Vanished Villages in Western Middlesex
Written By Jenny Grainger Western Middlesex – in fact, all of Southwestern Ontario - was once covered with pioneer villages that faded in the twentieth century. Often, we see reminders…
Paint Ontario 2026: A Celebration of Art by the Lake
Each spring, the lakeside town of Grand Bend comes alive with colour, creativity, and community spirit during Paint Ontario, one of Ontario’s most anticipated visual art events. From May 2…
Residents Learn to Recognize Signs of Human Trafficking
Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL – Human trafficking doesn’t always look like crime–and that’s exactly what makes it dangerous.That was the message shared during a recent community awareness session at…
Me and Flo: A Poet and an Artist Collaborating Across Centuries
Written By Emily De Angelis, The London Writers Society (LWS) I was introduced to the work of Canadian painter Florence Carlyle in 2019 on my first visit to the Woodstock…
Driving Old Casey
Written By John Caverhill It was a late May day in 1948 and I had just turned twelve years old. Dad met me as I got home from school and…
A Message From Prime Shine Auto Spa
We took the time on this spring day to ask a few questions of Prime Shine Auto Spa in Strathroy Why do we need to get your vehicle detailed? It’s…
Middlesex Council Approves Transit Funds, Election Rules & MLPS Updates
Written By David Gomez MIDDLESEX COUNTY - Three administrative decisions ranging from transit funding to election rules and paramedic governance moved forward at Middlesex County council’s April 14 meeting, as…
Strathroy-Caradoc Begins Next Phase of Downtown Revitalization Planning
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY-CARADOC - A $40,000 consultation plan aimed at shaping future downtown revitalization projects in Strathroy and Mount Brydges has been approved, with councillors debating how much…
High-Speed Internet Rollout Connects Thousands Across Rural Ontario
Written By Olena Riznyk RIDGETOWN – Provincial officials gathered at the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown campus on April 9 to mark the completion of a rural high-speed internet expansion supported…
Mudmen Delivers Lively Night of Music at Ye Olde Towne Hall
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – Bagpipes, drums and a busy dance floor filled Ye Olde Towne Hall on April 18 as Mudmen returned to Ailsa Craig for a…
A Message from Lianne Rood, MP Middlesex-London
As your Member of Parliament for Middlesex—London, I hear from our communities every single day about how the rising cost of living is squeezing fixed incomes. Many of you have…
Strategic Planning Turns into Action
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - There was a rosy outlook as Middlesex Centre council got an update on the municipality’s strategic plan at its April 8th council meeting.The…
Move it, Feel it, Stay on Track
Written By Alan Good You’ve no doubt heard the expression, “use it or loose it”. Change that to, “move it or loose it”? What you don’t move—or use—you will loose.…
WWII Commemorations in Normandy and Europe
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - A change from the usual, instead of traveling myself, we visited the Legion in Ailsa Craig on Wednesday April 15, to view two presentations…
Ilderton Duo to Represent Canada at World Junior Mixed Doubles Championship
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - The Ilderton Curling Club will be well represented at the upcoming World Junior Mixed Doubles Championships.Brooklyn Ideson and Owen Henry will represent Canada at…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Exercise Just One Step to Better Health
Written By Jeffrey Reed A new study from Heart & Stroke reveals some alarming yet predictable statistics in terms of overall well-being. According to the report, only about half of…
Rock & Roll Legends Return to Life in Parkhill Fundraiser Concert: Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison tributes take the stage May 23 in Support of the Parkhill Optimist Club
PARKHILL — Music fans are invited to relive the golden age of rock & roll on Saturday, May 23, 2026, when a spectacular tribute concert celebrating Buddy Holly and Roy…
Township Approves Election-Year Rules, Renews Animal Control Deal
Written By David Gomez SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX – Council approved measures tied to the 2026 municipal election process and the renewal of local animal control services during its April 8 meeting.One…
Arctic Photography Exhibit Opens at Ailsa Craig Arts Centre
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – Polar bears, northern tundra and the meeting place of three ecosystems now fill the walls of the Ailsa Craig Arts Centre in a…
Strathroy Raises Parkinson’s Awareness Flag at Town Hall
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY - Rain fell steadily over Strathroy’s Town Hall on April 10, but a small group still gathered to mark Parkinson’s Awareness Month with a flag-raising…
New Housing Vision for Lucan Combines Care, Independence and Community
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – Joy Birch, president of Highview Residence’s, presented plans to redevelop the property at 139 Main St. into a private housing community that would…
Komoka Runner Launches Dog-Walking Fundraiser Ahead of Chicago Marathon
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - A Komoka woman is going to the dogs—quite literally—as she prepares to run a marathon and raise money for a good cause.Tara Kennedy has…
Drainage Contracts, Surplus Transfers and Surface Treatment Approved
Written By David Gomez ADELAIDE METCALFE - Several infrastructure and financial decisions moved forward at council’s April 7 meeting, as councillors approved drainage tenders, reserve transfers tied to a 2025…
Letters to the Editor: New Sign Erected at Southfield Park
Dear Editor,On April 14th, the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc erected a long overdue sign in Southfield Park solving an ongoing mystery—the park’s actual name. I am grateful for the new sign.A…
Families Turn Out for Optimist Club’s Double Event Day in Kerwood
Written By David Gomez KERWOOD - Families from across the area turned out in strong numbers March 28 as the Optimist Club of Kerwood-Adelaide-Metcalfe hosted its annual Hoppy Easter Event…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Tuesday, April 7, 2026: Chris Van Strien 24 pts Frank Roberts & Howard van der Hooft 18 pts Gary Douglas 12 pts Lois McDonald High Score Carolann Huston Low score…
Presentation Examines Legacy of Canada’s Home Children
Written By David Gomez One of the most interesting moments at this year’s Middlesex Centre Archives Heritage Fair in Delaware took place in the community centre lunchroom, where an afternoon…
Heritage Fair Draws Visitors to Celebrate Local History in Delaware
Written By Jan Sims DELAWARE - Everything old is new again, as the Middlesex Centre Archives welcomed new and returning visitors to its annual Heritage Fair. This year’s fair was…
BookFest Showcases Local Literary Talent
MIDDLESEX & LONDON – The London Writers Society (LWS) is hosting its secondannual BookFest on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at St. Anne’s Anglican Church(Byron). This one-day event will bring those…