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AILSA CRAIG - After a successful Ailsa Craig Annual Main Street Car Show, there was a generous $5,000.00 donation to the “Building A New Craigholme” Campaign.The Car Show Committee worked…
Written By Carol Small, Middlesex Centre Archives Communities that still exist within the former London Township have retained some of their former prominence and are hubs of activities. Others have…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - There’s a new way to have your family name, business, or memorial recognized in Middlesex Centre. The Ilderton Optimist Club has launched a…
STRATHROY — For years, 15 Centre Street West has been a destination for local makers as the home of ABQ Sewing Studio. This May, the storefront begins an exciting new…
“Giving back to the community with the talents we were blessed with” is how Scott Woods describes his upcoming Fiddle Country tour. “Most of the shows on this tour help…
By Donna Pammer, Executive Director Strathroy & District Chamber of Commerce In the spring of 2026, the phrase “Shop Local” has moved beyond a community sentiment; it has become a…
Every time you choose a local shop, café, or service, you’re helping real people who live and work in throughout Strathroy-Caradoc.Strathroy-Caradoc offers a lot to explore, with a mix of…
Written By Alan Good “With the increase of life expectancy, we are outliving our ‘fitness’ and succumbing to disabilities of old age, and to reverse this we need at lease…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - During a recent event at the Ailsa Craig Legion, two speakers made presentations concerning World War 2 in Europe and their take-away from it.…
Written By Allan Mayhew,Mayor of Southwest Middlesex Following a request from The Banner staff for a letter of opinion on the importance of shopping locally, I realized I had neglected…
Written By David Gomez MIDDLESEX COUNTY & LONDON - Inside St. Anne’s Anglican Church Hall in Byron, visitors moved between rows of independently published books, a poetry station and local…
Written By Brad Harness Francine was not a big woman and when she collided - let herself collide - with her neighbour Mark, she more or less bounced off of…
Written By John Bradley Every match at the inaugural 1930 World Cup in Uruguay was played in one city: Montevideo. Brazil’s Pele is the only player to win three World…
Written By John Caverhill “In the Spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.” In the case of an old man (me) memories of activities on the…
Written By Jeffrey Reed Don’t look now, but camping is closing in on an all-time high amongst North Americans. According to the Kampgrounds of America (KOA) 2026 Camping & Outdoor…
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – After years of performing for massive crowds across Canada, Sean McCann says the shows he remembers most are the small ones.McCann will bring…
Written By Dylan Grubb APPIN - You would be very surprised to learn of the long and storied history that has taken place over the years in the little town…
Written By David Gomez SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - A regional approach to election oversight will be used for the 2026 municipal election cycle after Southwest Middlesex council approved participation in a…
Written By David Gomez SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Rows of local plants, towering sunflowers and interpretive displays at Glencoe District High School (GDHS) became the focus of discussion at council on…
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – At the last council meeting on May 6, council supported proposed housing grant changes, approved a new animal control contract, discussed local school…
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY-CARADOC – Council approved several infrastructure and emergency preparedness initiatives during its April 20 meeting, including road reconstruction work, sidewalk improvements, a culvert replacement project and…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – The Lucan Fire Hall was packed for the return of the Lucan Firefighter’s Breakfast on May 3, as families, neighbours and long-time regulars gathered…
Written By Jan Sims DELAWARE - They revved their engines for another racing season at Delaware Speedway. Opening weekend took place May 8th and 9th.The Delaware Speedway draws an average…
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - A proposed large-scale development on Glendon Drive in Komoka has passed another marker on its way to becoming a reality.Middlesex Centre council has approved…
Written By David Gomez ADELAIDE METCALFE - Emergency responses and upcoming changes to commercial recycling services were among the topics discussed during council’s April 20 meeting, where councillors also approved…
Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL – Staff, customers and local officials gathered May 8 as Parkhill Home Building Centre celebrated its grand re-opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony, barbecue and…
Written By Jan Sims STRATHROY - Students from Strathroy District Collegiate got a special understanding of the sacrifices made by soldiers in World War II, as part of a school…
Written By Olena Riznyk GLENCOE – Students moved through parks, sidewalks and along the railway tracks across Glencoe on Earth Day morning, picking up garbage in places people don’t always…
