Travel to Southampton
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Some of our past trips reported here have been rather short in length, so perhaps a longer drive, one taking up a day, is…
When to ConsiderAssisted Living
Written By Saverio Manzo, Director, Country Manor Estates As one ages, often the basics of day to day living may become difficult, but at what point should once consider a…
Strathroy’s 45th Hometown Festival:A Legacy of Celebration
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY - As the Strathroy Hometown Festival gears up for another exciting weekend from June 14-16, 2024, at Alexandra Park, Shari Terwilligar, the Festival Chair and…
What is CEMCA?
Written By Carol Small, Middlesex Centre Archives The Committee To Establish A Middlesex County Archives (CEMCA) exists because there is no County Archives in Middlesex County. CEMCA’s membership involves Historical…
The Science of Celery Juice: Sipping on Health
Written By Miranda Regalado When we talk about food, healthy food anyway, it is astonishing the amount of bioactive compounds that have shown the ability to help us deal with,…
Bobby Jackson: Serialized Fiction Part 2 of 8
Written By Brad Harness Francine sat prettily next to her boyfriend, Henri. She wore a summery dress with a floral print design. I didn’t know how old she was, but…
PAUSE FOR THOUGHT: Interesting facts about…Tea
Written By John Bradley According to Fortnum and Mason, low-quality china cups would crack when hot tea was poured in them, so putting the milk in first meant your cups…
ASK Alice HISTORY: Sisters Instrumental in Organizing Birr Women’s Institute Part 2/3
Written By Alice Gibb Although the first Women’s Institute group in Ontario was organized at Stony Creek in 1897, the women of Middlesex County were more cautious in leaping on…
Police Files
HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Police are investigating a homicide after an individual was located deceased at a residence in Middlesex Centre. On May 27, 2024, at…
County Council OKs Strathmere Lodge Roof Retrofit
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - County Council recently green-lighted a comprehensive plan for the rehabilitation of Strathmere Lodge’s roof during their May 28 council…
Middlesex Junior Farmer’s Farmers’ NightOut was a Huge Success!
Written By Christena Jenkins-Giffen ILDERTON - The Middlesex Junior Farmers held our 3rd Annual Farmers’ Night Out Fundraiser on April 20th in Ilderton. Farmers’ Night out is a great time…
SHEEP PRICES FOR WEEK OF 4 OF JUNE 2024:
Head $/cwt Lambs 7,991 Under 50 lbs. 521 353.16 50 - 64 lbs. 876 329.89 65 - 79 lbs. 2,072 342.86 80 - 94 lbs. 2,293 381.56 95 - 109…
PORK PRICES TOTALS FROM WEEK OF JUNE 8 2024:
CME Constructed(US$/cwt DW) $91.89 Exchange Rate(C$/US$) 1.36876 100% Formula Price(C$/ckg DW) $227.71 National Direct Closing(US$/cwt DW) $87.81 USDA Wholesale Pork Price(US$/cwt) $100.82 Quebec Average(C$/ckg DW) $218.29 Quebec Daily Hog Volume138,489…
GRAINS TRENDS Market Trends May & June 2024:
CORN: Like all of our grain markets the corn market has had a large contingent of non-commercial players being short in the market over the last several months and it…
CATTLE PRICES For week of June 6 2024
Fed steers and heifers sold through auction markets this week at 483 head, were down 451 head from the previous week and 65 head smaller than the same time last…
Committee for Road and Bridge Assumption Study
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - Council has established an ad hoc committee to oversee the upcoming County Road and Bridge Assumption Study, set to…
Little road trip: The Haunts of Peter McArthur
SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Bring Dad and Grandpa out on June 16, from 1:30-5:00 p.m., for a trip down our local literary path and get to know Peter McArthur. Who was…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Friday , May 17, 2024: Tuesday, May 21, 2024: Friday , May 24, 2024: Tuesday , May 28, 2024: Friday , May 31, 2024: Tuesday , June 4, 2024: We…
Council Advances Key Drainage Projects
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - During the May 22 council meeting, three significant drainage projects were discussed, reflecting the community’s ongoing concerns about effective…
Mabel McEwen turned 104on May 25th!
AILSA CRAIG - Mabel was born and raised in McGillivray Township. She married George McEwen in 1942. He was a farmer who later joined the air force. This meant moving…
Community Development and Infrastructure Priorities Discussed
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – During the June 5 council meeting, a myriad of infrastructure projects and community development initiatives were on the agenda. Reports from engineering firms…
Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Hosts Medical Students for Discovery Week
Written By Olena Riznyk STRATHROY - Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital (SMGH) welcomed medical students from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry during Discovery Week 2024 from May 27 to…
Middlesex Federation of Agriculture Highlights Local Farming Challenges
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – During the council meeting on June 4, the Middlesex Federation of Agriculture (MFA) presented their annual update, shedding light on the state of…
2024 Robert Crawford Community Service Award
MIDDLESEX CENTRE - MCA is proud to share the news that our very own Carol Small, Past Chair and Current Volunteer is the recipient of this year’s Robert Crawford Community…
Medway High School Marks 75 Years with Grand Reunion
Written By Jan Sims ARVA - It was a day to reconnect with old friends and teachers as well as celebrate high school days gone by in Arva, as Medway…
Future of Coldstream Dam Debated at Council Meeting
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - The future of the Coldstream Dam was up for discussion at the June 5th meeting of Middlesex Centre Council. Representatives from the St.…
Council Meeting Discusses Building Activity and Budget Performance
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - During the last council meeting on May 21, discussions were held concerning both the township’s first quarter building activity…
From Peru to Canada: Vacation Insights into My Past and Present
Written By David Gomez It is sometimes difficult to live in a place so far from where you were born or raised. It’s even harder to come back for a…
Lucan’s Langford Lumber Hosts Grand Reopening to Honor Community Ties
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LUCAN - Langford Lumber, a cornerstone of the Lucan community, is gearing up for a grand reopening slated for June 20-22. The…
Township Approves Sidewalk Upgrades to Enhance Safety and Walkability
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - Council approved, during their meeting on June 3, substantial sidewalk upgrades across the community, highlighting a proactive approach towards improving…