Ask Alice: CN Freight Train Jack-Knifed Off Track
Written By Alice Gibb The Jack Van Hoorn family was enjoying supper on April 28, 1958, when they were startled by the sounds of a tremendous crash. Two derailed CN…
Ricco Foods Celebrates Expansion with Ribbon Cutting and Community Event
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY - A large crowd gathered in Strathroy on Saturday, September 20, to celebrate the grand opening of Ricco Foods’ new Cash & Carry outlet. The…
Shop Local, Live Local in Middlesex Centre Sept 2025
Municipality of Middlesex Centre Shopping local isn’t just a transaction. It is a meaningful way to invest in Middlesex Centre. Every purchase made from local businesses helps fuel our economy,…
Why Suicide Prevention Needs All of Us
Written By David Gomez When I was in my first year of university, I often moved through life without much thought beyond my own immediate concerns. Like many young people,…
Council Reviews Farm Labour Residence Charges & Fire Standby Fees
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council met on September 15 to review two staff reports that addressed matters with financial implications for both the…
Community Effort Brings Inclusive Swing to Poplar Hill Park
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter POPLAR HILL – On a sunny Sunday morning, September 14, residents of Poplar Hill and surrounding areas gathered at the local park…
Council Debates Traffic Safety & Recycling Access
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – At the last council meeting on September 16, a significant part of the discussion centred on a new Middlesex County policy allowing municipalities…
Council Backs Property Split at One of Township’s Busiest Intersections
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – At the September 17 meeting, councillors approved a request to formally separate the property at the corner of Richmond Street and Saintsbury Line,…
Parkhill’s Past Brought to Life in First-Ever History Walk
Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL – On Friday, September 20, more than 30 people – children with parents, grandparents, and longtime residents – gathered at the North Middlesex Market for…
Local Pride on Display at the Glencoe Fair
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter GLENCOE - The Glencoe Fair returned this past weekend with the familiar mix of livestock shows, homecraft displays, midway rides, and community…
Strathmere Lodge to Undergo Comprehensive Review and Master Plan
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY – Middlesex County councillors have approved a plan to undertake a comprehensive review and master plan for Strathmere Lodge, the county-owned…
Reed’s County Sports Report: SARI Expansion Adds Community Horse Power
Written By Jeffrey Reed Since 1978, SARI Therapeutic Riding in Arva has enriched the lives of individuals with disabilities through the therapeutic power of horses. Now, with its latest expansion,…
Police Files Sept 24, 2025
OPP RIDE PROGRAM LEADS TO REFUSAL CHARGESTRATHROY CARADOC - Driver charged with refusal in OPP RIDE Program. On September 6, 2025, at 9:34 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario…
Pause For Thought: Interesting facts about….Crows
Written By John Bradley WIn scientific classification, there is no difference between crows and ravens. Ravens and crows belong to the same family, but they differ in several ways. Ravens…
The Emotion Leveller: Serialized Fiction Part 7 of 8
Written By Brad Harness When his phone calls to her remained unanswered, Michael Foster drove over to Lila Jenkins’ home.He stood outside the front door, repeatedly trying the doorbell. But…
St John’s Anglican Church in Glencoe
Written By Bill Simpson St John’s Anglican sits at the heart of Glencoe at the junction of Main St and Concession Drive, a corner it shares with the Presbyterian and…
Middlesex Centre Approves Added Costs for Renovation Work
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Council has approved an extra $239,780 for renovations to the Coldstream municipal building.A report to council at its September 17th meeting states: “As…
From Phones to Power Tools: Middlesex Fire Department Urges Residents to Know the Risks of Lithium-Ion Batteries this Fire Prevention Week
The theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 5–11, 2025, is “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.”Sept 24, 2025 — The Middlesex-fire departments are teaming up with the…
Seniors Should Meditate
Written By Alan Good Do you want to age well? Want to handle stress better? Wish to be more in control? Are you reacting, instead of acting? Use your mind—or…
Travel to St. Jacobs & the Farmer’s Market
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - A short hop across the 401 or, if you would rather, highway 7, can take you to St. Jacobs in about 1 ½ hours.…
Ribbon Cutting Marks Growth at SARI Therapeutic Riding
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - A ribbon cutting was held on September 16th to mark an expansion at SARI Therapeutic Riding. Four new horse stalls have been added…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Friday, September 5, 2025: Margaret Field 24 pts Carolyn Demers 18 pts Gord Mitchell 12 pts Lois McDonald High Score Paul Giles Low Score Tuesday, September 9, 2025: Paul Giles…
A Message from Lianne Rood,MP Middlesex-London: Standing on Guard for Canadians’ Safety
Every Canadian deserves to feel safe in their own home. However, due to the Liberal Government’s soft-on-crime policies, too many families are left wondering whether the justice system protects law-abiding…
Coldstream Library to Host Kairos Blanket Exercise
Written By Jan Sims COLDSTREAM - The Coldstream Library will be hosting a KAIROS Blanket Exercise on Saturday September 27th from 1 pm to 4 pm. The Blanket Exercise is…
Middlesex County Approves Hybrid Planning Process for Newbury
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter NEWBURY – County council has endorsed a new planning process that will see the Village of Newbury’s policies incorporated as a dedicated…
Study Outlines Framework for Long-Term Road Priorities in North Middlesex
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – Ken Logtenberg of BM Ross and Associates presented the 2025 Roads Needs Study to council on September 3rd, offering a detailed review of…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Friday, August 22, 2025: Susan McNaughton &Chris Van Strien 24 pts Margaret Field 18 pts Carol Toetenel 12 pts Howard van der Hooft High Score Shirley Gilliland Low Score Tuesday,…
Strathroy-Caradoc Announces Appointment of A New Deputy Fire Chief
Written By The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc STRATHROY-CARADOC - The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is pleased to announce Stephanie Cyros as the newly appointed Deputy Fire Chief – Training, Prevention and Emergency…
Travel to St. Marys (again)
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - In the last edition we went to Manitoulin Island and this time we headed north again but only drive 30 minutes from home. You…