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Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council approved several infrastructure-related contracts during its February 18 meeting, ensuring the continued maintenance and improvement of rural roads…
Written By David Gomez My younger sister has been studying at a high school in London for a couple of years now. Despite the challenges of leaving her home in…
Written By Donna Costa, Anne Kay, Brenda Martin & Martha Morrison MIDDLESEX COUNTY - The #ShopLocal movement is experiencing a renaissance, thanks to the current political climate. It’s visible everywhere:…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - What drives a community to thrive in the face of growing economic and social challenges? The London Community Foundation…
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY – On February 19, community leaders, educators, and industry partners gathered at Strathroy District Collegiate Institute and Holy Cross Secondary School to inaugurate the new…
Friday, January 17, 2025: Susan McNaughton &Gary Douglas 24 pts Carolyn Demers 18 pts Carolann Huston 12 pts Lois McDonald High score Ronald McDonald Low score Tuesday, January 21, 2025:…
Written By Jan Sims DELAWARE - Residents of Middlesex Centre and beyond are lacing up their skates for another season on the Delaware ice rink.The outdoor rink, which was first…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX & LONDON - Are you a writer seeking a community that shares your passion for the written word? The London Writers…
Written By Alan Good One result of aging, for most seniors, is pain. We may ache in the knees or other joints and may not have the mobility we once…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - At the eastern end of Oxford Street in London, just north of the airport, two military-style museums sit with displays of Royal Canadian Air…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LAMBTON-KENT-MIDDLESEX - The political landscape in Ontario is shifting rapidly as voters prepare for a provincial election on February 27. Premier Doug…
Written By Carol Small, Middlesex Centre Archives Middlesex County has a long and rich history. This year, 2025, marks a special milestone. It is 225 years since the name of…
Written By Miranda Regalado I know I am not the only one rushing in the mornings, trying to eat healthy, whilst making it tasty and fun. An easy option I…
Written By Brad Harness Frank Valera sat unhappily staring out the living room window. He twirled his wedding band around his finger meditatively. He looked around the room, which was…
Written By John Bradley Owls don’t have eyeballs—they’re more like eye tubes. They’re elongated and held in place by a bony structure in the skull called a sclerotic ring. Because…
Written By Alice Gibb The first black policeman in Canada was Lucan resident Peter Butler III, descendant of one of the early settlers at Wilberforce. Peter’s grandfather, whose slave name…
OPP INVESTIGATING FATAL COLLISION IN MIDDLESEX CENTREMIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex County OPP investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision. On January 22, 2025, at approximately 5:37 p.m., emergency services including members of…
Written By Jeffrey Reed SARI Therapeutic Riding in Arva is the winner of the first annual LondonOntarioSports.com Community Spirit Award.The new award recognizes Southwestern Ontario individuals or groups who change…
CME Constructed(US$/cwt DW) $84.77 Exchange Rate(C$/US$) 1.43726 100% Formula Price(C$/ckg DW) $220.46 National Direct Closing(US$/cwt DW) $84.81 USDA Wholesale Pork Price(US$/cwt) $95.01 Quebec Average(C$/ckg DW) $217.07 Quebec Daily Hog Volume132,…
Head $/cwt Lambs 2,894 Under 50 lbs. 161 510.30 50 - 64 lbs. 241 446.52 65 - 79 lbs. 508 424.88 80 - 94 lbs. 747 381.02 95 - 109…
Fed steers and heifers sold through auction markets this week at 303 head, were down 177 head from the previous week and 11 head smaller than the same time last…
When it comes to buying or selling a home, choosing the right real estate brokerage can make all the difference. Local real estate brokerages offer unique advantages that can lead…
Written By Stephen R. Campbell GLENCOE - The Glencoe Farm Toy Show has moved to a new date Saturday, February 22 2025 from 10am-3pm.The regular host Dave McEachren of (The…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX – The Municipality has formally declared one of the Ward 3 council seats vacant following the resignation of councillor Amy…
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG - North Middlesex’s first-ever annual Wedding Show, held on February 2 at the Ailsa Craig Recreation Centre, exceeded expectations with 35 vendors and 150…
Middlesex County Press Release STRATHROY - Nortera Foods, a leader in high-quality frozen vegetable production, officially celebrated the opening of its $25 million expansion today with Middlesex County Warden Brian…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - On February 3rd, Council approved the 2025 budget, which includes a 4.59% tax rate increase, during a public council meeting.…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – On February 4, council discussed the township’s unsuccessful application for the Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund (HUSF). Despite previous attempts to refine the…