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Written By Jeffrey Reed This year marks the 25th anniversary of the London and area-hosted 2001 Canada Summer Games–the most important sporting event ever hosted in Southwestern Ontario. Sure, we’ve…
Press Release provided by Upper Thames River Conservation Authority The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is updating regulated area maps along the Thames River by using improved scientific data,…
Written By David Gomez GLENCOE — The sound of two historic pipe organs filled two Glencoe churches on July 15 as musicians, local history enthusiasts and church members gathered for…
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – Three years after Ailsa Craig returned to its Scottish roots with a new Highland Games and Scottish Festival, the event continues to grow.Athletes,…
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY — A proposal to rezone 700 Adair Blvd. drew significant public attention at council on August 4, even after the applicant removed data centres from…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – Dr. Allie Stewart’s career doesn’t fit neatly into one job description. She teaches at university, works in archaeology and forensic anthropology, assists with real…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Council got a look into the present and future of housing development in the municipality at its July 15th meeting.A report to council…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - The need for a residential hospice in Middlesex County was brought home to Middlesex Centre councillors during a presentation by a member of…
Written By David Gomez ADELAIDE METCALFE - With preparations for the 2027 budget beginning months before a new council takes office, Adelaide Metcalfe is adjusting its usual process to account…
Dear Editor, I’m 67 years old—a stone-cold hard fact I sometimes can’t get my mind around. In a time, not so long ago, I was young. I took my youth…
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – Scottish Terriers from across Ontario gathered in Ailsa Craig on July 25 as the Highland Games hosted its first Scottie Dog Picnic.Owners travelled…
Written By Olena Riznyk STRATHROY – Before the first golfers teed off Friday morning, July 24th, organizers already knew this year's Golf Fore Mental Health Tournament had broken last year's…
Written By Donna Costa The death of Jumbo the elephant in an 1885 train accident shocked the world. The story of his tragic demise in St. Thomas, Ontario, is still…
Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL – Blue Lakes Premium Meats officially opened its new federally inspected beef and lamb processing facility on July 15, becoming the first new federally inspected…
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - The Komoka Railway Museum recently welcomed everyone “all aboard” to celebrate a milestone. It was 40 years ago, on July 1st 1986 that the…
Written By David Gomez ILDERTON – Residents filled the streets and fairgrounds on Saturday, July 11, as Ilderton celebrated its 150th anniversary with a day that honoured the community’s past…
Written By Dan Kiekens, Chair, Downtown Strathroy BIA One of the things I appreciate most about Strathroy is how readily people here show up; for local businesses, and for each…
How often have you heard someone say “I didn’t know we had that in Mount Brydges”?It’s something we hear all the time. This is one of the reasons the Mount…
One very frequent question is how organizations like the Chamber of Commerce work behind the scenes to support our business community. But the truth is, the most powerful advocate for…
Sometimes the best way to spend a Saturday doesn’t involve travelling very far. Whether you’re looking for a great meal, a unique gift, a fresh cup of coffee, or a…
SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX — The Glencoe & District Historical Society will host a special memorial service at Willey Cemetery on Sunday, July 26 at 2 p.m., recognizing two early military veterans…
Press release provided by Middlesex County Middlesex County and the cities of London, Sarnia and St. Thomas are pleased to announce a series of service improvements to Middlesex County Connect…
Tuesday, July 7, 2026: Howard van der Hooft 24 ptsCarol Toetenel 18 pts Carolyn Demers 12 pts Shirley Gilliland& Alva Lovel High score Eleanor Cook Low score Friday, July 10,…
Written By David Gomez MELBOURNE - A discussion about road safety at one of Middlesex County’s busiest rural intersections ended with council agreeing to consider full traffic signals as part…
Written By Alan Good How is your stress level? Are you irritable mostly, tired a lot, or feel useless? Are headaches, digestive issues, heart palpitations, sleep disturbances, crying or social…
Written By David Gomez MIDDLESEX - Middlesex County has added nearly 1,000 licensed child care spaces over the past five years, but demand for care continues to outpace availability, particularly…
Written By David Gomez SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Concerns over cost, durability and duplication shaped Southwest Middlesex council’s discussion of a new wayfinding and community signage strategy on July 15.The plan…
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – At its last meeting on July 15, North Middlesex council approved several financial and recreation-related items, considered drainage projects and received a series…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – At its last meeting on July 14, Lucan Biddulph council agreed to ask the Ministry of Transportation to extend the township’s Connecting Link…