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Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY – County councillors discussed the Village of Newbury’s request for a seat on County Council during their October 7 meeting,…
Written By Jeffrey Reed For the past decade, Londoner Maddie Szeryk has been an inspiration to countless golfers across Southwestern Ontario. A dual citizen hailing from Allen, Texas near Dallas,…
As MPP for Lambton–Kent–Middlesex, I am proud to represent one of the strongest agricultural regions in Ontario. Our farmers work tirelessly to feed families, strengthen our economy, and drive innovation…
Middlesex-London is blessed with fertile land and a community of farmers who feed and fuel Canada. Their resilience during seasons of drought and economic uncertainty is a testament to their…
Friday, October 3rd, 2025:David Charlton 18 pts Carolyn Demers 12 pts Howard van der Hooft High Score Eleanor Cook Low Score Tuesday, October 7, 2025: Shirley Gilliland 24 pts Margaret…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX — Council has approved an agreement with Quad County Support Services (QCSS) to create ongoing work placement opportunities for individuals…
Written By Donna Pammer, Executive DirectorStrathroy & District Chamber of Commerce It’s been a busy and exciting few months for the Strathroy & District Chamber of Commerce! From a fantastic…
Written By John Bradley Turkmenistan is bordered by Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Iran, and the Caspian Sea. It covers about 491,200 square kilometers, ranking as the 52nd largest country globally. With…
Written By Martha Morrison, The London Writers Society (LWS) The London Writers Society (LWS) inaugural anthology began with the seed of an idea; the collection’s creation was suggested many times…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Walking through a graveyard on a shadowy, spectral night, as trees swayed in the cold wind, their leaves drifting between the gravestones, a skeleton…
Written By Alan Good Embracing something foreign to us, at any age, can be difficult. Practicing an ancient oriental art, like the martial arts—Karate, Taekwondo, or jujitsu—may not be in…
Written By Mary Simpson & Ron McRae When Ron McRae first began researching how to build a cedar strip canoe, it was during the COVID outbreak and at the urging…
OPP & ONEIDA POLICE SERVICE ARE SEEKING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE TO LOCATE MISSING PERSONONEIDA NATION OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION- The Oneida Police Service and Middlesex County of the Ontario Provincial…
Written By Steve PinsonneaultM.P.P. Lambton-Kent-Middlesex As we gather once again this Remembrance Day, I invite everyone to pause and reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering spirit of the men…
Written By Lianne Rood,M.P. Middlesex-London On Tuesday, November 11th, Canadians from coast to coast to coast will pause to remember. Remember those who fought tyranny on the battlefields of Vimy…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX — The township has confirmed that residents will again cast their ballots online or by phone in the upcoming 2026…
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – Families filled the Ailsa Craig and Parkhill fire stations on Saturday, October 11, for the North Middlesex Fire Department’s annual Open House –…
Written By Jan Sims SPORTS - The Strathroy Rockets took an early lead and held onto it, in a Thanksgiving Sunday afternoon matchup with the Komoka Kings.The first period was…
Written By Michelle Dwyer, 1st Vice President Royal Canadian Legion-Caradoc Branch 251 MOUNT BRYDGES - The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 251 Caradoc is proud to announce a $2,000 donation to…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – The Lucan-Biddulph Fire Station opened its doors to some of its youngest visitors this month for a special storytime event organized in partnership with…
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - Improvements have been made to the Komoka Community Centre, including better flooring in the gymnasium and a new accessible washroom.“It’s a cushioned flooring that…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre is looking for someone to fill its top municipal job. Earlier this month, it was announced that Chief Administrative Officer, Michael…
Written By David Gomez Life can be very cyclical at times. Our stories echo across generations, donning different faces, occurring in different places, with varying attire and distinct motivations —…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY – County Council received a detailed presentation on October 7 highlighting the environmental and economic value of the county’s forest…
Written By David Gomez NAPIER - Beneath the glow of candlelight inside an 1850s log cabin, members of the Napier Masonic Lodge gathered on Wednesday, October 15, to commemorate a…
Friday, September 19, 2025: Carolyn Demers 24 pts Carolann Huston 18 pts Laura McCallum 12 pts Paul Giles High Score Shirley Gilliland Low Score Friday, September 26, 2025: Margaret Field,…
Written By Jan Sims COLDSTREAM - Coldstream Library is taking art to the people with its new Free Little Art Gallery. Located just outside the library branch beside the Middlesex…
Written by Brian Ropp,Warden of Middlesex County As we celebrate Small Business Week, I want to take a moment to recognize the incredible entrepreneurs and business owners who form the…
As we celebrate Small Business Week, I want to take a moment to recognize and thank the incredible entrepreneurs and small business owners of Middlesex–London. These are the people who…