Young Student Inspires New Pathway at Caradoc Public School
Written By Olena Riznyk MOUNT BRYDGES – When 11-year-old Kaylee Needham saw a friend trip on a deteriorating pathway at Caradoc Public School, she asked her dad if they could…
New Book Celebrates 178 Years of Glencoe Fair History, 1848–2026
Written By Harold Carruthers and Natasha Kalita A new commemorative book, The History of the Glencoe Fair, 1848–2026, brings together 178 years of agricultural, social and community history, preserving the…
Understanding the Cost of Tariffs
Written By Ian Nunn Investopedia defines a tariff as “a tax imposed by one country on the goods and services (hereafter just ‘goods’) imported from another country”. The tax is…
Stories of Bear Creek School
Written By John Caverhill School Section #7 Lobo Township aka Bear Creek Public School: architecturally speaking its design was utilitarian; a rectangular wooden box with a peaked roof enclosed a…
Komoka Kings Split Weekend Matchups
Written By Jan Sims SPORTS - It was a split weekend for the Komoka Kings, with the team recording a victory against the London Nationals on Saturday September 19th, and…
Middlesex Centre Removes Rail Trail Expansion from Transportation Plan
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Plans to expand a rail trail in Middlesex Centre have been derailed; at least for now. Middlesex Centre council voted to remove the…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Tennis On The Upswing
Written By Jeffrey Reed Baby boomers like me were part of the 1970s tennis boom, fueled greatly by the likes of John McEnroe-Jimmy Connors-Björn Borg and Chris Evert-Martina Navratilova rivalries.…
Pop Tab Campaign Continues to Support Strathroy Hospital
Written By David Gomez MIDDLESEX - It is very likely that you have seen one of these collection buckets somewhere in Middlesex County—and, for that matter, there is one right…
Council Divided on Wayfinding Signage
Written By David Gomez SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - A provincial grant application for new directional signs will not move forward in Southwest Middlesex after council voted against the proposal during its…
Strathroy Hospice Plan Receives Unanimous County Support
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY-CARADOC - A proposed hospice on Walkers Drive will move forward after Middlesex County Council unanimously approved a planning amendment, despite a recommendation from County planning…
Highview Lucan Opens Its Doors to Residents
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – Five months after Highview presented its plans for 139 Main St. to Lucan Biddulph council, the renovated building has opened its doors.Highview Lucan welcomed…
Mayor DeViet Steps Away After 16 Years in Municipal Politics
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - A familiar name won’t be on the ballot in Middlesex Centre in the upcoming municipal election. Long-time local politician and mayor, Aina DeViet,…
Council Approves New Agreements, Reviews Building Activity
Written By David Gomez ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council dealt with a mix of financial, administrative and election-related business at its September 8 meeting, approving new software and service agreements while…
Decades of Research Become a New History of the Glencoe Fair
Written By David Gomez GLENCOE — Nearly six decades of research into the Glencoe Fair have been brought together in a new book by local historian Harold Carruthers, launched as…
A Message From The Komoka Community Market
Written By Loretta Perrie, KCM Customer One of the things I love most about living in Middlesex County is having access to so many outdoor farmers’ markets. I’m always a…
Ye Olde Towne Hall Celebrates 25 Years in Ailsa Craig
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – Twenty-five years ago, a group of Ailsa Craig residents came together to keep the community’s old town hall open. Today, the building is…
Middlesex Fire Department Urges Residents to Know the Risks of Lithium-Ion Batteries this Fire Prevention Week
The theme for Fire Prevention Week™, October 4–10, 2026, is “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.”Sept 23, 2026 — The Middlesex-fire departments are teaming up with the…
Cultural Appropriation or Cultural Appreciation: Know the Difference!
Is it considered cultural appropriation for a non- Indigenous person to buy a piece of Indigenous art or wear Indigenous clothing?National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is an excellent time…
A Day Highlighting the Need to Give Voice to Indigenous Communities
September 30 marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. This event was established in 2021 by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission following its work from 2008 to 2015.…
A Message From The Ilderton Fair Parade Marshall
My involvement with the IldertonAgricultural Society started around 1950 when I was old enough to attend the fair. My favorite memories of the fair at that time were the pony…
Polished Shoes, Flannel Boards, & Bible Verses : New Melbourne United Church is hosting a Sunday School and Vacation Bible School Reunion
Written By JoAnn Galbraith and Marilyn McCallum When the Methodist Church migrated from England it brought Sunday School to Canada where they became vibrant religious hubs that emphasized modern Christian…
Kent & Essex Mutual Insurance Helps Four Counties Health Services Reach Goal for New Mobile X-ray Machine
Press Release Provided By Kent & Essex Mutual Insurance NEWBURY - Kent & Essex (K&E) Mutual Insurance is proud to announce a $50,000 donation to Four Counties Health Services Foundation,…
Family Farm Festival Brings Agricultural History to Life
Written By David Gomez The sights and sounds of an earlier era of agriculture returned to the grounds of the Backus-Page House Museum over the weekend (September 5 & 6),…
Travel to Ontario Parks
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Do you like choices for vacations? Want to stay in Ontario? Consider Parks Ontario. With over 340 to choose from, they are as close…
My Search for Circus Man(Part IV)
Written By Donna Costa In Ringling’s 1902 route book, I discover an entry for Marshalltown, Iowa, July 19: “Mons Natalie, attired in his flowing black frock and silk hat, was…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Tuesday, August 11, 2026: Cecilia Bury &Eleanor Cook 24 pts Al Hodgins 18 pts Chris Van Strien 12 pts George Langford High score Penny Claus Low score Friday, August 14,…
County Invites Local High School Students to Be “Warden for a Day”
Press Release Provided By Middlesex County Do you want an inside look at local government? Middlesex County is inviting local high school students to apply for their chance to be…
The Approaching Storm
Written By Alan Good Tidal wave? Well perhaps a slow-moving front. However, you look at it, the number of seniors in Canada is growing at a steady rate. In fact,…