularly…
Southwest Middlesex Moves Ahead with Phased Signage Strategy
Written By David Gomez SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Concerns over cost, durability and duplication shaped Southwest Middlesex council’s discussion of a new wayfinding and community signage strategy on July 15.The plan…
Council Approves Financial, Recreation and Drainage Decisions
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – At its last meeting on July 15, North Middlesex council approved several financial and recreation-related items, considered drainage projects and received a series…
Infrastructure Investments Highlight Council Meeting
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – At its last meeting on July 14, Lucan Biddulph council agreed to ask the Ministry of Transportation to extend the township’s Connecting Link…
Ontario Supporting Rural Economic Development in Lambton-Kent-Middlesex
As part of its plan to protect rural Ontario, the Provincial Government is investing $136,377 to support economic growth and long-term prosperity in Lambton-Kent-Middlesex. The funding is through the Rural…
A Longtime Dream Takes Shape in Ailsa Craig
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – For years, Summer Van Deuren talked about opening a coffee shop. Like many parents, she kept telling herself she would do it when…
Summer Events Help Strengthen Local Communities
Written By Allan Mayhew, Mayor of Southwest Middlesex Summer is one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year in Southwest Middlesex. Across our communities, volunteers, organizations, businesses,…
Interactive Exhibit Brings Strathroy’s History to Life
Written By Olena Riznyk STRATHROY - Visitors can dance, play games, listen to old radio jingles and press buttons as they explore Strathroy’s history at the Museum of Strathroy-Caradoc’s newest…
Tri-County Plant Opens Doors to Public
Written By David Gomez WEST ELGIN — Residents had the opportunity to see firsthand how their drinking water is produced as the Tri-County Water Treatment Plant opened its doors to…
Del-Ko-Brydge Canada Day Parade Brings Communities Together
Written By David Gomez MOUNT BRYDGES – Hundreds of residents lined the streets of Mount Brydges on Canada Day as the Del-Ko-Brydge celebration returned with a full day of community…
Fishing Tradition Returns to Ailsa Craig
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – Around 70 children spent Saturday morning fishing with their families along the Ausable River during the annual Ailsa Craig Lions Family Fishing Day.Hosted…
Why Some North Middlesex Water Bills Are Lower
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – Some residents in North Middlesex have noticed lower water bills this year, even though water and wastewater rates increased at the beginning of…
Forgetfulness: Don’t Forget Fulness
Written By Alan Good It’s said that, as you get older you loose three things; strength, friends…I forget the third. Last weekend I turned fifty—for the twenty-third time. I also…
Travel Home
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - With gas prices reduced somewhat but still high, travel for some may provide a challenge. But to others, respite could be as close as…
Middlesex Centre Villages and Hamlets Part IV
Written By Carol Small, Middlesex Centre Archives Boundary Communities of Lobo and Delaware Townships Kilworth, the oldest community in Middlesex County, straddled both Lobo and Delaware Townships on the Thames…
The Sower of Seeds:Serialized Fiction Part 8/8
Written By Brad Harness Mark and his wife Julie spent two hours racking their brains to come up with a list of three men in town that they knew were…