Pause For Thought: Interesting facts about…Albania
Written By John Bradley Albania is often referred to as the “Land of Eagles” due to its national flag featuring a black, double-headed eagle. Albania was under communist rule from…
Ask Alice: O Porte Diaries Offer Insight into Victorian Christmases Part 1 of 2
Written By Alice Gibb One of the best ways of gaining insight into the day-to-day life of our ancestors is through personal diaries. Passing into Oblivion: The Diaries of William…
Police Files
THREE PEOPLE INJURED IN SERIOUS COLLISION NORTH OF LONDONARVA - A late night crash in Arva has sent three people to hospital. On November 30, 2024, at approximately 10:56 p.m.,…
Reed’s County Sports Report: The Great Outdoors Teaches Us Life’s Lessons
Written By Jeffrey Reed Growing up in the farthest most northeast corner of London, Ontario, I was more of a country boy than a city boy stuck in the suburbs.…
SHEEP PRICES FOR WEEK OF Dec 3, 2024
Head $/cwt Lambs 3,532 Under 50 lbs. 139 417.60 50 - 64 lbs. 431 423.00 65 - 79 lbs. 763 375.67 80 - 94 lbs. 844 342.51 95 - 109…
PORK PRICES TOTALS FROM WEEK OF Dec 6 2024:
CME Constructed(US$/cwt DW) $83.93 Exchange Rate(C$/US$) 1.40704 100% Formula Price(C$/ckg DW) $213.67 National Direct Closing(US$/cwt DW) $85.34 USDA Wholesale Pork Price(US$/cwt) $84.79 Quebec Average(C$/ckg DW) $204.16 Quebec Daily Hog Volume2,619,000…
Cattle Prices For week of December 5 2024
Fed steers and heifers sold through auction markets this week at 321 head, were up 49 head from the previous week but 19 head smaller than the same time last…
North Middlesex Council Tackles Infrastructure and Sustainability in Latest Meeting
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – The December 4 council meeting addressed a variety of topics impacting the community, highlighting a focus on development, infrastructure improvements, and sustainability efforts.Council…
Construction on Glendon Drive Roundabout to Pause Over Winter
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - The Glendon Drive roundabout is up and running, although work will be paused over the winter months.Middlesex County Engineer Chris Traini says the…
Santa Breakfast Brings Joy and Community Support to Ailsa Craig
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – On Sunday, December 1st, the East Williams Optimist Club held its Annual Breakfast with Santa at the Ailsa Craig Recreation Centre. The event…
A Message from Your Mayor
Written By Colin Grantham, Mayor of Strathroy-Caradoc A recent study indicated that between 2016 and 2021 Strathroy-Carardoc has grown at a rate of 14%, the largest increase between London and…
Efficient Management Highlighted in Lucan Wastewater Facilities Report
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – During the December 3rd council meeting, Paul Sherban, Senior Operations Manager at the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA), presented a comprehensive overview of…
Council’s Water and Wastewater Rate Structure Sparks Community Concerns
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Council has approved a new water and wastewater rate structure as part of its plan to secure long-term financial…
Parking and Exotic Animals Dominate Recent Council Discussions
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre Ward 4 councillor, Sue Cates, is taking aim at parking regulations in the municipality. At its December 4th meeting, council considered…
Enhanced Home Safety: Community Receives Donation of Smoke Detectors
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre is getting 162 combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to help improve home safety and prevent deaths. The announcement was made…
Opinion: Understanding the Effects of the Canada Post Strike
Written By David Gomez Some of you may have received a copy of our latest edition despite the Canada Post strike or the terrible snowstorm that Middlesex County experienced last…
Adelaide Metcalfe Adopts Cost of Living Adjustment for 2025
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - At the November 18 council meeting, Treasurer Johnny Pereira presented a report recommending a 2% cost of living adjustment…
County Council Approves Comprehensive AI Policy
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - On November 26, county council approved a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy aimed at guiding the ethical and effective…
Artistic Expressions Link Generations in Strathmere Lodge Program
Written By Olena Riznyk STRATHROY - This fall, Strathmere Lodge launched an intergenerational art program, Opening Minds through Art, which paired local high school students with residents for an eight-week…
Controversial Biosolids Facility Proposal Ignites Community Alarm
Written By David Gomez ADELAIDE METCALFE - A significant debate has emerged over the proposed sewage biosolids storage and distribution facility at Kerwood Road. Local community members, led by Heather…
Travel Locally to See the Town Lights
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Putting on a good front for Christmas is a task that may challenge some shop owners. Being festive, attracting the eye to the store,…
Community, Charity, and Charcoal: North Middlesex Plans Exciting BBQ Showdown
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – During the November 20 council meeting, Nick Ince, co-owner of The Bog Line Smoke Show, presented a new upcoming event to council, set…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Friday, November 8, 2024: Laura McCallum 18 pts Chris Van Strien 12 pts Carol Toetenal High score Carolann Huston Low score Tuesday, November 12, 2024: Gary Douglas 24 pts Ronald…
County Moves Ahead with Transit System Review
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - During the November 12 council meeting, it was announced that Middlesex County has received preliminary approval for up to…
Seniors We are What We Eat
Written By Alan Good The population is growing—older. Recent statistics show that seniors will soon account for over 21% of the population. In general, health care and other senior needs…
Junior C Hockey Summary
Written By Alan Good SPORTS - The Lucan Irish Junior C team played several games in the past two weeks. November 16 & 17 were at home as they first…
Encounters with Nature: The Enchanting Owl Prowl Experience
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter EXETER - On Friday, November 15, I had the chance to experience the eagerly awaited Owl Prowl at the Morrison Dam Conservation…
Trial By Fire, 1915
Written By Reverend Enos Montour Sunday, May 16th, 1915, dawned a beautiful pre-summer day. It was the second year of the First Great War. But to the native children, Loyalist…
Spirulina, From The Pond to The Stars
Written By Miranda Regalado In this column we are not strangers of speaking about nutrition, minerals and health benefits, but now we take a new direction by bringing the discussion…
Borys Nadiya: Serialized Fiction Part 4 of 8
Written By Brad Harness The train from Lviv left in the morning and Borys Nadiya was on it. He had all his luggage and sat in an ultramodern train car…