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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…
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – At the March 5 council meeting, the committee discussed a proposed development at 237 to 241 Parkhill Main Street, presented by Craig Hansford…
Written By Alan Good SPORTS - In the first round of playoff hockey within the PJHL Schmalz Cup which began February 19, the Lucan Irish were knocked out of the…
Written By Jan Sims SPORTS - Intercounty rivals, Komoka Kings and Strathroy Rockets took to the ice as the regular season wound down. It was a closely-fought battle, with the…
Written By Alan Good Exercise can be one way of toning up, gaining strength and relieving stress. Whether you walk, bike, do strength training exercises, or garden, whatever you do…
Written By Carol Small, Middlesex Centre Archives Depending on sources, some give the date of formation of Middlesex County as 1798 when the London District was created. The Archives of…
Written By Miranda Regalado Continuing with our plan of eating healthier this year, the journey becomes colourful this week, thanks to beets. Beetroot, or Beta vulgaris, the taproot portion of…
Written By Brad Harness Frankie Valera knew his womanizing had caused his marriage to fall apart. He knew after Janice he should stop. He knew, too, after Karen. He had…
Written By John Bradley The president praises thecongressman who body-slammed a reporter An overcompensating presssecretary lies about crowd size Trump tells the Boy Scouts about a hot New York party…
Written By Alice Gibb When Robert Elliott (1858-1902) of Tamalghmore Farm, London Township, died too soon at age 44, his friends wanted to create a special memorial. That memorial was…
INVESTIGATION LEADS TO CHARGESMIDDLESEX CENTRE- Individual from Middlesex Centre facing charges. On February 11, 2025, at 7:09 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to…
Written By Jeffrey Reed Although Middlesex County residents were anxious to trade in their winter boots for gardening gloves last month, a blast of winter reminiscent of traditional snow days…
CME Constructed(US$/cwt DW) $90.11 Exchange Rate(C$/US$) 1.4393 100% Formula Price(C$/ckg DW) $234.79 National Direct Closing(US$/cwt DW) $89.51 USDA Wholesale Pork Price(US$/cwt) $97.78 Quebec Average(C$/ckg DW) $229.75 Quebec Daily Hog Volume132,…
Head $/cwt Lambs 3,732 Under 50 lbs. 57 589.05 50 - 64 lbs. 495 490.44 65 - 79 lbs. 915 445.73 80 - 94 lbs. 678 421.85 95 - 109…
Fed steers and heifers sold through auction markets this week at 171 head, were down 474 head from the previous week and 253 head lower than the same time last…
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial and personal decisions you’ll ever make. It’s an exciting process, but it can also be complex, requiring expertise in real estate,…
Friday, February 21, 2025: Gary Douglas 24 pts Lois McDonald 18 pts Carol Toetenel 12 pts Margaret Field High score Deb DeNuke Low score Tuesday, February 25, 2025: Carolyn Demers,Jan…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - The Municipality is moving forward with an application for funding through the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to support upgrades…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter GLENCOE – On February 22, despite the chill and heavy snowfall, the Glencoe Agricultural Hall was buzzing with warmth and excitement as…
Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL - Nestled in the heart of the countryside, Fort Rose Maple Company has been producing high-quality maple syrup for over three decades. What began as…
Written By Olena Riznyk STRATHROY - Craig Robinson, a Strathroy native, has turned his long-time dream into reality by opening a unique candy store in town. His journey from working…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY- On March 3, council approved an additional allocation of $14,500 from the 2025 Progress through Partnership Program (PTP) for the construction…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN-BIDDULPH – Mayor Doug Cook of Lambton Shores and CAO Steve McAuley provided an in-depth update on the progress, challenges, and future of the Huron Shores…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN-BIDDULPH – At the March 4 council meeting, various issues were discussed. Among them, the council reviewed and approved an annual letter of support from the…