Seniors Don’t Worry, Be at Peace
Written By Alan Good Do you recall the song, “Don’t worry, be happy”? You have put off seeing the doctor about some malady yet worry about what it could be.…
An In-Depth Discussion with Liberal Candidate Kent Keenan
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX-LONDON - In an exclusive interview, Kent Keenan, the Liberal Party candidate for Middlesex-London, shared his vision for the riding, his background,…
Green Party’s Jim Johnston Speaks on Innovation and Integration for Middlesex-London
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX-LONDON - As the federal elections approach, Jim Johnston, the Green Party candidate for Middlesex-London, shares his vision for a balanced approach…
Archive Alley: Safe Keeping of Records
Written By Carol Small, Middlesex Centre Archives Are historical records being stored safely? Are the records paper or digital? Are copies stored in a separate location? These questions are important…
Nature’s Purple Pills: The Health Magic of Blueberries
Written By Miranda Regalado When it comes to berries, we have them in every color and flavor. Speaking of blueberries, the source is close to home. They originated in North…
Reboot My Life: Serialized Fiction Part 5 of 8
Written By Brad Harness Frankie, now going by Jordan Smith, drove out of town. He had no particular destination in mind so he took his time, enjoying the scenery and…
Pause For Thought: Interesting facts about…Tasmania
Written By John Bradley At just under 91,000 square kilometres, Tasmania is Australia’s smallest state, around 40% the size of the next smallest state, Victoria, which is Australia’s smallest mainland…
Ask Alice: Spring Fair Traditional Ailsa Craig Event
Written By Alice Gibb For many years, the arrival of spring in Ailsa Craig meant not only the scent of lilacs in the air, but also the annual spring fair.…
Police Files April 9, 2025
SEARCH WARRANT RESULTS IN DRUG TRAFFICKING AND FIREARM CHARGESSOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX- Four individuals have been charged after search warrant executed in Glencoe. On March 26, 2025, members of the Ontario Provincial…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Bike Boom Not Slowing Down
Written By Jeffrey Reed Like many sports and leisure-time activities, cycling experienced a big boom during the COVID-19 pandemic – and there’s no slowing down for this two-wheel fun. In…
Sheep Prices April 1, 2025
Head $/cwt Lambs 4,490 Under 50 lbs. 181 575.58 50 - 64 lbs. 931 522.73 65 - 79 lbs. 1,142 459.47 80 - 94 lbs. 710 428.01 95 - 109…
PORK PRICES TOTALS FROM WEEK OF April 11, 2025:
CME Constructed(US$/cwt DW) $88.57 Exchange Rate(C$/US$) 1.4266 100% Formula Price(C$/ckg DW) $228.70 National Direct Closing(US$/cwt DW) $88.14 USDA Wholesale Pork Price(US$/cwt) $95.45 Quebec Average(C$/ckg DW) $213.93 Quebec Daily Hog Volume133,…
Grain Trends: Special Edition – Market Trends Report – USDA Report March 31, 2025:
Corn: Corn seems to be above the fray with regard to tariff price action. There have been all kinds of bad news thrown at the corn market with regard to…
Cattle Prices For week of April 3, 2025
Fed steers and heifers sold through auction markets this week at 94 head, were down 798 head from the previous week and 412 head lower than the same time last…
Platinum Key Realty: Personalized Service for Every Home Buyer and Seller
Written By The Team at Platinum Key Realty Inc. Buying or selling a home can be one of life’s most significant decisions, and choosing the right real estate professional can…
Township Approves CIP Grants to Boost Local Business Signage
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - The Municipality has approved four applications under the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) 2025, aimed at supporting local businesses through…
McGillivray PS Needs Playground Equipment
Written By Alan Good MCGILLIVRAY - McGillivray Public School, located just north of Parkhill, is a small community-oriented school. Challenges that might appear taxing to some schools are more distressing…
Strathroy Farmers Rally for Global Hunger Relief at Canadian Food grains Bank Meeting
Written By Olena Riznyk STRATHROY - On March 25, members of the farming community gathered in Strathroy for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank spring meeting. The event focused on how local…
Mixed Reactions to Proposed Five-Storey Building in Lucan’s Heart
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – At the March 18 council meeting, feedback was heard on a proposal to build a five-storey apartment building with commercial space on the ground…
Township Faces Annexation Rumours
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Could annexation by the city of London be a possibility for parts of Middlesex Centre?That’s the provocative question raised after councillors at a…
Strategic Plan Update Shows Significant Progress
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Council was given an update on the municipality’s Strategic Plan at its March 26th meeting.“We are on the home stretch of our strategic…
Discovering Harmony: The Therapeutic Power of Timbuktu Alpaca Farm
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Last week, despite a persistent downpour, my visit to Timbuktu Alpaca Farm & Agri-Tourism Farm in Adelaide Metcalfe, offered…
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor,Our neighbours to the south havechanged. They’ve turned into that house on the street that has a lot of junk on the lawn with broken Christmas ornaments left up…
Opinion: Economic Protectionism and Its Impact: A New Age of American Isolationism
Written By David Gomez Just a few days ago, I rewatched the magnificent HBO television series “John Adams,” starring Paul Giamatti and directed by Tom Hooper in 2008. This valuable…
Strathroy Teens Find Fun, Faith, and Friendship at Providence URC
Written By Olena Riznyk STRATHROY - In Strathroy, there is a special place where teens can have fun, make new friends, and grow in their faith. It’s called the Teen…
A Journey Through Time: Heritage Fair Connects Community with History
Written By David Gomez DELAWARE - On Saturday, March 29, the Middlesex Centre Archives hosted their annual Heritage Fair at the Delaware Community Centre, drawing enthusiasts from across the county…
Sweet Success: Rolling Ridge Maple Taps into Spring Season
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - The sap is running at maple syrup farms across the region, including Rolling Ridge Maple Products near Ilderton.Following what has felt like a long…
Travel to the Marthaville Habitat
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Take a short drive west to Wyoming (Ontario, not the state) if you enjoy quiet walks in one of the local conservation areas. Lambton…
Lucan Biddulph Recognizes Local Leaders & Reviews City Projects
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – A highlight of the March 18 council meeting was the presentation of the Mayor’s Honour Roll, which recognized four individuals for their outstanding…
Strathroy-Caradoc Council Approves New Member for Tri-Township Arena Board
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MOUNT BRYDGES - Council has officially appointed resident William Flegel to the Tri-Township Arena Board of Management, filling the vacancy left by…