Salute to the Farmer
The dawn broke over the fields in a wash of gold, and Samuel Hart was already awake. He had been awake long before the sun, listening to the quiet hum…
A Message From Your MP, Lianne Rood
Dear farmers and farm families of Middlesex–London,As the harvest draws to a close across our region, I want to express my deep gratitude for the extraordinary work you have done.…
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Farmers
As we move through harvest season, I want to take a moment to personally thank the farmers and farming families of Lambton–Kent–Middlesex for everything you do.Farming is more than a…
A Message From Your MP, Lianne Rood
Canada’s veterans have shaped the country through sacrifices that extend far beyond the battlefield. From the muddy trenches of the First World War to the hills of Korea, the deserts…
Study Identifies Repairs Needed at North Middlesex Facilities
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – Ken Logtenberg of B. M. Ross and Associates presented a review of 36 municipal facilities at the October 21 council meeting. The study…
The Stop-Arm Camera Question Middlesex County Still Hasn’t Answered
Written By Sean Hunt In May 2024, the Morrisburg Leader ran an editorial that stuck with me: Ontario legalized stop-arm cameras on school buses back in 2020, and two years…
Blyth Festival 2027 Season
The Blyth Festival is thrilled to announce its 2027 season: a dynamic lineup that promises to captivate audiences with four world premieres, including a two-part epic, and a celebrated revival.The…
Make Local Part of Your Holiday Tradition
The holiday season is a time for giving and celebrating what makes our community special. One simple way to make a difference this season is by choosing to shop local.From…
Celebrating What’s New in Downtown Strathroy
Written By Dan Kiekens, Chair,Downtown Strathroy BIA With a new mural now brightening one of our downtown buildings, two new businesses joining the neighbourhood and the holiday season on the…
Shop, Celebrate and Discover Mt Brydges
November is here and Christmas is right around the corner! We have so many great local businesses in Mt Brydges that can help you get all your Christmas shopping and…
Shopping Local This Christmas Season
It was a chilly Tuesday evening last December, just a few weeks before Christmas. Downtown was quiet, with shining Christmas decorations overhead as I walked into a local shop looking…
Ghosts, Secrets and Victorian Traditions
Written By David Gomez Have any of you ever encountered a ghost? I certainly haven’t, but I’ve always enjoyed listening to a good ghost story.I still remember the frightening tales…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Tuesday, October 27, 2026: Eleanor Cook 18 pts Jo Ann Galbraith 12 pts Margaret Field High score Carolann Huston Low score Friday, October 30, 2026: Gary Douglas& Margaret Field 24…
County Reports Progress in Economic Development
Written By David Gomez MIDDLESEX COUNTY – New manufacturing investments, business expansions and employment initiatives highlighted Middlesex County’s economic development activities during the third quarter of 2026.At the October 27…
Middlesex Hockey Teams Go into Overtime
Written By Alan Good SPORTS - Junior C hockey has officially warmed up as teams played matches through last weekend, with lots of overtime for fans.Mount Brydges played two games…
Local & Area Notices of Passing (Nov 10, 2026)
CHRISJOHN, Day, 17, Nov 7, Elliott-MadillRIBERDY, Bernard Richard, 83, Nov 6, DenningsHOUGHTON, Alvin Raymond, 85, Nov 5, DenningsSNELL, Jacqueline “Jackie”, 82, Nov 4, HaskettREW, Steven Robert “Steve”, 55, Nov 4,…
How Do You View Others
Written By Alan Good We go about our day and possibly wonder why things and people seem against us. We appear to be in an uphill climb. It may be…
Travel the Longwoods
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - An easy drive along a known road can, if we search, prove a learning experience. Take Longwoods Road. Part of former Highway 2, it’s…
Preserving Their Memory
Written By Carol Small, Middlesex Centre Archives “Somewhere in Franceour hero lies,Perhaps in an unknown grave;Somewhere beneaththe flag he lovedHe’s sleeping with the brave.In life’s brightmore at duty postAnd in…
When Everything Changed: Serialized Fiction Part 8 of 8
Written By Brad Harness After dinner, I sat alone in my big armchair by the fireplace. The flames were licking upwards. Every now and then a Snap! followed by sparks…
Interesting facts about… India
Written By John Bradley India is the world’s second-largest English speaking country - India is second only to the USA when it comes to speaking English, with around 125 million…
Autumn Roundup on the Farm
Written By John Caverhill In the 1930s and 40s, the general farm was still prevalent. It produced a variety of crops and animals so there was corresponding variety in the…
Middlesex Centre Reviews Staff Safety
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Four in ten staff members with Middlesex Centre say they’ve experienced abusive behaviour from the public.That’s the troubling finding of the 2026 report…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Local Athletes, Local Media Share Memories
Written By Jeffrey Reed Legendary sports broadcaster Bob Costas once quipped, “They say that sports don’t matter much. And if they’re talking about what’s on the scoreboard, then in the…
County Council Closes Four-year Term
Written By David Gomez MIDDLESEX COUNTY – Four years of municipal service came to a close on October 27 as Middlesex County Council held its final scheduled meeting of the…
Pool Rehabilitation Plan Moves Forward
Written By David Gomez GLENCOE - A nearly $100,000 repair bill and a proposed $750,000 rehabilitation project brought Glencoe Pool back before Southwest Middlesex council on November 4, with two…
Township Recognizes Departing Council Members
Written By David Gomez SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - The November 4 Southwest Middlesex council meeting marked the end of an era for several municipal representatives; tributes and words of appreciation were…
Council Approves Local Art Displays
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – At its last meeting on November 4, council approved a plan to display local artwork in council chambers, reviewed municipal finances and heard…
Remembrance Sunday Brings Melbourne Community Together
Written By Olena Riznyk MELBOURNE – Residents, local officials and community groups gathered on November 8 for Melbourne’s annual Remembrance Sunday service. The event began at Guthrie Presbyterian Church and…
Municipality Reports Progress on Housing Accelerator Fund
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – Middlesex County Senior Planner Abby Heddle-Jacobs presented an update on the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF2) at the November 3rd council meeting, reporting that…