Federal Boost for Housing: Middlesex Centre Receives $4.25M
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre will be getting just under $4.25 million in federal funds to help improve the local housing stock.The money is part of…
Council Approves Key Infrastructure Contracts for Drainage, Dust Control, and Gravel Maintenance
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…
Global Support for Ukraine: Debunking Trump’s Misleading Narratives
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…
ReadLocal: Local Stories, Canadian Voices
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:…
The London Community Foundation’s Role in Sustainable Community Development
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…
Strathroy Celebrates Launch of Innovative Skilled Trades Hub
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…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
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:…
Delaware Ice Rink Opens for Another Season of Community Skating
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…
The London Writers Society’s Anthology Project Brings Local Voices to Light
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…
Seniors and Think Away Your Pain
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…
Travel to London’s Aircraft & Radar Museums
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…
Ontario’s Early Election: What It Means for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex
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…
Happy 225th Birthday, Middlesex County(Part I)
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…
Rise & Shine: The Power of Overnight Oats
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…
Reboot My Life: Serialized Fiction Part 1 of 8
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…
Pause For Thought: Interesting facts about…Owls
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…
Ask Alice: Canada’s First Black Police Officer Owned Much of Lucan
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…
Police Files
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…
Reed’s County Sports Report: SARI Therapeutic Riding Wins Community Spirit Award
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…
PORK PRICES TOTALS FROM WEEK OF Feb 7 2025:
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,…
SHEEP PRICES FOR WEEK OF Feb 4, 2025
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…
Cattle Prices For week of Feb 6, 2025
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…
The Benefits of Using a Local Real Estate Brokerage Why Local Expertise Matters When Buying or Selling a Home
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…
Glencoe Farm Toy Show
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…
Ward 3 Vacancy Declared as Councillor Steps Down
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…
Township Celebrates Successful Wedding Show Launch
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…
Nortera Foods Announces $25 Million Expansion
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…
Council Passes 2025 Budget with 4.59% Tax Increase
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.…