Middlesex County Moves Forward with Glendon Drive Roundabout Project
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - At the January 14 Middlesex County council meeting, County Engineer Chris Traini provided an update on the Glendon Drive…
Local Hockey Updates
Written By Alan Good SPORTS - Junior C hockey continues to play out as the Lucan Irish and North Middlesex Stars met twice last weekend. On Saturday January 11, Lucan…
Hockey Day in Ilderton: A Celebration of Community and Sport
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - The puck dropped on Hockey Day in Ilderton Saturday January 18th. It’s an annual event that has been running since 2016. “It was inspired…
Seniors How Do You See Yourself, and Others
Written By Alan Good I was solving a crossword when I came across this car ad, entitled, “Why the … Is a Top Choice for Senior Drivers in 2025”. The…
Travel to Museum London
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - A short drive (depending on where you live) will take you to downtown London and the Forks of the Thames where Museum London awaits…
The Legacy of Josiah Henson: A Freedom Seeker Who Changed History
Written By Chip Martin The operator of the ferry that had just carried passengers across the Niagara River to the landing at Fort Erie from Buffalo that October 28, 1830…
Go Nuts!: The NUTritional Staple in Your Pantry
Written By Miranda Regalado When people talk about nutritious snacks, nuts are high up on that list. You can enjoy them whether you are following a keto diet, are vegan,…
Borys Nadiya: Serialized Fiction Part 8 of 8
Written By Brad Harness The Foreign Legionnaires advanced carefully, some running forward to new cover while comrades maintained covering fire from behind. That was enough to keep down the heads…
Pause For Thought: Interesting facts about…The Super Bowl
Written By John Bradley Super Bowl rematches have happened nine times, including this year! We’ve seen more than one game between the Cowboys and Steelers, 49ers and Bengals, Eagles and…
Francistown Teacher Mysteriously Vanishes
Written By Alice Gibb Long before the town of Exeter appeared on maps, another Huron County settlement sprang up where Stephen, Hay and Usborne townships meet. The hamlet was called…
Police Files, January 22, 2025 Edition
TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO IMPAIRED CHARGESTRATHROY-CARADOC - Driver facing Impaired driving charge after traffic stop. On January 11, 2025, at 5:06 p.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Courage Award Winner Lauzon Inspires Us All
Written By Jeffrey Reed LondonOntarioSports.com has named Special Olympics golf and floor hockey champion Chris Lauzon of London the winner of the 10th annual Jeffrey Reed Courage Award for 2025.In…
Grains Trends Market Trends For January & February 2025
Corn: With the apparent bounce in corn prices of the last two weeks it would seem realistic that we’d see a bounce in 2025 corn acres versus soybeans in the…
Cattle Prices For week of Jan 17, 2025
Fed steers and heifers sold through auction markets this week at 589 head, were up 91 head from the previous week and 337 head larger than the same time last…
SHEEP PRICES FOR WEEK OF Jan 14, 2024
Head $/cwt Lambs 3,498 Under 50 lbs. 134 467.93 50 - 64 lbs. 319 447.79 65 - 79 lbs. 632 425.32 80 - 94 lbs. 997 335.75 95 - 109…
PORK PRICES TOTALS FROM WEEK OF Jan 17 2025:
CME Constructed(US$/cwt DW) $81.15 Exchange Rate(C$/US$) 1.43878 100% Formula Price(C$/ckg DW) $211.20 National Direct Closing(US$/cwt DW) $79.65 USDA Wholesale Pork Price(US$/cwt) $90.45 Quebec Average(C$/ckg DW) $208.33 Quebec Daily Hog Volume134,…
The Benefits of Staging a Home for Resale: Why It’s Worth the Effort
When it comes to selling a home, first impressions are everything. In today’s competitive real estate market, staging a home can be the game-changer that sets your property apart from…
YMCA Proposes Glencoe Day Camp to Benefit Local Families
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter GLENCOE - The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario has proposed establishing a summer day camp in Glencoe, aimed at providing safe and enriching…
Community Centre Renovation to Increase Childcare Spaces
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – During the January 8 council meeting, CAO Carolyn Tripp presented the Childcare Renovation Project Update to council on behalf of Brandon Drew, Director…
A New Home in Strathroy: Ukrainian Community Thrives Through Fellowship and Fun
Written By Olena Riznyk STRATHROY - Over the past almost three years, a vibrant and growing community has formed in Strathroy, bringing together Ukrainians and Canadians alike. The Strathroy Ukrainian…
Annual OPP Report Outlines Traffic Challenges and Crime Reduction
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – Inspector Ross Stuart, Detachment Coordinator for the Middlesex Detachment, and Detective Sergeant Adam Seltzer presented the Annual Report of the Ontario Provincial Police…
Council Session Spotlights Local Heroes and Strategic Growth Initiatives
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – During the January 7 council meeting, the Mayor’s Honour Roll 2025 was introduced, with the mayor taking time to personally recognize several individuals…
No More Stag and Doe Events at Local Community Centres
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre is saying we don’t to stag and doe rentals at municipality-owned community centres. From now on, the venues won’t be available…
Infrastructure and Transportation Plans Aim to Shape the Next Two Decades
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre will be looking well beyond the new year, as two key documents take shape in the municipality: the Transportation Master Plan…
Township Approves Tender for Toohill Drain Reconstruction
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council has approved a bid for the reconstruction of the Toohill Drain following the tender process completed in late…
Council Launches 2025 Community Improvement Plan
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council approved the 2025 Community Improvement Plan (CIP) during its January 13 meeting, incorporating revisions aimed at increasing participation…
Letters to the Editor: Biosolids are the solution, not the problem
Over the last several months, some community groups have questioned the safety and efficacy of biosolids being applied to farmland. The Ontario Biosolids Council – drawn from organizations representing the…