Discovering Manitoba Part III: Places Shaped by History
Written By David Gomez In this third part, I want to focus on four places that I not only enjoyed very much, but that also reflect the way I usually…
Building a Stronger Business Community Together
Written By Kate Hamze, President of the Strathroy and District Chamber of Commerce When I first became involved with the Chamber years ago, I quickly learned just how much a…
Ilderton Fair Celebrates 175th Anniversary
Written By Beverly Hughes, Middlesex Centre Archives Beginning in 1851, the London Township Agricultural Society held fairs each Spring and Fall. The Spring Fair’s purpose was to encourage the importation…
When Everything Changed: Serialized Fiction Part 3 of 8
Written By Brad Harness “If you do something big - well, you may go into the history books. But look at all the leaders of countries who nobody remembers now,…
The Colour BlueA primary colour, the complement is Orange, a mixture of yellow & red
Written By Mary Nunn, Strathroy Working Artist, Educator & Mentor Blue is a cool colour, swimming pools are a blue/green, try and imagine diving into a red pool? In the…
Another Piece of Pie
Written By John Caverhill “Let’s have another cup of coffee;Let’s have another piece of pie.” Those words from a popular depression-era song reflected the hopelessness of those times when one…
New Season, New Coaching Staff for Komoka Kings
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - The puck is set to drop at the Komoka Wellness Centre on another season for the Komoka Kings. The Kings will face the LaSalle…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Participation Isn’t Enough to Better Health
Written By Jeffrey Reed With students back in the classroom, alarm bells continue to sound when it comes to the fitness level of Canadian children and youth.ParticipACTION, a Canadian non-profit…
County Reports Stable Mid-year Finances
Written By David Gomez MIDDLESEX COUNTY — Three reports presented to county council on August 11 offered updates on the county’s finances and the implementation of its woodland conservation rules.At…
Municipality Reviews Two New Community Improvement Plans
Written By David Gomez SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX – The municipality is looking to reshape how it supports housing, property improvements and business investment, while introducing a separate incentive program aimed specifically…
10-Unit Affordable Housing Project Proposed
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – Amy Cadman and Philip Bruce of the North Middlesex Affordable Housing Committee presented council with plans for a proposed 10-unit affordable housing project…
Speed Limits, Drainage and Benefits Discussed
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – At its latest meeting on September 3rd, council discussed a range of issues including drainage, speed limits, employee benefits, mobile food outlets and…
New Strathroy Summer Camp Builds Friendships Across Cultures
Written By Olena Riznyk STRATHROY – At the end of August, 30 children from across the area came together in Strathroy for five days filled with games, sports, crafts, music…
Creative Ducks Make a Splash at Lucan Library
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – Rubber ducks recently took over the Lucan Library, dressed as everything from movie characters to tiny spa-goers.The library’s Rubber Duck Cosplay program drew a…
Delegation Takes Local Concerns to AMO
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Infrastructure, housing, and health care were among the key topics discussed at the recent meeting of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, or…
Relaxed Alcohol Rules Draw Concerns
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre likely won’t be adopting relaxed rules governing alcohol consumption in public places any time soon.A report from the Community Services Advisory…
National Plowing Competition Takes Over Local Farmland
Written By Olena Riznyk ADELAIDE METCALFE – The Canadian Plowing Championships brought some of the country’s top competitors to Strathroy for the first time, turning local farmland into the site…
Bryanston-Birr Optimists Celebrate 50 Years of Community Service
Written By Jan Sims BRYANSTON - The Bryanston-Birr Optimist Club recently marked a milestone. And the community was invited to come out for the celebration.On Saturday August 29th, the Club…
Lucan Sorting Event Connects Donated Goods with Local Charities
Written By David Gomez LUCAN - Inside a hangar at Paul Hodgins Airport in Lucan, surrounded by cardboard boxes and aircrafts, volunteers spent the morning of August 28 turning pallets…
Southwesten Ontario Marketer Earns 2026 Grow Bold Fendt Award
Advantage Farm Equipment is proud to announce that Marketing Coordinator Courtlyn Fiddler has been named the recipient of the 2026 Grow Bold Fendt Marketer of the Year Award, presented at…
Middlesex Ambassadors Celebrate Agriculture on Provincial Stage
Written By Olena Riznyk MIDDLESEX - Three local agricultural ambassadors were selected to represent Glencoe, Parkhill and Ilderton at the Canadian National Exhibition’s Ambassador of the Fairs competition in Toronto.Natasha…
Glencoe Fair: Our History
Written By Harold Carruthers Way back in 1848 – even before the Confederation of Canada took place – the Mosa Township hosted its own community fair in various locations, including…
Discovering Manitoba Part II: Winnipeg Through Art, Faith and Architecture
Written By David Gomez Have you ever wondered how art represents what we understand about our culture? Art does more than create beauty. It tells us what people have suffered,…
Community Futures Middlesex Offers Support for Local Entrepreneurs
Written By David Gomez ILDERTON - Are you looking to start a business but don’t know where to begin? Do you have an idea, but aren’t sure how to build…
My Search for Circus Man(Part III)
Written By Donna Costa Mons-Natalie was a stage name. I presumed it was my great-grandfather, William Beilstein, but circus history sites have no record of Natalie’s true name on any…
Middlesex Updates Economic & Tourism Efforts
Written By David Gomez MIDDLESEX - Middlesex County entered the second half of 2026 with a larger pipeline of investment prospects, increased business outreach and a redesigned approach to tourism…
Travel to a Powwow
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Bright colours, people wearing feathers of various types, and even someone clad in bear or wolf skin—where would you find all these in one…
Scams & Flim Flams
Written By Alan Good Anyone can fall victim to a scam; however, according to experts, seniors are a common target and more likely to be drawn in to a fraudulent…
Ontario Investing $6.4 Million in Hospital Upgrades and Repairs in Middlesex County
Press Release Provided By The Government of Ontario MIDDLESEX — The Ontario government is investing $6.4 million to complete upgrades and repairs at the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital and Four…