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STRATHROY - Bluewater Trailers, Ontario’s largest trailer dealership, proudly announces the sponsorship of a utility trailer to the Friends of Pinery Park, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Pinery Provincial…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Pickleball may be gaining a whole new generation of fans. While the sport has been enthusiastically embraced by adults in recent years, Middlesex…
WOODSTOCK – Local telecom provider Execulink Telecom is proud to open the applications for the 2024 scholarships, awarding three deserving students with $500 scholarships to support them on their way…
ST THOMAS – Doug Tarry Limited (DTL) and The Elgin County Railway Museum (ECRM) are excited to announce the successful completion of a major land deal, finalized on June 28,…
Written By The Ontario Minor Hockey Association NORTH MIDDLESEX – A long-time volunteer with the North Middlesex Minor Hockey Association (NMMHA) is being recognized with the 2024 Excellence in Development…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - A short drive along highway 3 toward West Lorne will eventually bring you to Natterjack Brewing, but it’s not just another microbrewery. Founded in…
Written By Carol Small, Middlesex Centre Archives Women’s history can never be lumped together as one-size-fits-all. It is varied and yet has common elements. Women’s studies, and thus their history,…
Written By Miranda Regalado This week, we are set to discuss one of the most effective protections against vampires—yes, we are talking about garlic. If you didn’t know, the whole…
Written By Brad Harness Francine was happy to see me, and Henri, well, he was friendly enough. He spoke first. “Bobby, glad to see you. I thought…maybe…your boss, he would…
Written By John Bradley Bamboo is actually the world’s fastest growing plant, with some species able to grow up to an astonishing three feet in just one day! Bamboos may…
Written By Alice Gibb According to the 1895 Ontario Gazetteer and Directory, Ailsa Craig was a thriving community in the late 1800s. The incorporated village, “121 miles west of Toronto,…
BREAK & ENTER TO COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN NORTH MIDDLESEX NORTH MIDDLESEX - On June 30, 2024, at 2:03 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - At the July 2 council meeting, important discussions were held regarding the indoor air quality (IAQ) at local fire stations.…
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – The Municipality of North Middlesex is taking a significant step forward in fostering youth engagement and participation in local governance by establishing an…
Head $/cwt Lambs 3,664 Under 50 lbs. 206 303.44 50 - 64 lbs. 316 334.02 65 - 79 lbs. 804 370.01 80 - 94 lbs. 1,452 383.39 95 - 109…
CME Constructed(US$/cwt DW) $89.27 Exchange Rate(C$/US$) 1.3653 100% Formula Price(C$/ckg DW) $220.62 National Direct Closing(US$/cwt DW) $90.36 USDA Wholesale Pork Price(US$/cwt) $94.38 Quebec Average(C$/ckg DW) $203.71 Quebec Daily Hog Volume102,794…
CORN: It is historically the selling time in corn with June 18th being the proverbial date where good new crop prices could be had. However, even though that is the…
Fed steers and heifers sold through auction markets this week at 289 head, were down 270 head from the previous week but 22 head larger than the same time last…
Friday, June 21, 2024:Cecelia Bury 24 ptsLaura McCallum 18 ptsCarolyn Demers 12 ptsMarg Field High scorePaul Giles Low score Tuesday, June 25, 2024:Jan Little 24 ptsBev Nyman 18 ptsSusan McNaughton…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MELBOURNE - On Saturday, June 22, the town of Melbourne, witnessed the unveiling of a significant piece of art that pays tribute…
Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL - The Canada Day celebrations in North Middlesex, held on June 30th at Ken Vernon Park on Kerwood Road, were truly a night to remember.…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - During the council meeting on July 2, the 2024 sidewalk tender award was a key topic of discussion. Council evaluated…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – At the last township council meeting on June 17th, Christene Scrimgeour, the township’s auditor, presented the draft audited report for the year ending…
The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) has acquired land for a new elementary school in Lucan. The new Lucan elementary school will be located on Saintsbury Line south of…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre council got look at how local businesses have come out of the pandemic and a glimpse of the future. At its…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Changes to a highly-anticipated development beside the Komoka Wellness Centre were approved by Middlesex Centre council at its July 3rd meeting. The project,…
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - The Komoka Kings are looking for families interested in billeting out-of-town players for the upcoming hockey season. “The billet experience can be a pivotal…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council reviewed and discussed the 2023 Treasurer’s Investment Report, during the June 17 council meeting, highlighting the township’s financial…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - During the last council meeting on June 17, the municipal council approved two significant drainage projects that are set…
Written By David Gomez Lately, almost everyone I talk to about politics frequently mentions the time for a political change in the country. This frequency goes hand in hand with…