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Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY – On August 7, under clear skies and with shovels in hand, Burnbrae Farms marked the start of construction for its…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN-BIDDULPH – At the August 5th meeting, Council considered upgrades to the Lucan Community Memorial Centre pavilion, the replacement of the William Street watermain, the County…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre has a new Arts & Culture policy. The policy was endorsed at the August 6th council meeting, and will serve as…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE – The township is inviting residents to have their say in the 2026 municipal budget. People have until August 18th to complete a survey…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter KERWOOD – The heart of Kerwood Park came alive on Saturday, July 26, as residents and visitors gathered for the 5th Annual…
Written By David Gomez We cannot live with our eyes blindfolded and continue ignoring what is happening in the world. I know this country is among the most peaceful on…
Written By David Gomez AILSA CRAIG – The sound of bagpipes, the clash of competition, and the hum of community filled the air on Saturday, July 26, as the Ailsa…
Written By Olena Riznyk STRATHROY - More than 140 golfers gathered at Caradoc Sands Golf Club on Friday, July 25 for the third annual Golf Fore Mental Health Tournament. Organized…
Written By David Gomez MIDDLESEX COUNTY – As part of an ongoing national modernization effort, Middlesex County Council received an update on July 8 regarding preparations for the rollout of…
Friday, July 4th, 2025: Carol Toetenel 18 pts Laura McCallum 12 pts Paul Giles High Score Cecelia Bury Low Score Tuesday, July 8, 2025: Howard van der Hooft &George Langford…
Written By Donna Pammer, Executive Director, Strathroy & District Chamber of Commerce It has been a busy and exciting quarter for the Strathroy & District Chamber of Commerce, and we’re…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Less than an hour from our reader base, Sarnia has a lot to offer if you like to spend some time walking along water…
Written By Alan Good Are you suffering from what is termed, “disuse atrophy’? You want to do more but your body says, “No!” You have sat, or lain, so long…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY — Under a bright July 5th sky, members of the Strathroy-Caradoc community gathered on the steps of town hall to raise…
Written By Brian Huis Cemeteries can serve as public parks, providing green spaces and a sense of place as well as cultural and historical context for local communities. Many graveyards,…
Written By Miranda Regalado Sometimes you want to eat an entire cucumber; let me show you the way to do it.” It is truly astonishing to see the impact social…
Written By Brad Harness It was a few weeks later that Lila Jenkins, the behavioural therapist, returned to Jackdaw, a small mining and lumber town in the hills of eastern…
Written By John Bradley The Greenlanders call their own country Inuit Nunaat or Kalaallit Nunaat, meaning Land of the People or Land of the Greenlanders, respectively. Greenland is a vast…
Written By Alice Gibb When Mrs. S.J. Scoyns of Komoka spotted a glow through her front window at 5 a.m. on a winter’s morning in 1947, she could guess the…
SINGLE VEHICLE COLLISION LEADS TO POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY CHARGESLUCAN BIDDULPH - Single vehicle collision into hydro pole leads to multiple charges. On July 6, 2025, at 3:56 p.m., members…
Written By Jeffrey Reed Well before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Canadians had embraced staycations and nearcations as the new norms. A continuing poor economy meant extravagant trips abroad were out,…
Written By Jan Sims MOUNT BRYDGES - If the shoe fits - throw it. The horseshoe that is. Horseshoes is a sport with roots that go back many years, with…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX – A recent presentation by Venfor Inc. proposing the construction of 17 wind turbines within the municipality has ignited a…
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – The second annual Mud Creek Bluegrass Festival, held July 10–13 at Ken Vernon Park in Parkhill, brought together more than 400 attendees for…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - Council addressed two key community matters during its regular meeting on July 7: the awarding of a new animal control…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – At the July 8 Council meeting, a significant portion of discussion focused on the approval of a pre-servicing agreement for the Timber Ridge…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Plans for a large-scale development along Glendon Dr. in Middlesex Centre went before municipal council at its July 16th meeting, with barely a…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Call it a sign of the season; “Road Closed Ahead”. Summer road resurfacing got underway in Middlesex Centre this week. Work is expected…