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Written By David Gomez Last week in Ottawa, Canadian leaders gathered in a powerful show of unity as they prepared to face potential economic threats from the new administration of…
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - The lights have dimmed on another season for what’s become affectionately known as the Griswold Ilderton Christmas display. But the afterglow continues in the…
Written By David Gomez GLENCOE - Ever find yourself craving a coffee that’s a bit out of the ordinary? If you are in Southwest Middlesex or just passing through, The…
Written By Alan Good Recently, I came across a book written by Dr. Becca Levy, a Yale professor and leading expert on the psychology of successful aging. The title is…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Our wheels took us to St. Marys once again—and into a blizzard. We planned to see two venues however the Station Art Gallery was…
Written By Dave Zavitz, Middlesex Centre Archives The second of five children, Anna Shotwell Hampton was born 2 September 1835 in Orchard Park, New York near Buffalo to Asa Hampton…
Written By Miranda Regalado This week, we’re heating things up with a discussion on Capsaicin, the chemical responsible for the spiciness of peppers. Cayenne Pepper famous for being used both…
Written By Brad Harness The newly-formed - and trained - Foreign Legion battalion, dubbed the Swamp Rats, to which Boris Nadiya belonged, rumbled along the backroads of rural southern Ukraine.…
Written By John Bradley The word ‘camel’ comes from the Arabic word, meaning ‘beauty’. Camels are mammals. There are two types of camels, Bactrian Camels, and Dromedary Camels. Dromedary Camels…
Written By Alice Gibb While today we feast on Christmas Day, our ancestors often socialized on New Year’s Day instead. Pioneers happily adopted the New Year’s traditions of French and…
STOLEN VEHICLE FROM RESIDENCE IN LUCANLUCAN BIDDULPH - Middlesex County OPP investigating a stolen vehicle from Lucan. On December 16, 2024, at 7:45 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario…
Written By Jeffrey Reed LondonOntarioGolf.com, the Voice of Golf in Southwestern Ontario, announces that long-time Sunningdale Golf and Country Club pro Jason Wyatt is the winner of the 2025 LondonOntarioGolf.com…
CME Constructed(US$/cwt DW) $83.72 Exchange Rate(C$/US$) 1.4407 100% Formula Price(C$/ckg DW) $218.23 National Direct Closing(US$/cwt DW) $79.64 USDA Wholesale Pork Price(US$/cwt) $90.87 Quebec Average(C$/ckg DW) $220.34 Quebec Daily Hog Volume60,…
Head $/cwt Lambs 2,950 Under 50 lbs. 51 485.52 50 - 64 lbs. 492 492.95 65 - 79 lbs. 412 444.96 80 - 94 lbs. 316 391.35 95 - 109…
Fed steers and heifers sold through auction markets this week at 522 head, were up 77 head from the previous week and 428 head larger than the same time last…
Written By Alan Good SPORTS - As Junior C hockey ramps up for the second half of regular season play, the two northern teams in Middlesex County may be struggling.…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - At the December 16 council meeting, council approved a three-year extension of its contract with a+LINK Architecture Inc., continuing their…
Friday, December 20, 2024: Shirley Gilliland &Lois McDonald 24 pts Carolann Huston 18 pts Laura McCallum 12 pts Paul Giles High score Ronald McDonald Low score Friday, December 27, 2024:…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter GLENCOE - A troubling act of vandalism in Glencoe has sparked serious concern from both the community and local authorities. Last week,…
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – At the last council meeting on December 18, Planner Ashley Sawyer presented a report on the Nairn Trails Subdivision, a proposed development that…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC – During the council meeting held on December 16, council approved the allocation of grants for community events, marking a significant…
LUCAN-BIDDULPH - The Township is pleased to announce the purchase of 269 Main Street, a property adjoining the Lucan Biddulph Community Memorial Centre. This strategic acquisition secures land for potential…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN-BIDDULPH – At the last council meeting, Kathryn Langendyk, Director of Finance/Treasurer, and Tracy Loyens, Deputy Treasurer, presented the 2025 operating budget. The municipality’s projected revenue…
Written By Jan Sims SPORTS - The Komoka Kings began their first homestand of 2025 with a loss to the St. Thomas Stars. The Stars beat the Kings in a…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - It will be months before we’re digging our spring gardens, but it’s not too early to think about what to plant. The Middlesex…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Two separate public meetings will be held this month in Middlesex Centre relating to development.A public meeting will be held January 29th to…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - The Township approved its 2025 budget during a special council meeting on December 23, following a detailed presentation of…
Written By David Gomez During my early school years, there was one boy who always seemed to dominate the playground. He was physically larger and louder than the rest, and…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – The Lucan Library continues to thrive as a vibrant community hub, offering a range of activities for people of all ages. Leigh Robinson, Supervisor…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARVA - In the village of Arva, a new business has taken root, bringing a modern touch to a Victorian building. The…