Lucan Comes Together to Support Ben Oliver
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – Seventeen-year-old Ben Oliver had planned to start college this fall and work toward university next year. Instead, he is facing months of cancer treatment,…
Bulldogs and Irish Play a 0-Score Game
Written By Alan Good SPORTS - A Saturday October 24th game commenced with the Lucan Irish hosting the Mount Brydges Bulldogs, bringing action to a game full of penalties. The…
Middlemiss – One Hundred and Fifty Years, Part I: The Birth of a Hamlet, No Bells, No Swinging and Swaying, No Whistle
Written By JoAnn Galbraith and Marilyn McCallum Researching the Hamlet of Middlemiss sources for information was from hand-me-down stories from the descendants of the early pioneers and three area newspapers.…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Tuesday, October 6, 2026: Chris VanStrien 18 pts Cecelia Bury 12 pts Margaret Field High score Eleanor Cook Low score Friday, October 9, 2026:Chris Van Strien& Lois McDonald 24 pts…
A Message From Your MPP
Written By Steve PinsonneaultM.P.P. – Lambton—Kent—Middlesex Lambton–Kent–Middlesex such a great place to live, work and raise a family. Our government continues to invest in the infrastructure and services that support…
Middlesex County Approves New Community Safety Plan
Written By David Gomez MIDDLESEX COUNTY – Housing insecurity, mental health challenges and limited access to services are among the issues Middlesex County hopes to address through an updated Community…
Veterans Crosswalk Planned Ahead of Remembrance Day
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY – A commemorative Veterans Crosswalk is expected to be installed on James Street before Remembrance Day after Strathroy-Caradoc Council approved $3,000 in funding during its…
Komoka Townhouse Plans Move Ahead Following Revisions
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - Plans to build a townhouse development in Komoka, that sparked criticism from neighbours, are on step closer to becoming a reality. Middlesex Centre council…
How Do You Feel?
Written By Alan Good Last time we asked the question: What do you believe? Have you the faith, the understanding, to be more than what others think of you (or…
Travel to Manitoulin Island
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Continuing our journey in Ontario’s north, after a stay at Sturgeon Bay and then Kiosk in north Algonquin Park, we traveled to the largest…
Honouring Fallen Service Members, Respecting Peace
In Canada, November 11 marks Remembrance Day. On this day, the government, veterans, organizations and the public pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of…
A Remembrance Day Message From Your MPP
Written By Steve PinsonneaultM.P.P. – Lambton—Kent—Middlesex On Remembrance Day, we pause to honour the brave Canadians who served our country and those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of…
A Remembrance Day Message From Your MP
Written By Lianne Rood,M.P. – Middlesex—Lambton The freedoms that Canadians experience daily, came at a price.November 11th is the day we stop and thank those who put on a Canadian…
Cemetery Sleuthing with “Find A Grave”
Written By Ken Beecroft I will point out right from the start that I have no official capacity with the Find A Grave organization, and I am strictly a volunteer…
When Everything Changed:Serialized Fiction Part 5 of 8
Written By Brad Harness “Yes, that’s right, Georgie. Greenwich, England is where the world begins and ends. That’s London. London - which is the global financial capital. Greenwich is the…
The Colour Green
Written By Mary Nunn, Strathroy Working Artist, Educator & Mentor Green is a secondary colour mixed from two primaries, Blue and Yellow. There are naturally occurring green pigments: In paints,…
Golden Memories of Halloween
Written By John Caverhill ‘Black and gold,black and gold,Black and gold tonight!Yellow pumpkins,yellow moon,Yellow candlelight.’ When I was a young kid, Hallowe’en was one of the most exciting days in…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Future Of Women’s Professional Sports Looks Bright
Written By Jeffrey Reed Here in Middlesex County, we are blessed to have a thriving community of athletics for females of all ages. From Bluewater Hawks girls hockey to Strathroy-Caradoc’s…
Komoka Kings Face Tough Night Against Elmira Sugar Kings
Written By Jan Sims SPORTS - It was a battle of the Kings at the Komoka Wellness Centre on Saturday October 24th, as the Komoka Kings took on the Elmira…
Proposed 10-Unit Development Raises Concerns in Kilworth
Written By Jan Sims KILWORTH - A proposed housing development on Elmhurst St. in Kilworth is in the early stages, but concern is being voiced about the size of the…
Glencoe Operations Centre Expansion Among Council Approvals
Written By David Gomez SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - A new lunchroom, office and washrooms are among the improvements planned for the Glencoe Operations Centre after council approved a $431,700 construction contract…
Parkhill Artisans Collective Marks 10th Anniversary
Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL – The Parkhill Artisans Collective celebrated its 10th anniversary on October 16 to 18 with artist demonstrations, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a bake sale and a…
Grantham Re-elected as Strathroy-Caradoc Mayor
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY – Habemus mayor! Following a challenging election campaign, Colin Grantham has secured another four years as mayor of Strathroy-Caradoc, receiving nearly twice as many votes…
Study Examines Feasibility of Second Ice Pad in Lucan
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – Anand Desai, principal planner and partner at Monteith Brown Planning Consultants, and Alison Hannay of Cornerstone Architecture presented a study at the latest Lucan…
Council Makes Fire Board Changes, Reviews Upcoming Projects
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – Council voted to dissolve the Lucan Biddulph Fire Area Board at its latest meeting on October 13. The Lucan fire station’s finances will…
Green Bin Program Moves Forward Amid Residents’ Concerns
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Some residents of Middlesex Centre are seeing red over the implementation of a new green bin program and the fact that it means…
Community Tree Program Helps Replace Aging Roadside Trees
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Residents of Middlesex Centre can once again take advantage of a special low-cost program to plant trees on their properties.The Poplar Hill Lions…
Municipality Considers New Measures for Winter Road Safety
Written By David Gomez ADELAIDE METCALFE - Five transport trucks jackknifed near Kerwood Road in January. Weeks later, another winter storm left secondary roads clogged with stranded vehicles, creating dangerous…
Community Support Shines as Kindness Walk Reaches Ailsa Craig
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – Walkers arrived at Craigwiel Gardens on October 25 for the final stage of Walk the Kindness Way, a fundraiser held on separate days…
Scottish Trio Ends North American Journey in Melbourne
Written By Olena Riznyk MELBOURNE – Scottish Celtic folk trio Skyrie brought its North American tour to a close with a performance at Arrowwood Farm on October 15, sharing a…