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Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - During the last council meeting on May 21, discussions were held concerning both the township’s first quarter building activity…
Written By David Gomez It is sometimes difficult to live in a place so far from where you were born or raised. It’s even harder to come back for a…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LUCAN - Langford Lumber, a cornerstone of the Lucan community, is gearing up for a grand reopening slated for June 20-22. The…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - Council approved, during their meeting on June 3, substantial sidewalk upgrades across the community, highlighting a proactive approach towards improving…
Written By Alan Good There’s a reason it’s called spring cleaning. Now’s the perfect time to help decrease your sense of stress by taking a few minutes to organize your…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Kids in Middlesex Centre are really getting into the swing of things, plus the slides, climbers, and more thanks to new playgrounds in…
ADELAIDE METCALFE - In a recent open house during the May 6 council meeting, the Township discussed the substantial shifts proposed by the Ontario provincial government concerning local planning regulations,…
Ontario’s agri-food sector often flies under the radar in the face of prominent industries like automotive, but it’s actually a major economic powerhouse in its own right. In fact, the…
Written By David Gomez The situation in Gaza is desperately more dire with each passing day. The images that arrive especially through social media are just terrible. As of the…
Written by Alan Good Smart homes have been the rage for some time now. Not only can smart technology simplify your life, but it can also add value to your…
Written By David Gomez POPLAR HILL - Despite the challenge of a rainy day, the Poplar Hill community displayed remarkable spirit and unity at an event held on Saturday, May…
Written By Alan Good SPORTS - Soccer has begun for the kids in the Lucan area. Games started May 12 and will go until July 20-21 for a U9-U12 festival…
Written By Aina DeViet, Middlesex County Warden One of the Warden’s activities that has just resumed in person, is the annual “Local Council Visit.” The purpose for attending all eight…
The eagerly anticipated Strathroy-Caradoc Home, Garden and Leisure Show is making a triumphant return after a five-year hiatus. Saturday, May 25th, at the Gemini Sportsplex, the event promises to showcase…
“Giving a 20-pound dog a hot dog would be like giving a 200-pound man 10 hot dogs as a snack,” Dr. Zeltzman says. And don’t think that you’re depriving your…
(NC) Pets are great. Not only do they provide companionship, but they can also improve our health and well-being. It’s well documented that they keep us active and can help…
(NC) The idea of “growing old together” is a goal many of us aspire to. It doesn’t matter if that special someone walks on two legs or four – both…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Looking for a short travel sprint for an afternoon—less than 200 kilometers—why not try Grand Bend? There is plenty to do there and an…
MIDDLESEX COUNTY – The Township of Lucan Biddulph hosted the 75th annual 2024 Middlesex Municipal Day at the Lucan Biddulph Community Memorial Centre, on May 7. The event was attended…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre council held a special meeting on May 8th to review a report on its Servicing Master Plan. The Plan sets out…
(NC) Every year, Earth Day is a good time for a reminder of the need for greater sustainability in the way people live, work and eat. Being able to adapt…
(NC) Food is essential to keeping us happy, healthy and well nourished. One way we can help protect the planet is by explaining the farm-to-table process to help kids grow…
NC) Food production impacts the planet. We all know there’s no Planet B, and it’s easy to become concerned about climate change. One way to ease eco-anxiety is to learn…
(NC) From berries and peaches to beans and field greens, summer means many of Ontario’s fruit and vegetable crops are now in season. A great way to learn more about…
(NC) WAs summer approaches, we look forward to enjoying favourite fruits like peaches, nectarines, cherries, apricots and plums. Farmers in southern Ontario, where many of these fruits are grown in…
JEAN HEWITT NARRATES THIS ARTICLE IN THIRD PERSON ABOUT HER INCREDIBLE JOURNEY IN ACTIVISM AND WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN CANADA. Written By Jean Hewitt When Jean Hewitt first came to Canada…
Written By Miranda Regalado When it comes to berries, we have them in every color and flavor. Speaking of blueberries, the source is close to home. They originated in North…
Written By David GomezLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - Township’s ongoing Queen Street Road Reconstruction Project has entered its second phase, but not without facing financial adjustments and logistical hurdles,…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – One of the concerns highlighted at the May 7 council meeting was the township’s endeavour to maintain its distinct “small-town feeling” while catering…
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - The Komoka Community Market is once again open for business. The popular open-air market opened for the season outside the Komoka Wellness Centre on…