Travel to Elgin County
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Just about an hour from London, in Elgin County, reside good reasons why you should get out of the house. And perhaps you’ll find…
Seniors Need to Try Tai Chi
Written By Alan Good When you consider your happiness and wellbeing and set aside reasons to not practice some form of exercise, looking inside at the person you wish to…
A Message From Southwest Middlesex Mayor Allan Mayhew
When The Banner asked me to reflect on shopping local, I quickly realized this message needs to be fresh. My writings in my past could not convey an appropriate message.The…
The Poetry of War
Written By Carol Small, Middlesex Centre Archives Often, in wartime, our thoughts turn to the horrors, suffering and grief. However, the arts had a role to play. Soldiers in the…
Pause For Thought: Interesting facts about….Robots
Written By John Bradley Archytas of Tarentum, a pal of Plato’s, built a mechanical bird driven by a jet of steam or compressed air—arguably history’s first robot—in the fifth century…
The Sower of Seeds:Serialized Fiction Part 1 of 8
Written By Brad Harness When she was young, Francine Selmers used to attend church every Sunday. Back in those days, her life was pleasant. Simple, honest, the white picket fence…
County Council Approves 2024 Financial Statements and Boundary Road Agreements
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - County Council approved a series of financial reports and maintenance agreements during its November 4 meeting, including the 2024…
Police Files Nov 12, 2025
SINGLE VEHICLE COLLISION LEADS TO IMPAIRED CHARGELUCAN BIDDULPH - Driver facing impaired charge after single vehicle collision.On October 26, 2025, at 9:39 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Healthy Eating Fuels On-Field Success
Written By Jeffrey Reed Sports and marketing are inseparable. Every local organization and team, from Bluewater Hawks Girls Hockey to the Strathroy Jets, uses social media to promote successes and…
Skating Made Inclusive with Sensory-Friendly Sessions
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Skating is a popular sport, especially as the colder weather arrives. And Middlesex Centre is hoping that a new initiative will make the…
A Treasured Family Archive Finds Its New Home
Written By Mary Simpson & Caroline Gough GLENCOE - The Glencoe & District Historical Society is absolutely buzzing this week, because a remarkable gift has just arrived at The Archives:…
Partnership Event Honours Volunteers & Local Heritage
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – More than 250 residents gathered on November 1 for North Middlesex’s first jointly hosted Volunteer Appreciation Night, a new partnership between the Municipality…
New Gateway Signs Get Green Light After Divided Debate
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY – Council voted narrowly to proceed with the Gateway Signage Tender Award despite debate over whether the new signs are a…
Strathroy-Caradoc & Adelaide Metcalfe Adopt an Interim Servicing Agreement
Press Release From Both Municipalities STRATHROY - The Municipalities of Strathroy-Caradoc and Adelaide Metcalfe adopt an interim servicing agreement for the shared provision of water, wastewater and stormwater management services.“This…
A Message From Your Mayor
Written By Cathy Burghardt-Jesson, Mayor of Lucan-Biddulph As we near the end of 2025, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the tremendous progress our community has made this year.…
Four Arva Firefighters Honoured for 50 Years of Service
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Four Middlesex Centre firefighters recently celebrated a milestone - and it’s one that’s described as “amazing” by Middlesex Centre Fire Chief Colin Toth.Jack…
Councillors Criticize Province’s Decision on Speed Cameras
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Council is taking aim at a controversial move by the province to get rid of traffic speed cameras.Council supported a resolution by the…
Township Adopts New Artificial Intelligence Policy and Addresses Landfill Capacity Limits
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council approved a new policy governing the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) and received an update on the…
Residents Voice Priorities in 2026 Budget Survey
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Councillors reviewed the results of the 2026 budget survey during their October 20 meeting, where Treasurer Johnny Pereira presented…
Banning Books Is Forgetting What Freedom Means
Written By David Gomez Do you remember the first book you ever read? The first story, the first tale, the first novel. Our lives are made of stories, one after…
Adelaide Metcalfe Fire Department Receives Donation to Enhance Home Safety
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter KERWOOD - The Adelaide Metcalfe Fire Department has received a grant from Enbridge Gas Ontario through the Safe Community Project Zero program,…
Komoka Hops with Excitement for Annual Rabbit Show
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - Things were hopping at the Komoka Community Centre on October 25th, as upwards of 300 bunnies competed in a rabbit show. The annual competition…
