McDonald’s Opens Doors in Mount Brydges
Written By David Gomez MOUNT BRYDGES – Two years after a proposal to bring McDonald's to Mount Brydges faced considerable opposition, the community's first restaurant officially celebrated its grand opening…
Strathroy & District Chamber of Commerce 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards
Agribusiness Award (“The Roots of Industry”) WINNER: Green Bee Floral Co. Sponsored by Libro Credit Union Criteria: Recognizes achievement in farming and agriculture (production, processing, distribution) alongside environmental and social…
A Message From Your MP, Lianne Rood
As the harvest draws to a close across our region, I want to express my deep gratitude for the extraordinary work you have done. Day after day, you have brought…
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Farmers
As we move through harvest season, I want to take a moment to personally thank the farmers and farming families of Lambton–Kent–Middlesex for everything you do.Farming is more than a…
Tree Planting Initiative Aims to Restore Medway Creek
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Volunteers will be digging in to plant more than 1,800 trees, starting this fall along Medway Creek.The Community Tree Planting Project aims to…
Middlesex Centre Receives $70,500 Fire Protection Grant
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre is getting a provincial grant to help improve firefighter health and safety, and reduce the risks associated with emergency response.A $70,500…
Middlesex County Agri-Business Tour Showcases Local Industries
Written By Olena Riznyk MIDDLESEX COUNTY – From growing young vegetable plants to building heavy machinery and turning farm waste into energy, Middlesex County’s Fall Agri-Business Tour gave participants a…
Obituaries: Oct 28, 2026
KELLY, Tom, 77, Oct 26, Van HeckLOWRY, Lloyd, 86, Oct 25, DenningsKOLKMAN, Egbert (Bert), 87, Oct 24, Elliott-MadillMANSFIELD, Mary Margret, 86, Oct 23, DenningsDEKKER, Magdalena, 97, Oct 23, DenningsPINHEIRO, Piedade…
Middlesex Municipal Elections 2026
In this section you will find info regarding the candidates for the 2026 Middlesex County Municipal Elections. There are Banner interviews with the candidates in every riding and a map…
PHANTOMS OF THE OPRY Bring Classic Country Tribute to Ye Old Town Hall
AILSA CRAIG – Classic country is coming back to Main Street. The Phantoms of the Opry – A Tribute To Classic Country will take stage at Ye Old Town Hall,…
Celebrating Small Business Week in Middlesex County
Behind every small business is someone who chose to take a risk, solve a problem, and pursue a vision. This Small Business Week, let’s celebrate the people whose hard work,…
A Message FromThe Strathroy & District Chamber of Commerce
Small businesses are the pulse of the region. They are the family-run shops, local service providers, and innovators who employ our neighbors, sponsor our youth teams, and give our community…
Celebrating Small Business in Lambton–Kent–Middlesex
Small Business Week is an opportunity to recognize the entrepreneurs and small business owners who are the heart of our communities. Across Lambton–Kent–Middlesex, local businesses create jobs, support families, sponsor…
A Message FromLianne Rood, MP
Happy Small Business Week, Middlesex–London! Our communities are full of hardworking entrepreneurs and small business owners. It takes a certain kind of resolve to choose this way of life: early…
Ilderton Terry Fox Run Returns After Six Years
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - They walked, ran, rolled, and one man even carried a canoe on his head! That was the scene for the Terry Fox Run in…
Middlesex County Hockey Roundup
Written By Alan Good SPORTS - The three Middlesex County Junior teams, Mount Brydges Bulldogs, Lucan Irish and North Middlesex Stars, are well into their 2026-27 season, bringing action and…
What Do You Believe?
Written By Alan Good It’s a simple question, isn’t it? Or is it? When it comes to aging, what do you perceive yourself as—mentally?We have looked at the term “agism”…
Travel to Dunlop’s Tomb
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Who would think a hike could provide knowledge of our past. A short drive to Goderich can put you on the right path to…
Ilderton Continuation School or The School that Almost Wasn’t
Written By Carol Small, Middlesex Centre Archives What you are about to read is a story about a community-inspired project… and forethought and planning, or the lack there of.Ilderton had…
When Everything Changed: Serialized Fiction Part 4 of 8
Written By Brad Harness “Global currency?” George said. “Do you mean we used to have another currency before the one we have today?”I responded to his question.“Today we have the…
The Colour Yellow
Written By Mary Nunn, Strathroy Working Artist, Educator & Mentor A primary colour, the compliment is Violet, a mixture of blue and red. Yellow is the lightest in value; lemon…
Bear Creek, Nature’s School
Written By John Caverhill I started public school each fall with two new pairs of overalls, the standard garb for most farm boys back in the 1940s. Mom’s hope, seldom…
Seniors’ Sports, Recreation Catching Up To Demand
Written By Jeffrey Reed My first word was, ball–or so my mother told me. Here we are, almost 65 years later, and sports still has a grip on me. I’ve…
A Message from Mayor Allan Mayhew
When I first ran for Mayor in 2018, I indicated that my journey in public service would conclude in November 2026. As I prepare to complete my term, I would…
New Theatre Production Comes to Ailsa Craig
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – Jessica Ducharme first performed at Ye Olde Towne Hall in 2013. This month, she returns with Sea Through the Glass, a play she…
Council Supports Push for Consistent E-Scooter Regulations
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY-CARADOC – Council has supported a resolution calling on the Ontario government to establish consistent regulations for electric scooters, as questions continue over where the increasingly…
Sixteen Years of Service, a Lifetime of Memories
Written By Cathy Burghardt-Jesson, Mayor of Lucan-Biddulph As I prepare to leave elected office, I have found myself reflecting on what has been an incredible journey. I have been fortunate…
Reflecting on Years of Service and Shared Progress
Written By Aina DeViet, Mayor of Middlesex Centre Serving on Middlesex Centre Council has been one of the greatest privileges of my life, and I am profoundly grateful for the…
Reflecting on a Term of Progress and Cooperation
Written By Sue Clarke, Mayor of Adelaide Metcalfe It is hard to believe that this term of council is ending. Here are some of the accomplishments we have achieved over…