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Today, we celebrate the heart and soul of our community—our small businesses. As the Member of Provincial Parliament for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex and a small business owner myself, I want to recognize…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Money matters were highlighted at the October 16th Middlesex Centre council meeting, with questions raised about a whopping increase in the 2025 Ontario…
(NC) You’ve likely heard that car thefts in Canada are high. In fact, according to one report a car is stolen in this country every five minutes. Here are four…
(NC) For most parts of Canada, at this time of year it’s inevitable that freezing temperatures, snow and ice are just over the horizon. Before the cold arrives, here are…
(NC) As winter approaches, transform your home into a warm, inviting space. Here are some tips: Stop drafts: Seal gaps around windows and doors to help to keep cold air…
Whether you’re a car insurance newbie or an expert, here are some helpful tips worth considering when buying a car insurance policy. Is my car insurance active immediately?Yes, some insurers…
Written By Bob Gentleman, Local Writer While the future is uncertain, there are many eras of the past to choose from to remember, reflect on and share. I have been…
Written By Kathy Evans, Book Editor In July of this year, family and friends gathered at Arrowwood Farm, a beautiful property in Riverside, just south of Melbourne, to celebrate the…
Written By Miranda Regalado As we cope with the seasonal flu, the same old medicine and a little rest seems to get us good enough to go back at it.…
Written By Brad Harness “Borys Nadiya. His name meant To Fight…For Hope.Age 31…single…no kids that he knew about, as the old saying goes.The passenger jet touched down in Warsaw, and…
Written By John Bradley Originally, ‘toilet’ means – “act of washing, dressing, and preparing oneself”. This is derived from French. Arthur Giblin is believed to have invented the first flushable…
Written By Alice Gibb In 1933, octogenarian Jane Farley, of a pioneering West Nissouri family, happily recalled Halloween pranks of the 1850s.“Halloween was looked forward to more as a night…
OVERNIGHT BREAK & ENTER REPORTED IN ADELAIDE METCALFEADELAIDE METCALFE - Middlesex County OPP investigating overnight break and enter in Thames Centre. On October 7, 2024, at 8:39 a.m., members of…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - The rehabilitation of Simpson Park is set to be completed by the end of 2024, following the recent reallocation…
Corn: 15.203 billion bushels of corn predicted by the USDA does not lie. That’s a lot of corn then we look around and we can see the resultant low prices…
CME Constructed(US$/cwt DW) $83.95 Exchange Rate(C$/US$) 1.37856 100% Formula Price(C$/ckg DW) $209.42 National Direct Closing(US$/cwt DW) $75.38 USDA Wholesale Pork Price(US$/cwt) $95.44 Quebec Average(C$/ckg DW) $209.70 Quebec Daily Hog Volume106,040…
Head $/cwt Lambs 3,840 Under 50 lbs. 142 360.61 50 - 64 lbs. 341 341.75 65 - 79 lbs. 681 320.51 80 - 94 lbs. 994 311.40 95 - 109…
Fed steers and heifers sold through auction markets this week at 224 head, were down 38 head from the previousweek and 171 head smaller than the same time last year.…
On this Remembrance Day across Canada, we come together to honour the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.They left their busy farm lives, their…
As we gather this Remembrance Day, I invite you to reflect on the profound significance of this solemn occasion. Each year, we pause to honour the brave men and women…
Tuesday, October 8, 2024: No winner 24 pts Howard van der Hooft 18 pts Carolyn Demers 12 pts Cecilia Bury High score Gord Mitchell Low score Friday, October 11, 2024:…
Written By Allan Mayhew, Mayor of Southwest Middlesex As Mayor of Southwest Middlesex, I am thrilled to share some notable developments in our community over the past year. We have…
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – On October 19, the vibrant colours of autumn provided the perfect backdrop for Autumn Profile 2024, an exciting event hosted by the Middlesex…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - A surge of community spirit has given rise to the Poppy Project in this municipality, a profound initiative that commemorates…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – During the October 15th council meeting, council received a report from Darcey Cook, Director of Community Services & Facilities, recommending the submission of…
Written By Cathy Burghardt-Jesson, Mayor of Lucan-Biddulph I hope you had a wonderful summer in Lucan Biddulph where we all enjoyed fantastic weather. Fall however is a beautiful time of…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre council has appointed local businessperson Jean Coles to sit as Ward 1 councillor. Coles fills the seat left vacant by the…
Written By Jan Sims DELAWARE - An open house was held earlier this month at the Delaware Community Centre to welcome potential recruits to the 1st Delaware Medical Venturers and…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - At the October 7 council meeting, CAO Morgan Calvert, presented a report on a new initiative, the Environment and…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - The results of the 2025 budget survey were presented at the October 7 council meeting, offering insights into the…