Middlesex Prepares for Next-Gen 9-1-1 Rollout by 2027
Written By David Gomez MIDDLESEX COUNTY – As part of an ongoing national modernization effort, Middlesex County Council received an update on July 8 regarding preparations for the rollout of…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Friday, July 4th, 2025: Carol Toetenel 18 pts Laura McCallum 12 pts Paul Giles High Score Cecelia Bury Low Score Tuesday, July 8, 2025: Howard van der Hooft &George Langford…
A Busy and Exciting Season for the Strathroy & District Chamber of Commerce
Written By Donna Pammer, Executive Director, Strathroy & District Chamber of Commerce It has been a busy and exciting quarter for the Strathroy & District Chamber of Commerce, and we’re…
Travel to Sarnia
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Less than an hour from our reader base, Sarnia has a lot to offer if you like to spend some time walking along water…
Seniors Don’t Loose it, Use it
Written By Alan Good Are you suffering from what is termed, “disuse atrophy’? You want to do more but your body says, “No!” You have sat, or lain, so long…
Pride Flag Raised in Strathroy as Community Celebrates Inclusion
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY — Under a bright July 5th sky, members of the Strathroy-Caradoc community gathered on the steps of town hall to raise…
Remembering our Ancestors at Simpson Cemetery
Written By Brian Huis Cemeteries can serve as public parks, providing green spaces and a sense of place as well as cultural and historical context for local communities. Many graveyards,…
Tiktok Table-ready Trend: Cucumber’s benefits
Written By Miranda Regalado Sometimes you want to eat an entire cucumber; let me show you the way to do it.” It is truly astonishing to see the impact social…
The Emotion Leveller: Serialized Fiction Part 3 of 8
Written By Brad Harness It was a few weeks later that Lila Jenkins, the behavioural therapist, returned to Jackdaw, a small mining and lumber town in the hills of eastern…
Interesting facts about….Greenland
Written By John Bradley The Greenlanders call their own country Inuit Nunaat or Kalaallit Nunaat, meaning Land of the People or Land of the Greenlanders, respectively. Greenland is a vast…
No Fire Brigade to Save Komoka Mill
Written By Alice Gibb When Mrs. S.J. Scoyns of Komoka spotted a glow through her front window at 5 a.m. on a winter’s morning in 1947, she could guess the…
Police Reports July 23, 2025
SINGLE VEHICLE COLLISION LEADS TO POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY CHARGESLUCAN BIDDULPH - Single vehicle collision into hydro pole leads to multiple charges. On July 6, 2025, at 3:56 p.m., members…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Exploring The Great Outdoors A Summer Ritual
Written By Jeffrey Reed Well before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Canadians had embraced staycations and nearcations as the new norms. A continuing poor economy meant extravagant trips abroad were out,…
Mount Brydges Horseshoe League Invites Players to Pitch In
Written By Jan Sims MOUNT BRYDGES - If the shoe fits - throw it. The horseshoe that is. Horseshoes is a sport with roots that go back many years, with…
Should Council Approve Venfor’s Wind Energy Project?
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX – A recent presentation by Venfor Inc. proposing the construction of 17 wind turbines within the municipality has ignited a…
Mud Creek Bluegrass Festival Hits a High Note in Parkhill
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – The second annual Mud Creek Bluegrass Festival, held July 10–13 at Ken Vernon Park in Parkhill, brought together more than 400 attendees for…
Council Awards New Animal Control Contract and Approves LED Video Board at Gemini Sportsplex
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - Council addressed two key community matters during its regular meeting on July 7: the awarding of a new animal control…
Infrastructure, AI Policy, and Fire Governance Shape July Council Agenda
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – At the July 8 Council meeting, a significant portion of discussion focused on the approval of a pre-servicing agreement for the Timber Ridge…
Glendon Drive Project Could Add Hundreds of New Homes to Middlesex Centre
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Plans for a large-scale development along Glendon Dr. in Middlesex Centre went before municipal council at its July 16th meeting, with barely a…
Road Closures and Detours as Resurfacing Gets Started
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Call it a sign of the season; “Road Closed Ahead”. Summer road resurfacing got underway in Middlesex Centre this week. Work is expected…
Andrew Campbell Appointed to Fill Council Vacancy
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE – Andrew Campbell has been appointed by council to fill the seat left vacant by former councillor Arend Noordhof, who…
Echoes of a Summer Tragedy
Written By David Gomez There are moments when happiness arrives in an instant—when the laughter of a family or the warmth of the sun fills us with joy. But there…
Street Art Shines at Lucan’s Summer Fest Celebration
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – Residents and visitors gathered at the Community Memorial Centre on Saturday, July 19th for the annual SummerFest, a day-long event celebrating community life…
Community spirit and Scottish magic merge during Glencoe’s Tartan Days
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter GLENCOE – On Saturday, July 19, downtown Glencoe transformed into a vibrant celebration of heritage, history, and mystical charm as part of…
Ilderton Arena Receives Funding Boost for Major Renovation
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - A major upgrade to the Ilderton Arena has received a $1 million dollar boost from the Province of Ontario. Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MPP Steve Pinsonneault was…
Delivering Results and Staying Connected Across Lambton-Kent-Middlesex
Written By MPP Steve Pinsonneault It’s hard to believe how quickly the months have flown by since I was re-elected as your Member of Provincial Parliament for Lambton—Kent—Middlesex. I want…
Travel to Port Dover for Canada Day
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Travel with us back to Port Dover, on the north shore of Lake Erie, to participate in a Canada Day event. Just fresh off…
Know Yourself, Know Your Support
Written By Alan Good My father-in-law once told me of advice he had taken from a dentist regarding a non-dental issue and another time he came back from a family…
Homicide Investigation Underway Following Fatal Stabbing in Strathroy
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY — A homicide investigation is ongoing after a 27-year-old man was fatally stabbed on Ashby Crescent in Strathroy during the late…