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Written By Amiee Bloemendal My name is Amiee Bloemendal, a representative for the Mount Brydges Business Association (MBBA). I am also a local business owner, co-owning both Bert’s Repair Service…
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - St. Patrick’s Day is still a few weeks away, but people interested in all things Irish recently had the chance to immerse themselves in…
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - A member of the Ilderton Curling Club is Brier-bound. Owen Henry is part of the team representing Ontario which will compete at the upcoming…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX COUNTY - There’s a new book club in Middlesex County-and it’s all business. Or at least, it’s aimed at members of the local business community.The…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Have you plans for this Family Day weekend? It’s coming—February 14-16! Here are a few ideas.Family Day is a provincial public holiday in 5…
Written By Alan Good The term, “aging in place” is consistent across Ontario. Most of us want to remain at home, but is it feasible? And at what cost?It is…
Written By Olena Riznyk STRATHROY – A large crowd of friends, colleagues, customers and community members gathered on Saturday January 24th at The Balcony Cucina Restaurant & Bar to mark…
Friday, January 23, 2026: Gord Mitchell &Frank Roberts 24 pts Carolann Huston 18 pts Laura McCallum 12pts Howard van der Hooft High Score Alva Lovell Low Score Tuesday, January 27,…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council received an update on a province-wide feasibility study exploring the creation of a joint municipal services corporation for…
Written By Carol Small, Middlesex Centre Archives When one thinks of Valentine’s Day, romance, chocolates, cards and flowers come to mind. From stories of St. Valentines (there were several) to…
Written By Brad Harness The next morning Mark made certain that he walked his dog at a different time. Early. Very early.He did not want to risk running into his…
Written By John Bradley Pasteurization is a process where certain foods are quickly heated for a short time to kill bacteria that can make you sick. Pasteurization keeps foods safe…
Written By John Caverhill The south side of Bear Creek’s schoolyard ended with a moderately steep slope about twenty-five feet from top to bottom. A fence ran along the bottom…
Written By Jeffrey Reed LondonOntarioGolf.com (est. 2004), the Voice of Golf in Southwestern Ontario, announces long-time London radio personality Ryan Spence of Dorchester is winner of the 2026 Heart Award.…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - The waiving of facility rental fees for the YMCA Summer Day Camp program was unanimously approved by council during…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Council approved an updated fire protection agreement with Strathroy-Caradoc during its February 4 meeting, formalizing changes to how fire…
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – At its latest meeting on February 4, council reviewed a wide range of municipal matters, including infrastructure projects, drainage works, social service updates,…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC – The municipality has endorsed moving forward with a tender for upgrades to the Strathroy Wastewater Treatment Facility, selecting the option…
Press Release from the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc The Municipality is proud to announce that it has received an EDCO Award of Excellence for the 2025 Canvas & Culture Art Fest…
Written By Cathy Burghardt-Jesson, Mayor of Lucan-Biddulph After thoughtful consideration, I am announcing that I will not be seeking re-election in the upcoming municipal election.This decision did not come easily.…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN-BIDDULPH – On February 3rd, council considered a mix of planning matters, funding updates, community safety initiatives, correspondence items, and routine municipal business, with discussion ranging…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Significant planning changes are in the works, impacting the way housing looks in Middlesex Centre. At its January 28th meeting, Middlesex Centre council…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE – The Township addressed a series of operational and infrastructure-related matters during its February 2 meeting, approving updates to water…
Similar to Ontario, New York has allowed land application of sewage biosolids knowing it may contain PFAS.Similar to Ontario, New York has focused on educating farmers on the benefits of…
Written By David Gomez After a brief pause in my opinion columns, I return with what may seem like a pessimistic outlook, shaped by the dark cloud hovering over our…
NORTH MIDDLESEX — On January 23, MPP Steve Pinsonneault announced the Ontario government is investing up to $4,024,125 to reconstruct water infrastructure in the Municipality of North Middlesex. The funding…
Written By Olena Riznyk MELBOURNE – Residents gathered at the Melbourne Legion building during the first weekend of February for the community’s annual Groundhog Day celebrations, a long-standing tradition that…
