New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Friday, September 19, 2025: Carolyn Demers 24 pts Carolann Huston 18 pts Laura McCallum 12 pts Paul Giles High Score Shirley Gilliland Low Score Friday, September 26, 2025: Margaret Field,…
New Outdoor Art Gallery Inspires Creativity in Coldstream
Written By Jan Sims COLDSTREAM - Coldstream Library is taking art to the people with its new Free Little Art Gallery. Located just outside the library branch beside the Middlesex…
Celebrating Small Business Week in Middlesex
Written by Brian Ropp,Warden of Middlesex County As we celebrate Small Business Week, I want to take a moment to recognize the incredible entrepreneurs and business owners who form the…
A Message From MP Lianne Rood
As we celebrate Small Business Week, I want to take a moment to recognize and thank the incredible entrepreneurs and small business owners of Middlesex–London. These are the people who…
Celebrating Small Business Week
Written by Steve Pinsonneault,MPP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex This week, we shine a spotlight on the small businesses that keep our communities strong and thriving. As the MPP for Lambton–Kent–Middlesex, and as…
The Silo as a Space for Community and Connection
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter GLENCOE - On the quiet stretch of Simpson Road outside Glencoe, two concrete silos rise above the Thames River flats. Once built…
Building Strong, Connected Communities
Written By Steve Pinsonneault,MPP Lambton-Kent-Middlesex It’s been a busy and rewarding summer across Lambton—Kent—Middlesex, filled with community celebrations and time spent with local leaders and residents. I’m always grateful for…
Travel for Colour
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - If you are planning a fall ride to view the colourful autumn leaves, you may be disappointed. It appears summer has clung on and…
Seniors Need to Meditate for Better Health
Written By Alan Good I’m old! I’m old and everything hurts. When I get out of bed in the morning I am in pain. Sound familiar? As we age, so…
Remembering
Written By Carol Small, Middlesex Centre Archives November 11th is fast approaching. With that our thoughts turn to the promise of hope for lasting world peace. Today, once again that…
The Emotion Leveller: Serialized Fiction Part 8 of 8
Written By Brad Harness After forging her signature, using a previous signature on their confidentiality agreement which Michael Foster had insisted Lila Jenkins sign, he called an ambulance and then…
Interesting facts about….Voyager One
Written By John Bradley Launched in 1977, September 5 marked the 58th anniversary of Voyager 1’s launch. That makes it one of the oldest pieces of space technology that is…
Hen Threatens Precious Potential Crop
Written By Alice Gibb This is one of those quirky stories you discover when reading old newspapers on scratchy microfilm. In 1938, writer W.H. Johnston told the intriguing tale of…
Police Files, Oct 8, 2025
AI GENERATED FRAUD VIDEOS IMPERSONATING CELEBRITIES AND POLITICAL LEADERS BEING REPORTED IN MIDDLESEX COUNTYMIDDLESEX COUNTY - Members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have seen an increase in…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Glencoe Golfer Skilled On,Off Links
Written By Jeffrey Reed To define Glencoe golfer Hunter Talbot as a one-dimensional athlete would greatly underestimate the talents of this 18-year-old overachiever. In fact, the winner of this year’s…
Newcomer Survey Highlights Challenges and Opportunities in Middlesex County
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY – At its September 23 meeting, Middlesex County Council received a presentation from the London and Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership…
Township Secures $2.065M in Multi-Level Government Partnership for Servicing of Glencoe Business and Industrial Park
Written By The Municipality of Southwest Middlesex GLENCOE - The Municipality is thrilled to announce over $2 million in senior government support to unlock new serviced industrial land in Glencoe,…
Strategic Plan Links County Goals with Local Opportunities
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – CAO Paul Shipway presented Middlesex County’s strategic priorities and upcoming initiatives to North Middlesex Council at the last council meeting on October 1st.…
Council Addresses Planning, Drainage & Infrastructure Issues
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – At the October 1 meeting, council dealt with several planning, drainage, and community service matters, including a barn setback variance, a farm severance,…
Municipality Keeps Strathroy Market Alive with New Plan for Broader Community Involvement
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC – Council has voted to continue operating the Downtown Strathroy Market under municipal oversight, opting to retain the popular night markets…
Lucan’s Artistic Spirit on Full Display at Community Exhibition
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – On Saturday, September 27, Lucan Library hosted a vibrant community art exhibition, bringing together local artists and residents for an afternoon of creativity and…
Funding Gap Raises Concern for Middlesex Centre Assets
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - There were words of warning about the cost of maintaining municipal assets like roads, bridges and water systems in Middlesex Centre.“Currently 54% of…
Community Spirit Shines at the 174th Ilderton Fair
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - The curtain has come down on another successful season for the Ilderton Fair, with crowds enjoying all there was to offer.This year’s fair ran…
Council Hears Busy Fire Season Report and Approves 2026 Infrastructure Funding
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council heard updates on local fire department operations and infrastructure funding during its October 6 meeting, where Fire Chief…
Truth Still Waiting to Be Heard
Written By David Gomez Imagine being forbidden to speak your mother tongue because someone decided it was not “civilized.” Imagine being a child, waking up every morning to shouting and…
Finding Voice and Memory: Author Donna Costa Reflects on Her Mother and New Book
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - When author Donna Costa sat down to write about her mother’s struggle with Alzheimer’s, she did not begin with…
Nairn Hosts 111th Women’s Institute Convention
Written By Olena Riznyk NAIRN – The 111th Southern Area Women’s Institute Convention was held on October 4 at the Church in Nairn, gathering around 60 members and guests from…