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Written By ThamesTalbot Land Trust KOMOKA – Thames Talbot Land Trust, the Livingstone family, neighbours and friends celebrated the protection of Livingstone Farm, 100 acres of land just north of…
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG - On April 26, 2025, the North Middlesex Historical Society brought the Ailsa Craig Recreation Centre to life with its 28th Annual Fun Night…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre firefighters have another tool in their tool kit. And this one is designed to help pets. The municipality has received a…
Written By Miranda Regalado The weather has settled into the perfect temperature, not too hot nor too cold, yet another benefit of spring. With better weather, our options to enjoy…
Written By Brad Harness Jordan Smith walked out of the used car dealership lot counting the fresh bills in his hand. He nodded appreciatively as he recounted the two-thousand bucks.“This…
Written By John Bradley Indonesia is known for being megadiverse, meaning it has a vast number of different species, many found nowhere else in the world. Just 17 countries have…
Written By Alice Gibb There’s an old joke that asks - “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” The answer; “Practice, practice, practice.” We don’t know if Charles Saunders (1867-1937)…
Written By Bert’s Repair Service Your vehicle air conditioning system is essential to keep you safe, comfortable and cool in your vehicle during the summer. Your air conditioning system is…
Written By Paul Langan Orval Shaw, a name that once echoed through over 40 cities, towns and countryside of Ontario, was more than just a petty criminal. He was a…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - My trip was short this time as I remained in my back yard to hide easter eggs for our grandchildren. The night before had…
Written By Alan Good Attitude check. How do you feel about your life? What is your attitude right now? What does your attitude say about you?Some might answer that life…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX-LONDON - In the lead-up to the April 28 federal election, Middlesex-London Conservative candidate and incumbent Member of Parliament Lianne Rood sat…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX–LONDON - Cynthia Ann Workman, a psychotherapist and certified addictions counsellor, is running as the People’s Party of Canada (PPC) candidate for…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX–LONDON - Taylor McIntosh, a frontline child and youth worker, union leader, and mother, is running as the New Democratic Party (NDP)…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter GRAND BEND – What began as a dream from the pages of a Dutch newspaper has blossomed into one of Southwestern Ontario’s…
Written By Jeffrey Reed Today, as we groan about the price of eggs and butter, sports memorabilia collectors have no problem shelling out their hard-earned wages for a bubblegum card,…
Head $/cwt Lambs 8,025 Under 50 lbs. 724 549.08 50 - 64 lbs. 2,600 516.81 65 - 79 lbs. 2,101 445.96 80 - 94 lbs. 1,221 408.01 95 - 109…
CME Constructed(US$/cwt DW) $85.34 Exchange Rate(C$/US$) 1.3884 100% Formula Price(C$/ckg DW) $214.40 National Direct Closing(US$/cwt DW) $84.72 USDA Wholesale Pork Price(US$/cwt) $93.27 Quebec Average(C$/ckg DW) $199.09 Quebec Daily Hog Volume133,…
Fed steers and heifers sold through auction markets this week at 340 head, were down 115 head from the previous week and 230 head lower than the same time last…
Friday, April 4, 2025: Gord Mitchell 18 pts Gary Douglas 12 pts Lois Steen & Lois McDonald High Score Susan McNaughton Low Score Tuesday, April 8, 2025:Deb DeNuke 24 pts…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX – Council Approves Pool Upgrades and Continues Fire Department’s Participation in County Mutual Aid Program.At the April 9 meeting of…
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – During the April 9 meeting, Sam Shannon, Director of Infrastructure and Operations, presented a report to council recommending the addition of an asphalt…
Written By Donna Pammer, Executive Director, Strathroy & District Chamber of Commerce I’m thrilled to introduce myself as the new Executive Director of the Strathroy & District Chamber of Commerce.…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – The April 8th council meeting opened with a heartfelt tribute to Deputy Fire Chief Tim Shipley, who retired after nearly 30 years of…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN - On April 17, Lucan library visitors joined to celebrate National Canadian Film Day with a screening of BlackBerry, the darkly comedic story of the…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - The province is planning to extend strong mayor powers to an additional 169 Ontario municipalities, including Middlesex Centre. But are they likely to…
Volunteers Make Waves.Together, we create ripples of change The theme for National Volunteer Week 2025 is Volunteers Make Waves. It highlights the power, impact and importance of individual and collective…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter KERWOOD – Council has officially designated the 2025 Kerwood Annual Ball Tournament as a municipally significant event, a move that clears the…
Written By David Gomez Pope Francis has passed away at the age of 88. And as I write this column, a profound sadness takes hold of my entire body and…
Written By Middlesex County Media Relations MIDDLESEX COUNTY – At the April 8th meeting of Middlesex County Council, Durk Vanderwerff was appointed Acting Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the County…