Seniors, What is Your Mindset?
Written By Alan Good In the last edition we covered how the road to peace and calmness is making the best use of what is in your power, accepting the…
Travel to the RCR Museum
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - In past articles we covered Museum London, then two other museums out by the airport (hey, it’s too cold for outdoor adventure). Now we…
Archive Alley: The Battle of Longwoods
Written By Glenn Stott The Battle of Longwoods fought on Wednesday, March 4, 1814, was not a major battle in the context of the War of 1812 but its story…
Sweet Potatoes: Beyond the Colorful Feast
Written By Miranda Regalado This week we’ll enjoy the savory taste of sweet potatoes. This orange-fleshed, buttery soft when baked, tuber has been around longer than we can determine. Its…
Reboot My Life: Serialized Fiction Part 2 of 8
Written By Brad Harness And with that, Frank Valera ran into the bedroom and scooped his clothes into his two suitcases, which he then placed by the back door.Re-entering the…
Pause For Thought: Interesting facts about…Nuclear Fusion
Written By John Bradley Fusion is the same process that powers the sun and is already being conducted in laboratories all over the world. Scientists have made exponential progress in…
Ask Alice: Hungry Hollow A Miller’s Dream
Written By Alice Gibb Although Ichabod Crane slept for decades after venturing into the fictional Sleepy Hollow, hard work was more the order of the day in the West Williams…
Police Files Feb 26, 2025
TWO-VEHICLE COLLISION INVOLVING OPP CRUISERLUCAN BIDDULPH - Middlesex County OPP investigating a two-vehicle collision involving an OPP cruiser. On January 31, 2025, at 7:45 a.m., members of the Middlesex County…
Reed’s County Sports Report: New Survey Findings Assist Local Golf Industry
Written By Jeffrey Reed With Old Man Winter making his presence known in a big way this month, the local golfing community pines even more for fairways and greens. In…
Grains Trends Market Trends For February & March 2025
Corn: We have had about a dollar rise in corn futures prices since harvest time. That has been an incredible surprise for many analysts. Some of them have called this…
Cattle Prices For week of Feb 20, 2025
Fed steers and heifers sold through auction markets this week at 379 head, were down 176 head from the previous week and 14 head smaller than the same time last…
SHEEP PRICES FOR WEEK OF Feb 18, 2025
Head $/cwt Lambs 2,425 Under 50 lbs. 14 346.86 50 - 64 lbs. 212 474.66 65 - 79 lbs. 194 437.19 80 - 94 lbs. 596 399.88 95 - 109…
PORK PRICES TOTALS FROM WEEK OF Feb 21, 2025:
CME Constructed(US$/cwt DW) $90.59 Exchange Rate(C$/US$) 1.4195 100% Formula Price(C$/ckg DW) $232.79 National Direct Closing(US$/cwt DW) $90.56 USDA Wholesale Pork Price(US$/cwt) $97.71 Quebec Average(C$/ckg DW) $227.82 Quebec Daily Hog Volume132,…
Thinking about Buying a Home? First step…call a local Realtor
Buying a home is one of the most significant financial and emotional investments a person can make. While the process can be exciting, it can also be complex and overwhelming.…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Friday, February 7, 2025: Marg Field 24 pts Lois McDonald 18 pts Carolann Huston 12 pts Gord Mitchell High score Violsn McLean Low score Tuesday, February 11, 2025: Howard van…
Animal Control Services to Continue Locally After Council Vote
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Council has decided to pursue a one-year contract with the Southwest Middlesex Animal Shelter following challenges in securing a…
Council Plans Two-Step Process to Fill Ward 3 Council Seat
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - The township has decided what step to take to fill the vacant Ward 3 council seat, following the resignation…
Comprehensive Update on Parkhill Lagoon Project Unveiled
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – During the February 19 council meeting, Amro Miqdadi, Assistant Regional Manager (London) and Project Manager at R.V. Anderson (RVA), provided an overview of…
Strathroy Rallies to Support Youth with Coldest Night of the Year Event
Written By Olena Riznyk STRATHROY - On February 22, Strathroy came together for a powerful cause as the Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraising event took place, benefiting the…
Urgent Appeal: Jake’s House Faces Closure Amidst Critical Funding Cuts
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN - Jake’s House was founded in 2004 by Irene and David Bodanis after their son, Jake, was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in 1995.…
Kilworth’s Frigid Recovery Offers Unique Cold Water Health Benefits
Written By Jan Sims KILWORTH - A Kilworth couple is taking the plunge - quite literally - into opening a business based on a hot trend in health and wellness.…
Mayor Calls for Action Against Harmful U.S. Tariffs
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex County Deputy Warden and Middlesex Centre Mayor Aina DeViet is publicly weighing in on the issue of U.S. tariffs and their potential…
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…
