Ask Alice History: The McLachlan Family of Lobo
Written By Alice Gibb Like many early families in Middlesex County, the McLachlan family, of McLachlan Sugar Bush fame, emigrated to Upper Canada from Scotland, owing to the changing land…
Police Files
TRAFFIC COMPLAINT LEADS TO IMPAIRED BY DRUG CHARGESOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Traffic complaint of possible impaired driver from a good Samaritan, leads to charges. On August 27, 2024, at 8:32 a.m.,…
Middlesex Centre Archives to Host Second Cemetery Bus Tour
Written By The Middlesex Centre Archives The Middlesex Centre Archives (MCA) is pleased to offer its second Cemetery Bus Tour. Join MCA’s archivist Krista Taylor, three knowledgeable tour guides and…
Seniors Can Still Have a Good Time
Written By Alan Good Remember when…you could party late, drink hardy and go to work next day? Then things changed—slowly. You can’t seem to do those things. Or maybe you…
Cattle Prices For week of September 11 2024
Fed steers and heifers sold through auction markets this week at 153 head, were down 168 head from theprevious week and 51 head smaller than the same time last year.…
SHEEP PRICES FOR WEEK OF 11 OF SEPTEMBER 2024:
Head $/cwt Lambs 3,459 Under 50 lbs. 131 337.66 50 - 64 lbs. 279 309.14 65 - 79 lbs. 758 313.59 80 - 94 lbs. 1,063 301.83 95 - 109…
PORK PRICES TOTALS FROM WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 11 2024:
CME Constructed(US$/cwt DW) $86.23 Exchange Rate(C$/US$) 1.3525 100% Formula Price(C$/ckg DW) $211.06 National Direct Closing(US$/cwt DW) $78.05 USDA Wholesale Pork Price(US$/cwt) $96.46 Quebec Average(C$/ckg DW) $208.27 Quebec Daily Hog Volume102,922…
Southwest Middlesex Council Discusses Arena Bench Project Update
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - At the September 4 council meeting, council reviewed a staff report regarding the arena corridor bench replacement project. The…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Friday, August 23, 2024: Chris van Strien 24 pts Marg Field 18 pts Paul Giles 12 pts Cecilia Bury High score Ron MacDonald Low score Tuesday, August 27, 2024: Gord…
Wardsville Block Party Celebrates Community and New Playground
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter WARDSVILLE – On Saturday, September 7th, despite the chilly weather, residents from Wardsville and surrounding areas of Southwest Middlesex gathered to celebrate…
Speeding Concerns Lead to New Radar Sign Recommendations
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – The latest report presented at the September 4 council meeting by Jaden Hodgins, Director of Infrastructure and Operations, revealed critical insights into road…
Council Discusses Removal of Horse Paddocks at Fair Grounds Recreation Complex
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - At the September 3 council meeting, a report was presented recommending the removal of horse paddocks at the Fair Grounds…
Council Reviews Sewage Plant Operations and Development Updates
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – As summer transitions into the school year, council expressed appreciation for the efforts of crossing guards and reminded the community of the new…
Council Hears About Three Oaks Cabin Mental Health Initiative
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – At the September 3 council meeting, Diane Bergsma shared the story behind Three Oaks Cabin, a remarkable initiative born from personal tragedy and…
Ward 1 Councillor Debbie Heffernan Resigns from Middlesex Centre Council
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre Ward 1 Councillor Debbie Heffernan has resigned from Council, citing personal reasons. “It was time,” said Heffernan when contacted by the…
Future Development Plans Unveiled at Delaware Open House
Written By Jan Sims DELAWARE - Residents of Middlesex Centre got a closer look into the future of development in the area at an Open House in Delaware.The event was…
Council Considers Alternate Meeting Locations
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - In an effort to enhance community engagement and accommodate larger audiences, council is exploring the possibility of holding council…
The End of the NDP-Liberal Deal: What Comes Next?
Written By David Gomez The collapse of the agreement between the NDP and the Liberal Party signals what seems like an inevitable end for Justin Trudeau’s government. However, this situation…
Middlesex-London Paramedic Services Welcomes New Director of Paramedic Services
Written By The Middlesex-London Paramedic Services The Middlesex-London Paramedic Services (MLPS) Authority Board is excited to announce the appointment of Adam Bennett as the new Director of Paramedic Services, following…
Trout Haven Park Hosts Key Discussion on Campground Tax Reform
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY - On Tuesday, September 3rd, this reporter attended a roundtable discussion at Trout Haven Park in Strathroy, hosted by Aggie and George Armstrong, the park’s…
As Soccer and Baseball End, Hockey Heats Up
Written By Alan Good SPORTS - With soccer and baseball seasons coming to an end or over, what will we do? Oh yeah, how about hockey!The Lucan Ilderton minor baseball…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Local Golfers Capture Tyson Tour Titles
Written By Jeffrey Reed When I began covering sports in Middlesex County, Jack Nicklaus won his last of four U.S. Open championships, the New York Islanders captured their first of…
Adelaide Metcalfe Moves Forward with Earley Bridge Replacement on Rapley Drain
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council has decided to move forward with the replacement of the Earley Bridge on the Rapley Drain, following a…
Middlesex-London Health Unit Continues Investigation of Outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease
Written By The Middlesex-London Health Unit Middlesex-London Health Unit is providing an update to the community on the ongoing outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease.Since our last official update on Wednesday August…
Travel to Fingal Wildlife Management Area
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - A drive of about 40 minutes from London can take you to a hiking area that provides views of farm fields, birds and pond…
Little Kin Park: A Legacy of Community and Change
Written By Denise Corneil, Ken Willis, and Mary Simpson Nestled in the heart of Wardsville, Little Kin Park stands as a lasting testament to the community spirit that has defined…
Cucumber Trend: From Viral Video to Vital Benefits
Written By Miranda Regalado “Sometimes you want to eat an entire cucumber; let me show you the way to do it.” It is truly astonishing to see the impact social…
Bobby Jackson: Serialized Fiction Part 7 of 9
Written By Brad Harness Henri stood there, startled. So close - but yet so far. He had almost got back aboard the cruise ship when he was nabbed by the…
Pause For Thought: Interesting facts about… PORTUGAL
Written By John Bradley And the award for oldest nation-state in Europe goes to… Portugal. In 1139, Portugal appointed King Afonso Henriques as its king. Lisbon is said to be…
Ask Alice History: Railway Led to “Boom” in Denfield
Written By Alice Gibb In the pre-World War 1 period, there were often two community meeting places in rural communities – the local post office and the railway station. The…