Travel Locally to See the Town Lights
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Putting on a good front for Christmas is a task that may challenge some shop owners. Being festive, attracting the eye to the store,…
Community, Charity, and Charcoal: North Middlesex Plans Exciting BBQ Showdown
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – During the November 20 council meeting, Nick Ince, co-owner of The Bog Line Smoke Show, presented a new upcoming event to council, set…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Friday, November 8, 2024: Laura McCallum 18 pts Chris Van Strien 12 pts Carol Toetenal High score Carolann Huston Low score Tuesday, November 12, 2024: Gary Douglas 24 pts Ronald…
County Moves Ahead with Transit System Review
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - During the November 12 council meeting, it was announced that Middlesex County has received preliminary approval for up to…
Seniors We are What We Eat
Written By Alan Good The population is growing—older. Recent statistics show that seniors will soon account for over 21% of the population. In general, health care and other senior needs…
Junior C Hockey Summary
Written By Alan Good SPORTS - The Lucan Irish Junior C team played several games in the past two weeks. November 16 & 17 were at home as they first…
Encounters with Nature: The Enchanting Owl Prowl Experience
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter EXETER - On Friday, November 15, I had the chance to experience the eagerly awaited Owl Prowl at the Morrison Dam Conservation…
Trial By Fire, 1915
Written By Reverend Enos Montour Sunday, May 16th, 1915, dawned a beautiful pre-summer day. It was the second year of the First Great War. But to the native children, Loyalist…
Spirulina, From The Pond to The Stars
Written By Miranda Regalado In this column we are not strangers of speaking about nutrition, minerals and health benefits, but now we take a new direction by bringing the discussion…
Borys Nadiya: Serialized Fiction Part 4 of 8
Written By Brad Harness The train from Lviv left in the morning and Borys Nadiya was on it. He had all his luggage and sat in an ultramodern train car…
Pause For Thought: Interesting facts about…The Grey Cup
Written By John Bradley 8: The number of Grey Cups won by the Calgary Stampeders since the team’s inception in 1945. 18: The number of Grey Cups won by the…
Ask Alice: Ed Innes Last Local Harnessmaker
Written By Alice Gibb One tradesman once found in most rural Ontario communities hamlets was the harnessmaker. But even in the late 1930s, Edward Innes, 77, of Thorndale, was one…
Police Files: Nov 27, 2024
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN CHARGENORTH MIDDLESEX - Middlesex County OPP charge individual following Intimate partner violence investigation. On November 12, 2024, at 4:28 p.m., members of the Middlesex…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Local Sports Heroes Take Many Forms
Written By Jeffrey Reed During the holiday season, sports fans are flooded with lists – everything from the year’s Top 10 plays to professional athletes on Santa’s naughty list. In…
PORK PRICES TOTALS FROM WEEK OF Nov 18 2024:
CME Constructed(US$/cwt DW) $87.57 Exchange Rate(C$/US$) 1.3991 100% Formula Price(C$/ckg DW) $221.76 National Direct Closing(US$/cwt DW) $83.72 USDA Wholesale Pork Price(US$/cwt) $94.24 Quebec Average(C$/ckg DW) $216.17 Quebec Daily Hog Volume131,214…
SHEEP PRICES FOR WEEK OF Nov 19, 2024
Head $/cwt Lambs 4,359 Under 50 lbs. 126 440.98 50 - 64 lbs. 322 393.13 65 - 79 lbs. 873 349.47 80 - 94 lbs. 1,029 315.81 95 - 109…
Grains Market Trends November and December 2024:
Corn: Compared to soybeans and wheat corn has been a stronger market. At the present time cash basis levels in the United States are surging as American farmers are reluctant…
Cattle Prices For week of November 22 2024
Fed steers and heifers sold through auction markets this week at 411 head, were down 179 head from the previous week but 131 head larger than the same time last…
Parkhill Church Hosts Unique Exhibition of Nativity Scenes from Around the World
Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL – From Friday, November 22 to Sunday, November 24, Grace Bible Chapel in Parkhill hosted a unique and heartwarming event that drew over 300 visitors.…
Temporary Animal Control Measure Passed by Council
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Council has approved an interim measure to ensure continuity in animal control services while preparations for a new contract…
Council Prepares Six-Year Plan for Drinking Water Licence Renewal
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX – Council is progressing toward the renewal of its drinking water works permit and drinking water licence, which are set…
A Message from Your Mayor
Written By Brian Ropp, Mayor of North Middlesex As we near the end of 2024, I want to take a moment to reflect on the year we have shared as…
Ten-Year Road Needs: A Plan for Safer and More Durable Roads
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - The municipality is poised to significantly improve its road infrastructure over the next decade, following the recent presentation of a…
Council Reviews Major Water Rate Study
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – Daryl Abbs, Managing Partner of Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., presented the results of the water and wastewater rate study during the November…
Successful Remembrance Day and Development Focus at Council Meeting
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – The November 19 council meeting began with the mayor highlighting the success of the local Remembrance Day events, offering congratulations to the Lucan…
Komoka Kings Turn the Tables on Siskins in Overtime Showdown
Written By Jan Sims SPORTS - The Komoka Kings won their match against the KW Siskins in dramatic fashion November 16th, winning the game 3-2 in overtime.It looked like the…
New Fees and Higher Rates Set for Middlesex Centre in 2025
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Water rates are going up for residents of Middlesex Centre. At its November 20th meeting, Middlesex Centre council approved proposed rate hikes of…
2025 Grant Program Supports Local Community Events
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - At the November 18 council meeting, the township reviewed and approved funding recommendations for the 2025 Council Grant Program.…
APEC 2024: Economic Cooperation Overshadowed by Peru’s Crisis
Written By David Gomez Representatives and government leaders from 21 countries met in my hometown, Lima, from November 14 to 16. The important APEC economic forum took place during those…
Craigwood Youth Services Workers Call for Urgent Action Amid Staffing Crisis
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter AILSA CRAIG - A prolonged dispute at Craigwood Youth Services in Ailsa Craig has escalated, with workers and union representatives highlighting deep…