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Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Councillors reviewed the results of the 2026 budget survey during their October 20 meeting, where Treasurer Johnny Pereira presented…
Written By David Gomez Do you remember the first book you ever read? The first story, the first tale, the first novel. Our lives are made of stories, one after…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter KERWOOD - The Adelaide Metcalfe Fire Department has received a grant from Enbridge Gas Ontario through the Safe Community Project Zero program,…
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - Things were hopping at the Komoka Community Centre on October 25th, as upwards of 300 bunnies competed in a rabbit show. The annual competition…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY – County councillors discussed the Village of Newbury’s request for a seat on County Council during their October 7 meeting,…
Written By Jeffrey Reed For the past decade, Londoner Maddie Szeryk has been an inspiration to countless golfers across Southwestern Ontario. A dual citizen hailing from Allen, Texas near Dallas,…
As MPP for Lambton–Kent–Middlesex, I am proud to represent one of the strongest agricultural regions in Ontario. Our farmers work tirelessly to feed families, strengthen our economy, and drive innovation…
Middlesex-London is blessed with fertile land and a community of farmers who feed and fuel Canada. Their resilience during seasons of drought and economic uncertainty is a testament to their…
Friday, October 3rd, 2025:David Charlton 18 pts Carolyn Demers 12 pts Howard van der Hooft High Score Eleanor Cook Low Score Tuesday, October 7, 2025: Shirley Gilliland 24 pts Margaret…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX — Council has approved an agreement with Quad County Support Services (QCSS) to create ongoing work placement opportunities for individuals…
Written By Donna Pammer, Executive DirectorStrathroy & District Chamber of Commerce It’s been a busy and exciting few months for the Strathroy & District Chamber of Commerce! From a fantastic…
Written By John Bradley Turkmenistan is bordered by Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Iran, and the Caspian Sea. It covers about 491,200 square kilometers, ranking as the 52nd largest country globally. With…
Written By Martha Morrison, The London Writers Society (LWS) The London Writers Society (LWS) inaugural anthology began with the seed of an idea; the collection’s creation was suggested many times…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Walking through a graveyard on a shadowy, spectral night, as trees swayed in the cold wind, their leaves drifting between the gravestones, a skeleton…
Written By Alan Good Embracing something foreign to us, at any age, can be difficult. Practicing an ancient oriental art, like the martial arts—Karate, Taekwondo, or jujitsu—may not be in…
Written By Mary Simpson & Ron McRae When Ron McRae first began researching how to build a cedar strip canoe, it was during the COVID outbreak and at the urging…
OPP & ONEIDA POLICE SERVICE ARE SEEKING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE TO LOCATE MISSING PERSONONEIDA NATION OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION- The Oneida Police Service and Middlesex County of the Ontario Provincial…
Written By Steve PinsonneaultM.P.P. Lambton-Kent-Middlesex As we gather once again this Remembrance Day, I invite everyone to pause and reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering spirit of the men…
Written By Lianne Rood,M.P. Middlesex-London On Tuesday, November 11th, Canadians from coast to coast to coast will pause to remember. Remember those who fought tyranny on the battlefields of Vimy…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX — The township has confirmed that residents will again cast their ballots online or by phone in the upcoming 2026…
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – Families filled the Ailsa Craig and Parkhill fire stations on Saturday, October 11, for the North Middlesex Fire Department’s annual Open House –…
Written By Jan Sims SPORTS - The Strathroy Rockets took an early lead and held onto it, in a Thanksgiving Sunday afternoon matchup with the Komoka Kings.The first period was…
Written By Michelle Dwyer, 1st Vice President Royal Canadian Legion-Caradoc Branch 251 MOUNT BRYDGES - The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 251 Caradoc is proud to announce a $2,000 donation to…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – The Lucan-Biddulph Fire Station opened its doors to some of its youngest visitors this month for a special storytime event organized in partnership with…
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - Improvements have been made to the Komoka Community Centre, including better flooring in the gymnasium and a new accessible washroom.“It’s a cushioned flooring that…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre is looking for someone to fill its top municipal job. Earlier this month, it was announced that Chief Administrative Officer, Michael…
Written By David Gomez Life can be very cyclical at times. Our stories echo across generations, donning different faces, occurring in different places, with varying attire and distinct motivations —…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY – County Council received a detailed presentation on October 7 highlighting the environmental and economic value of the county’s forest…
Written By David Gomez NAPIER - Beneath the glow of candlelight inside an 1850s log cabin, members of the Napier Masonic Lodge gathered on Wednesday, October 15, to commemorate a…