The Local Loop: Why Our Choices Define Our Future
By Donna Pammer, Executive Director Strathroy & District Chamber of Commerce In the spring of 2026, the phrase “Shop Local” has moved beyond a community sentiment; it has become a…
Small Towns Thrive When You Shop Local
Every time you choose a local shop, café, or service, you’re helping real people who live and work in throughout Strathroy-Caradoc.Strathroy-Caradoc offers a lot to explore, with a mix of…
Let’s Get FITT
Written By Alan Good “With the increase of life expectancy, we are outliving our ‘fitness’ and succumbing to disabilities of old age, and to reverse this we need at lease…
WWII Commemorations in Normandy and Europe (Part II)
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - During a recent event at the Ailsa Craig Legion, two speakers made presentations concerning World War 2 in Europe and their take-away from it.…
A Smile and a Handshake Cannot be Hacked
Written By Allan Mayhew,Mayor of Southwest Middlesex Following a request from The Banner staff for a letter of opinion on the importance of shopping locally, I realized I had neglected…
BookFest 2026 Brings Local Writers and Readers Together
Written By David Gomez MIDDLESEX COUNTY & LONDON - Inside St. Anne’s Anglican Church Hall in Byron, visitors moved between rows of independently published books, a poetry station and local…
The Sower of Seeds: Serialized Fiction Part 6 of 8
Written By Brad Harness Francine was not a big woman and when she collided - let herself collide - with her neighbour Mark, she more or less bounced off of…
Interesting facts about….The World Cup
Written By John Bradley Every match at the inaugural 1930 World Cup in Uruguay was played in one city: Montevideo. Brazil’s Pele is the only player to win three World…
Diamonds in the Rough
Written By John Caverhill “In the Spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.” In the case of an old man (me) memories of activities on the…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Camping A Breathof Fresh Air
Written By Jeffrey Reed Don’t look now, but camping is closing in on an all-time high amongst North Americans. According to the Kampgrounds of America (KOA) 2026 Camping & Outdoor…
Historic Ye Olde Towne Hall to Host Sean McCann Solo Performance
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – After years of performing for massive crowds across Canada, Sean McCann says the shows he remembers most are the small ones.McCann will bring…
The Appin Jane’s Walk
Written By Dylan Grubb APPIN - You would be very surprised to learn of the long and storied history that has taken place over the years in the little town…
Municipalities Unite on Election Compliance Committee for 2026
Written By David Gomez SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - A regional approach to election oversight will be used for the 2026 municipal election cycle after Southwest Middlesex council approved participation in a…
GDHS Pollinator Garden Receives Municipal Support for Final Phase
Written By David Gomez SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Rows of local plants, towering sunflowers and interpretive displays at Glencoe District High School (GDHS) became the focus of discussion at council on…
Council Approves Drainage, Housing and Community Funding Projects
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – At the last council meeting on May 6, council supported proposed housing grant changes, approved a new animal control contract, discussed local school…
Municipal Infrastructure Projects Approved
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY-CARADOC – Council approved several infrastructure and emergency preparedness initiatives during its April 20 meeting, including road reconstruction work, sidewalk improvements, a culvert replacement project and…
Community Support on Full Display at Lucan Fire Hall Breakfast
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – The Lucan Fire Hall was packed for the return of the Lucan Firefighter’s Breakfast on May 3, as families, neighbours and long-time regulars gathered…
Friday Night Racing Returns to Delaware Speedway
Written By Jan Sims DELAWARE - They revved their engines for another racing season at Delaware Speedway. Opening weekend took place May 8th and 9th.The Delaware Speedway draws an average…
Massive Glendon Drive Development Moves Forward in Komoka
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - A proposed large-scale development on Glendon Drive in Komoka has passed another marker on its way to becoming a reality.Middlesex Centre council has approved…
Council Approves ICI Recycling Fees and Reviews Fire Department Update
Written By David Gomez ADELAIDE METCALFE - Emergency responses and upcoming changes to commercial recycling services were among the topics discussed during council’s April 20 meeting, where councillors also approved…
Parkhill Home Building Centre Celebrates Grand Re-Opening with Community Event
Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL – Staff, customers and local officials gathered May 8 as Parkhill Home Building Centre celebrated its grand re-opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony, barbecue and…
Students Visit Graves of Strathroy Brothers Killed in World War II
Written By Jan Sims STRATHROY - Students from Strathroy District Collegiate got a special understanding of the sacrifices made by soldiers in World War II, as part of a school…
Students Spread Across Glencoe for Earth Day Community Clean-Up
Written By Olena Riznyk GLENCOE – Students moved through parks, sidewalks and along the railway tracks across Glencoe on Earth Day morning, picking up garbage in places people don’t always…
Vanished Villages in Western Middlesex
Written By Jenny Grainger Western Middlesex – in fact, all of Southwestern Ontario - was once covered with pioneer villages that faded in the twentieth century. Often, we see reminders…
Paint Ontario 2026: A Celebration of Art by the Lake
Each spring, the lakeside town of Grand Bend comes alive with colour, creativity, and community spirit during Paint Ontario, one of Ontario’s most anticipated visual art events. From May 2…
Residents Learn to Recognize Signs of Human Trafficking
Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL – Human trafficking doesn’t always look like crime–and that’s exactly what makes it dangerous.That was the message shared during a recent community awareness session at…
Me and Flo: A Poet and an Artist Collaborating Across Centuries
Written By Emily De Angelis, The London Writers Society (LWS) I was introduced to the work of Canadian painter Florence Carlyle in 2019 on my first visit to the Woodstock…
Driving Old Casey
Written By John Caverhill It was a late May day in 1948 and I had just turned twelve years old. Dad met me as I got home from school and…
A Message From Prime Shine Auto Spa
We took the time on this spring day to ask a few questions of Prime Shine Auto Spa in Strathroy Why do we need to get your vehicle detailed? It’s…