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Quadro Communications, a leading provider of telecommunications solutions, is delighted to announce the successful completion of two transformative fibre projects in the region: Icon Coursey Line and UBF Perth South…
Outdoor living spaces have become the new heartbeat of homes—even in winter. They now serve as an extension of the indoors, a place where homeowners can dine, entertain, and relax.…
Written By David Gomez GLENCOE - On June 16, a sunny Father’s Day afternoon, the Glencoe & District Historical Society held a moving event titled “The Haunts of Peter McArthur,”…
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - The Ilderton Cycling Club is encouraging people to enjoy fun, fitness and fellowship by joining their ranks. “It might be nice to ride and…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Some of our past trips reported here have been rather short in length, so perhaps a longer drive, one taking up a day, is…
Written By Saverio Manzo, Director, Country Manor Estates As one ages, often the basics of day to day living may become difficult, but at what point should once consider a…
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY - As the Strathroy Hometown Festival gears up for another exciting weekend from June 14-16, 2024, at Alexandra Park, Shari Terwilligar, the Festival Chair and…
Written By Carol Small, Middlesex Centre Archives The Committee To Establish A Middlesex County Archives (CEMCA) exists because there is no County Archives in Middlesex County. CEMCA’s membership involves Historical…
Written By Miranda Regalado When we talk about food, healthy food anyway, it is astonishing the amount of bioactive compounds that have shown the ability to help us deal with,…
Written By Brad Harness Francine sat prettily next to her boyfriend, Henri. She wore a summery dress with a floral print design. I didn’t know how old she was, but…
Written By John Bradley According to Fortnum and Mason, low-quality china cups would crack when hot tea was poured in them, so putting the milk in first meant your cups…
Written By Alice Gibb Although the first Women’s Institute group in Ontario was organized at Stony Creek in 1897, the women of Middlesex County were more cautious in leaping on…
HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Police are investigating a homicide after an individual was located deceased at a residence in Middlesex Centre. On May 27, 2024, at…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - County Council recently green-lighted a comprehensive plan for the rehabilitation of Strathmere Lodge’s roof during their May 28 council…
Written By Christena Jenkins-Giffen ILDERTON - The Middlesex Junior Farmers held our 3rd Annual Farmers’ Night Out Fundraiser on April 20th in Ilderton. Farmers’ Night out is a great time…
Head $/cwt Lambs 7,991 Under 50 lbs. 521 353.16 50 - 64 lbs. 876 329.89 65 - 79 lbs. 2,072 342.86 80 - 94 lbs. 2,293 381.56 95 - 109…
CME Constructed(US$/cwt DW) $91.89 Exchange Rate(C$/US$) 1.36876 100% Formula Price(C$/ckg DW) $227.71 National Direct Closing(US$/cwt DW) $87.81 USDA Wholesale Pork Price(US$/cwt) $100.82 Quebec Average(C$/ckg DW) $218.29 Quebec Daily Hog Volume138,489…
CORN: Like all of our grain markets the corn market has had a large contingent of non-commercial players being short in the market over the last several months and it…
Fed steers and heifers sold through auction markets this week at 483 head, were down 451 head from the previous week and 65 head smaller than the same time last…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - Council has established an ad hoc committee to oversee the upcoming County Road and Bridge Assumption Study, set to…
SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Bring Dad and Grandpa out on June 16, from 1:30-5:00 p.m., for a trip down our local literary path and get to know Peter McArthur. Who was…
Friday , May 17, 2024: Tuesday, May 21, 2024: Friday , May 24, 2024: Tuesday , May 28, 2024: Friday , May 31, 2024: Tuesday , June 4, 2024: We…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - During the May 22 council meeting, three significant drainage projects were discussed, reflecting the community’s ongoing concerns about effective…
AILSA CRAIG - Mabel was born and raised in McGillivray Township. She married George McEwen in 1942. He was a farmer who later joined the air force. This meant moving…
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – During the June 5 council meeting, a myriad of infrastructure projects and community development initiatives were on the agenda. Reports from engineering firms…
Written By Olena Riznyk STRATHROY - Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital (SMGH) welcomed medical students from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry during Discovery Week 2024 from May 27 to…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – During the council meeting on June 4, the Middlesex Federation of Agriculture (MFA) presented their annual update, shedding light on the state of…
MIDDLESEX CENTRE - MCA is proud to share the news that our very own Carol Small, Past Chair and Current Volunteer is the recipient of this year’s Robert Crawford Community…
Written By Jan Sims ARVA - It was a day to reconnect with old friends and teachers as well as celebrate high school days gone by in Arva, as Medway…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - The future of the Coldstream Dam was up for discussion at the June 5th meeting of Middlesex Centre Council. Representatives from the St.…