Middlesex Municipal Elections 2026
In this section you will find info regarding the candidates for the 2026 Middlesex County Municipal Elections. There are Banner interviews with the candidates in every riding and a map…
PHANTOMS OF THE OPRY Bring Classic Country Tribute to Ye Old Town Hall
AILSA CRAIG – Classic country is coming back to Main Street. The Phantoms of the Opry – A Tribute To Classic Country will take stage at Ye Old Town Hall,…
Celebrating Small Business Week in Middlesex County
Behind every small business is someone who chose to take a risk, solve a problem, and pursue a vision. This Small Business Week, let’s celebrate the people whose hard work,…
A Message FromThe Strathroy & District Chamber of Commerce
Small businesses are the pulse of the region. They are the family-run shops, local service providers, and innovators who employ our neighbors, sponsor our youth teams, and give our community…
Celebrating Small Business in Lambton–Kent–Middlesex
Small Business Week is an opportunity to recognize the entrepreneurs and small business owners who are the heart of our communities. Across Lambton–Kent–Middlesex, local businesses create jobs, support families, sponsor…
A Message FromLianne Rood, MP
Happy Small Business Week, Middlesex–London! Our communities are full of hardworking entrepreneurs and small business owners. It takes a certain kind of resolve to choose this way of life: early…
Ilderton Terry Fox Run Returns After Six Years
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - They walked, ran, rolled, and one man even carried a canoe on his head! That was the scene for the Terry Fox Run in…
Lucan Comes Together to Support Ben Oliver
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – Seventeen-year-old Ben Oliver had planned to start college this fall and work toward university next year. Instead, he is facing months of cancer treatment,…
A Message from Mayor Allan Mayhew
When I first ran for Mayor in 2018, I indicated that my journey in public service would conclude in November 2026. As I prepare to complete my term, I would…
New Theatre Production Comes to Ailsa Craig
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – Jessica Ducharme first performed at Ye Olde Towne Hall in 2013. This month, she returns with Sea Through the Glass, a play she…
Council Supports Push for Consistent E-Scooter Regulations
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY-CARADOC – Council has supported a resolution calling on the Ontario government to establish consistent regulations for electric scooters, as questions continue over where the increasingly…
Sixteen Years of Service, a Lifetime of Memories
Written By Cathy Burghardt-Jesson, Mayor of Lucan-Biddulph As I prepare to leave elected office, I have found myself reflecting on what has been an incredible journey. I have been fortunate…
Reflecting on Years of Service and Shared Progress
Written By Aina DeViet, Mayor of Middlesex Centre Serving on Middlesex Centre Council has been one of the greatest privileges of my life, and I am profoundly grateful for the…
Reflecting on a Term of Progress and Cooperation
Written By Sue Clarke, Mayor of Adelaide Metcalfe It is hard to believe that this term of council is ending. Here are some of the accomplishments we have achieved over…
A School That Showed Heart
Written By Alan Good NORTH MIDDLESEX - About three years ago a small school in North Middlesex was faced with what then might have been viewed by some as an…
More Than 20 Homes Under Construction in Kilworth
Written By Olena Riznyk KILWORTH – More than 20 homes have started construction at EdgeWater Estates since July, and developer South Winds says an HST rebate is helping buyers move…
A Celebration of History, Heritage and Community at the Glencoe Fair
Written By David Gomez GLENCOE - What could be more beautiful than seeing a close-knit community come together to share and celebrate its traditions?The Glencoe Fair marked its 150th anniversary…
McGuire, Bock and Eyre Compete for Deputy Mayor
Written By David Gomez Three candidates are seeking the position of deputy mayor in Strathroy-Caradoc’s October 26 municipal election, with incumbent Mike McGuire facing challenges from Bradley Bock and Mark…
TVDSB Trustee Candidates Outline Priorities Ahead of Municipal Election
Written By David Gomez MIDDLESEX COUNTY - Three candidates are seeking two positions representing Middlesex County on the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) in the October 26 municipal election.Bev…
Candidates Compete for Deputy Mayor and Council Seats
Written By Olena Riznyk North Middlesex voters will see contested races for deputy mayor and council seats in Wards 2, 3 and 4, while the mayor and two councillors have…
Five Candidates Compete for Four Council Seats in Adelaide Metcalfe
Written By David Gomez With Mayor Susan Clarke set to remain in office for another four years after being acclaimed, voters in Adelaide Metcalfe will decide who will join her…
The Race for Lucan Biddulph Council
Written By Alan Good Within the race for Lucan Biddulph council, there is a chance there could be a new set of members to the horseshoe.One contender for deputy mayor…
Is It Paul Hodgins Time to Shine?
Written By Alan Good Paul Hodgins looks to return to Lucan Biddulph as mayor. He’s a farmer—soon to be retired—with a strong interest in politics. His home is on the…
Is There a Step up for Dave Manders?
Written By Alan Good Quiet and with an affable smile, David Manders is one of two contestants vying for the chair of Lucan Biddulph’s mayor. Having nearly completed his second…
Years on Council Shape Mike Sholdice’s Mayoral Campaign
Written By Olena Riznyk Michael “Mike” Sholdice is running for mayor of Southwest Middlesex, bringing years of experience on municipal council to the race.Born and raised in Southwest Middlesex, Sholdice…
Martin Welch Jr. Looks to Bring Business Perspective to Council
Written By Olena Riznyk Martin Welch Jr. is running for mayor of Southwest Middlesex, saying his background in farming and business has given him experience he believes would be useful…
Southwest Middlesex Election Features Contested and Acclaimed Seats
Written By Olena Riznyk Southwest Middlesex voters will choose a mayor and two Ward 1 councillors in this year’s municipal election, while the deputy mayor and councillors in Wards 2…
Candidates Outline Priorities for Council
Written By Jan Sims A mixture of incumbents and new faces will form Middlesex Centre council following the October municipal election. Ward 2 councillor Wayne Shipley and Ward 5’s Frank…
Two Candidates Seek to Lead Middlesex Centre
Correction: Sean Hunt is a former Thames Valley School Board Trustee in Middlesex County; he was a trustee until 2022. He currently has no affiliation with the present board. Written…
Colin Grantham Reflects on Four Years as Mayor
Written By David Gomez Incumbent Mayor Colin Grantham is seeking a second term, facing Ward 2 Councillor Brian Derbyshire in the October 26 municipal election.Raised on a farm near Melbourne,…