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Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - A new Speed Limit Request Policy designed to standardize and streamline the process for altering speed limits on municipal roads…
Written By Alan Good SPORTS - As the West Yeck Division Junior C playoff saga continued into round two, the games have been far from dull. Of the eight teams…
Written By Jan Sims SPORTS - The Komoka Kings have parted ways with Head Coach Rumun Ndur. A statement posted on the Kings website, describes the parting as “mutual” and…
Written By Alan Good As healthy as you are, keeping up with your exercise regimen of walking, strength training and, perhaps, yoga, there still may be a time in your…
Written By Carrie Jeffery Imagine for a moment the mystery of your history. Personal storytelling can be both fun and provide new perspectives on how we came to be. These…
Written By Miranda Regalado As nature revives again and spring finally makes its way back to us, we are able to enjoy the savory sweetness of strawberries, almost as sweet…
Written By Brad Harness Arriving at the store manager’s garage at 6pm - as the friendly fellow had instructed - Frankie Valera was greeted with a handshake and a smile.“You…
Written By John Bradley The name ”Montenegro” translated into English, means ”Black Mountain”. Locals do not refer to their country as ”Montenegro”, but instead say ”Crna Gora”. Formal languages spoken…
Written By Alice Gibb With the current drought drying up streams around southwestern Ontario, it’s hard to imagine the damage caused by the 1937 floods. But that April, the Thames…
TWO-VEHICLE COLLISION LEADS TO IMPAIRED CHARGEADELAIDE METCALFE- Driver facing impaired charge after two-vehicle collision sends one driver to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. On March 5, 2025, at 7:26 p.m., members…
Written By Jeffrey Reed Londoner Mitch Sutton has travelled the world as an amateur and professional golfer in search of fame and fortune. Now, the 33-year-old golf lifer is home,…
CME Constructed(US$/cwt DW) $89.16 Exchange Rate(C$/US$) 1.4325 100% Formula Price(C$/ckg DW) $231.20 National Direct Closing(US$/cwt DW) $89.03 USDA Wholesale Pork Price(US$/cwt) $96.24 Quebec Average(C$/ckg DW) $215.77 Quebec Daily Hog Volume132,…
Head $/cwt Lambs 4,146 Under 50 lbs. 86 581.57 50 - 64 lbs. 505 493.11 65 - 79 lbs. 748 451.97 80 - 94 lbs. 905 408.51 95 - 109…
Fed steers and heifers sold through auction markets this week at 741 head, were up 294 head from the previous week and 189 head higher than the same time last…
Corn: Tariffs and rumors of tariffs have certainly been difficult for the corn market which has surged this year up until about February 20th when the talk of US tariffs…
Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to make your move in the real estate market! Whether you’re looking to sell your current home or buy your dream one,…
Tuesday, March 11, 2025: Paul Giles 24 pts JoAnn Galbraith 18 pts Alva Lovell 12 pts Gary Douglas High score Shirley Gilliland Low score Friday, March 14, 2025: Alva Lovell…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter WARDSVILLE — Council has approved a petition under Section 4 of the Drainage Act to explore the construction of a new municipal…
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – At the March 19 council meeting, members received a detailed presentation from Rod Dupuis, Senior Operations Manager at the Ontario Clean Water Agency…
Written By Julianne Kloss, Strathroy BIA Coordinator STRATHROY - Strathroy’s downtown business community is off to a fresh start with the Strathroy BIA’s newly appointed Board of Directors. With a…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - As the US tariffs loom over cross-border trade, creating an atmosphere of uncertainty for Canadian businesses, Strathroy-Caradoc has been proactive…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN - On Wednesday evening, March 20th, the Lucan Library welcomed local residents for a moving and educational presentation on battlefields in Normandy, Belgium, and the…
Written By Jan Sims BRYANSTON - Opponents of plans to declare the 10-acre Bryanston School property surplus, filled the spectator seats at the March 12th Middlesex Centre council meeting.“In our…
Written By Jan Sims COLDSTREAM - Middlesex Centre is on the move. Effective April 1st, front desk services are returning to the newly-renovated municipal offices in Coldstream. That means as…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council approved two staff reports during its March 17 meeting, addressing amendments to the township’s Fees and Charges By-Law…
Written By David Gomez I don’t usually write about movies or series in this column, but I am going to make an exception because “Adolescence” truly deserves it. Currently streaming…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - The community-driven pop tab collection initiative, led by Melbourne resident Gordon Robbins, continues to make significant progress in support…
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG - On Saturday, March 22, the Ye Olde Town Hall in Ailsa Craig transformed into a curious blend of Irish festivity and small-town sleuthing…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - We returned to St. Marys in milder weather (we drove in a blizzard last time). The waterfalls, limestone buildings eateries are always inviting.One such…
Canadian Agricultural Safety Association Celebrates Annual Agricultural Safety Week Farmers and ranchers are encouraged to prioritize #FarmSafetyEverydayWinnipeg MB, February 20, 2025 – Canadian Agricultural Safety Week takes place March 16-22…