Birr-Area Student Earns Top Honours in Optimist Public Speaking Contest
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Words of wisdom from a young mind helped propel a Middlesex Centre teen to the winners circle in oratorical competition sponsored by the…
Churches of Middlesex Centre(Part III)
Written By Carol Small, Middlesex Centre Archives Many of those churches that have remained open have a long history. Most went through transformations from log, to frame to brick, with…
Kimchi: Korea’s Secret to Longevity and Health
Written By Miranda Regalado It is no secret that the world has been taken over by the K-pop lifestyle. The Korean influence on music, beauty, and fashion is undeniable, but…
The Emotion Leveller: Serialized Fiction Part 4 of 8
Written By Brad Harness Annie decided she’d do what had worked most of her life with troublemakers: She’d stare them down. It usually worked, she thought.Lila Jenkins watched as the…
Interesting facts about….Strikes
Written By John Bradley Nearly 30% of Canadian workers belong to unions, including nurses, teachers, journalists and professional athletes, as well as the more traditionally unionized occupations like retail store…
London Township Cat a Dedicated Radio Listener
Written By Alice Gibb Most cats gain their time in the limelight by being rescued from a tree or else from traveling long distances following a move. But in 1937,…
Police Files: Aug 13, 2025
THEFT COMPLAINT LEADS TO CHARGES FOR TWO INDIVIDUALSMIDDLESEX CENTRE - Theft complaint leads to charges for two individuals. On July 19, 2025, at 11:50 p.m., members of the Middlesex County…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Growing Golf No Easy Task
Written By Jeffrey Reed Growing the game of golf is without a doubt a monumental task. Junior golfers represent the future of the game, so it makes sense that the…
165 Years Strong: Parkhill Fair Celebrates Small-Town Pride
Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL – The Parkhill Fair returned August 7–10 for its 165th year, bringing three days of entertainment, community pride, and family fun to North Middlesex. Organized…
Council Defers $65K Lighting Plan, Appoints Engineers for Drain Repairs
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX – Council addressed three infrastructure matters at its July 16 meeting, including the outcome of a resident petition on streetlights…
OPP Report Highlights Crime Trends, Traffic Enforcement, and Community Initiatives
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – At its July 16 meeting, council received the 2024 Middlesex OPP Detachment Board Annual Report, presented as part of a province-wide commitment to…
Burnbrae Farms Breaks Ground on New Egg Grading Facility in Strathroy
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY – On August 7, under clear skies and with shovels in hand, Burnbrae Farms marked the start of construction for its…
Council Reviews Pavilion Renovations, William Street Watermain, and County Road Study
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN-BIDDULPH – At the August 5th meeting, Council considered upgrades to the Lucan Community Memorial Centre pavilion, the replacement of the William Street watermain, the County…
New Policy Aims to Strengthen Arts and Culture in Middlesex Centre
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre has a new Arts & Culture policy. The policy was endorsed at the August 6th council meeting, and will serve as…
Residents Invited to Share Priorities for 2026 Budget
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE – The township is inviting residents to have their say in the 2026 municipal budget. People have until August 18th to complete a survey…
Adelaide Metcalfe Sports Day & BBQ Marks Five Years of Community Spirit
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter KERWOOD – The heart of Kerwood Park came alive on Saturday, July 26, as residents and visitors gathered for the 5th Annual…
We Cannot Remain Blind to Gaza’s Suffering
Written By David Gomez We cannot live with our eyes blindfolded and continue ignoring what is happening in the world. I know this country is among the most peaceful on…
Ailsa Craig Highland Games Bring Scottish Spirit to Life
Written By David Gomez AILSA CRAIG – The sound of bagpipes, the clash of competition, and the hum of community filled the air on Saturday, July 26, as the Ailsa…
Annual Golf Tournament Drives Support for Mental Health Services
Written By Olena Riznyk STRATHROY - More than 140 golfers gathered at Caradoc Sands Golf Club on Friday, July 25 for the third annual Golf Fore Mental Health Tournament. Organized…
