Six Tips to Save Money on Car Insurance
(NC) With the high cost of, well, everything these days, many of us are looking for ways we can cut back on expenses. After housing, our vehicles are often our…
See Ya at The Fair (Part II)
Written By Carol Small, Middlesex Centre Archives The Ilderton Agricultural Society - A Brief HistoryThe Ilderton Agricultural Society had its beginnings in the former London Township. On January 29, 1851,…
Seasonal Delight: Healthy and Versatile Apples
Written By Miranda Regalado As the leaves start to turn to all shades of fall, local markets are filled with new flavours and a variety of colours as well. Such…
Borys Nadiya: Serialized Fiction Part 1 of 8
Written By Brad Harness “Hey, BN!” called out one of his barracks mates. “Think fast!”A pair of sweaty underpants sailed through the air and landed short of the tall, fit…
Pause For Thought: Interesting facts about…Canada Geese
Written By John Bradley Canada Geese may be seemingly everywhere now, but in the early 1900s, their numbers had been decimated due to habitat loss and hunting. Today there are…
Ask Alice: Martha Fraleigh Recalls Family’s Pioneer Roots
Written By Alice Gibb In 1936, Martha Fraleigh (1867-1948) of Richmond Street North in London Township graciously entertained a visiting reporter with tales of her family’s pioneer roots. Fraleigh was…
Police Files
TRAFFIC COMPLAINT LEADS TO IMPAIRED CHARGEADELAIDE METCALFE - Driver charged with Impaired after member of the public reports a traffic complaint. On September 28, 2024, at 11:34 p.m., members of…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Landers Two-Sport Star On, Off Links and Ice
Written By Jeffrey Reed It’s not uncommon for young athletes to excel in multiple sports. But in the case of Delaware’s Ben Landers, a member of both the Mt. Brydges…
Cattle Prices For Week of September 26 2024
Fed steers and heifers sold through auction markets this week at 185 head, were down 52 head from the previous week and 155 head smaller than the same time last…
SHEEP PRICES FOR WEEK OF 1 OF OCTOBER 2024:
Head $/cwt Lambs 4,348 Under 50 lbs. 125 298.49 50 - 64 lbs. 406 298.90 65 - 79 lbs. 877 283.71 80 - 94 lbs. 1,122 274.12 95 - 109…
PORK PRICES TOTALS FROM WEEK OF October 4 2024:
CME Constructed(US$/cwt DW) $84.52 Exchange Rate(C$/US$) 1.3522 100% Formula Price(C$/ckg DW) $206.81 National Direct Closing(US$/cwt DW) $75.85 USDA Wholesale Pork Price(US$/cwt) $95.26 Quebec Average(C$/ckg DW) $206.58 Quebec Daily Hog Volume134,791…
Stars Triumph, Irish Struggle in Weekend Hockey
Written By Alan Good SPORTS - The North Middlesex Stars played one game, September 28, in Parkhill against the Thamesford Trojans, losing it 2-1.Only one game was played last weekend…
Ilderton Curling Club Opens Doors to Aspiring Curlers
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - As the cooler weather arrives, so does curling season. And Ilderton Curling wants to help people who may be interested taking up the sport,…
Animal Shelter Calls for Help as Cat Numbers Surge
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter GLENCOE - Six kittens were left trapped inside a taped-up box without food or air at the Strathroy Walmart parking lot on…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Friday, September 20, 2024: No winner 24 pts Cecilia Bury 18 pts Carol Toetenal 12 pts Shirley Gilliland High score Ron MacDonald Low score Tuesday, September 24, 2024: Carolyn Demers…
Schlegel Poultry Commemorates 60 Years with Grand Celebration
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG - On September 28, the Schlegel family celebrated an incredible milestone—60 years of success in the farming industry—with a grand event held at Shady…
SMGH Foundation Achieves Prestigious Accreditation from Imagine Canada
Written By the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation STRATHROY - The Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation (SMGH Foundation) proudly announces its recent accreditation from Imagine Canada, a distinguished recognition that…
Ontario Driving Economic Growth in Lucan-Biddulph: Province investing $1,700 to help boost local economy
On October 3rd, Steve Pinsonneault, MPP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex and Parliamentary Assistant to Minister of Rural Affairs, announced that the Township of Lucan-Biddulph will receive up to $1,700 in funding through…
Township Applies Again for Federal Housing Accelerator Funds
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre is taking another stab at getting federal funds to build more housing.The municipality has applied for money under the second round…
Construction on Middlesex Centre Roundabout Enters Final Phase
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex County Engineer, Chris Traini, provided an update to Middlesex Centre council on the Glendon Drive roundabout now under construction. “We’re very excited…
New Procedure By-Law to Streamline Council Meetings
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council is preparing to update its procedure by-Law, with changes discussed at September 16 council meeting. The proposed updates…
United in Orange: Reflections on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Written By David Gomez Canada marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th, dedicated to the memory of Indigenous children affected by the terrible residential school system.…
New Barn Quilt Adds Colorful Touch to Ilderton’s Heritage Park
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - A barn quilt now adorns Ilderton’s Heritage Park. It’s the work of local designer Emilio Barbaro, who won a contest sponsored by Middlesex Centre…
County Council Discusses Major Provincial Changes in Planning and Development
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - During the September 24 Middlesex County Council meeting, the focus was on significant changes in planning and development, driven…
Council Greenlights Long-Term Lease for Renovated EMS Station in London
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - During the county Council meeting on September 24, councillors voted to approve a 20-year lease agreement between the county…
New Youth Centre Launches in Komoka with Dynamic Programs
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - The Komoka Youth Centre is now up and running. Located in the Komoka Community Centre, the new centre offers drop-in programs for young people…
Junior C Hockey in Regular Mode
Written By Alan Good SPORTS - Saturday September 14 was the first regular season home game for the North Middlesex Stars and the Lucan Irish hockey teams. The Stars first…
Travel and Take an Alpaca for a Stroll
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Ever wake up and wonder, “What can I do today?” Then the thought may have come, “I’ll take an Alpaca for a walk.”To do…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Hockey Is The Heartbeat Of Middlesex County
Written By Jeffrey Reed Fall is perhaps the most exciting time for sports fans as seasons cross paths. The local golf calendar is winding down with university, college and high…
Doug Tarry Homes Launches Project Tiny Hope Blitz Build to Address Housing Needs
Written By Doug Tarry Homes After years of planning, Doug Tarry Homes is thrilled to announce the commencement of an ambitious blitz build project designed to help fill a critical…