MutualONE Insurance: Celebrating 150 Years Together in Ilderton
In a world that changes faster each year, there is comfort in the steady strength of local connections. This year, the Village of Ilderton celebrates its 150th anniversary, a milestone…
Ilderton Village – Celebrating 150 Years
Written By Beverly Hughes & Carol Small, Middlesex Centre Archives Ilderton began around the intersection of Ilderton and Hyde Park Roads. A store, shoemaker, wagon-maker, and blacksmith had opened by…
Ilderton Prepares to Celebrate 150 Years of Community History
Written By David Gomez ILDERTON - A milestone half a century in the making is set to bring residents, local organizations and visitors together this July as Ilderton marks its…
Is There More to Life than Physical Exercise?
Written By Alan Good Besides physical exercise and a good diet, a well-rounded approach for older adults also includes mental stimulation, social connection, and emotional well-being. These non-physical areas are…
On the Road to Construction
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - “Sign, sign, everywhere a sign!” so sang the 60’s group, Five Man Electrical Band. “Do this, don’t do that.”Tis the season when orange is…
What is a Chamber of Commerce?
Written By Donna Pammer, Executive Director, Strathroy &District Chamber of Commerce You’ve probably seen the decals on the windows: Proud Member of the Strathroy & District Chamber of Commerce .But…
Strathmere Lodge Addresses Inspection Findings
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY - A Ministry of Long-Term Care inspection triggered by a staff abuse investigation has prompted Strathmere Lodge to retrain all employees and implement a series…
Neither Emily nor AI have used up all the em dashes
Written By Krista Carson, The London Writers Society (LWS) At the gym—that silent disco—or in the grocery linewhen you forget the yogurtbut think of all seventeen waysspiders are like stars&…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Soccer Ballet For The Masses
Written By Jeffrey Reed For decades, the global game of football–soccer, as we call it in Canada–had a defining definition and simple necessity: “A boy, a ball and a wall.”…
Council Advances Accessibility Planning for Municipal Election
Written By David Gomez SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - As Southwest Middlesex prepares for the 2026 municipal election, council has approved updates aimed at improving accessibility both within municipal operations and at…
Melbourne Hosts International Tournament
Written By Olena Riznyk MELBOURNE – Ten teams took part in an international softball tournament at the Bear Creek Sports and Entertainment facility on June 13 and 14, bringing several…
Running Event Aims to Showcase Natural Areas
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – On June 17th, Aaron Hendrikx, owner of BackRoads Brews + Shoes, and Daria Koscinski, executive director of the conservation charity Thames Talbot Land…
Parkhill Development Plans Advance
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – During its June 17 meeting, council discussed a range of issues affecting residents, including tree-cutting regulations, housing development, infrastructure projects and municipal policies.A…
Strathroy Celebrates Another Successful Hometown Festival
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY – From midway rides and food trucks to live music and karaoke performances, Alexandra Park was filled with activity as residents gathered for another Strathroy…
Council Moves Forward on Development Plans
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – Housing growth, infrastructure projects and concerns about provincial funding programs were among the topics discussed at the last council meeting on June 16.Mayor…
Sports Complex Proposal Sparks Debate
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - A new privately-funded recreational facility in Middlesex Centre is being proposed for Medway Rd. between Arva and Ballymote.Plans are in the very early…
Council Backs Development Charge Reduction Application
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre has applied to the province for funds to help cut development charges by as much as 50%.At its June 17th meeting,…
County Outlines Strategic Priorities During Council Presentation
Written By David Gomez ADELAIDE METCALFE - A regional update from Middlesex County highlighted a series of initiatives ranging from economic development and transportation to housing, infrastructure and emergency services…
Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, “You’re not from here.” The dismissive refrain I’ve heard too many times to recount. Or: “ You’re one of those spoiled brats from Toronto.” This was my first…
Ailsa Craig Entrepreneur Expands Community Services
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – A few months after opening a gym in Ailsa Craig, Kathy Awad-Willemse is already working on her next project–a licensed child-care centre.For Kathy,…
Komoka Walk Supports Pets and Their Owners
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - Whether it was on two legs or four legs… they walked for a good cause in Komoka on June 13th. People and their pets…
Historic Sites Open Their Doors for North Middlesex Heritage Day
Written By David Gomez NORTH MIDDLESEX - On Friday, June 12, heritage enthusiasts had an opportunity to step back in time as several sites across North Middlesex participated in Heritage…
Diamonds No Longer Rough
Written By John Caverhill Through the mid-1950s many local softball/fastball diamonds were constructed. Being much smaller than hardball diamonds made them much more affordable, especially in rural communities, and graded…
Middlesex Centre, Villages and Hamlets Past and Present Part 3
Written By Carol Small, Middlesex Centre Archives Former Lobo TownshipCommunitiesForgotten Communities Amiens, has had three different locations before it disappeared around 1840, shortly after it was bypassed by a road…
A Message From Caradoc Hearing
For nearly 20 years, Lisa Noble-Smith and Shannon Mitchell have been helping individuals and families throughout Strathroy and surrounding communities reconnect with the people and moments that matter most through…
Fibre Expansion Coming to Lucan
Quadro Communications has announced a major investment in the community of Lucan with the launch of a multi-phase, multi-year fibre internet expansion project that will bring next-generation connectivity to residents…
Southwest Middlesex Renews Municipal Insurance Coverage for 2026-27
Written By David Gomez SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Insurance coverage worth more than $86 million in municipal assets will remain in place for Southwest Middlesex after council approved the renewal of…
Strathroy-Caradoc Approves Green Bin Program for 2027
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY-CARADOC - A new green bin program is expected to arrive in Strathroy-Caradoc in 2027 after council approved a plan to introduce weekly organics collection as…
Hometown Festival Ready to Rock Strathroy
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY – Bigger rides, new vendors and an expanded Sunday program are among the changes awaiting visitors as the Strathroy Hometown Festival prepares to return to…