Category: Adelaide Metcalfe

Written By David Gomez ADELAIDE METCALFE - Five transport trucks jackknifed near Kerwood Road in January. Weeks later, another winter storm left secondary roads clogged with stranded vehicles, creating dangerous…

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…

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…

Written By David Gomez ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council dealt with a mix of financial, administrative and election-related business at its September 8 meeting, approving new software and service agreements while…

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…

Written By David Gomez ADELAIDE METCALFE - Residents could eventually regain access to broader waste disposal services at the School Road landfill site, but under a different model than the…

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…

Written By David Gomez ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council is moving toward a targeted update of its Community Improvement Plan (CIP), with proposed changes aimed at encouraging industrial investment near Highway…

Written By David Gomez ADELAIDE METCALFE - A regional update from Middlesex County highlighted a series of initiatives ranging from economic development and transportation to housing, infrastructure and emergency services…

Written By David Gomez ADELAIDE METCALFE - The township received a clean audit opinion for its 2025 financial statements during council’s May 19 meeting, with auditors reporting no significant concerns…

Written By David Gomez ADELAIDE METCALFE - Procedural changes tied to the 2026 municipal election and council compensation were approved during council’s May 19 meeting, as councillors adopted bylaws related…

Written By David Gomez ADELAIDE METCALFE - Emergency responses and upcoming changes to commercial recycling services were among the topics discussed during council’s April 20 meeting, where councillors also approved…

Written By David Gomez ADELAIDE METCALFE - Several infrastructure and financial decisions moved forward at council’s April 7 meeting, as councillors approved drainage tenders, reserve transfers tied to a 2025…

Written By David Gomez KERWOOD - Families from across the area turned out in strong numbers March 28 as the Optimist Club of Kerwood-Adelaide-Metcalfe hosted its annual Hoppy Easter Event…

Written By David Gomez ADELAIDE METCALFE - County council has approved a funding request from the Township aimed at advancing the development of industrial lands along Centre Road.The application, submitted…

Written By David Gomez ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council voiced support for expanding veterinary education capacity and received an update on local building activity during the March 2 meeting.Councillors first considered…

Written By David Gomez ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council approved infrastructure tenders and reviewed a summary of grant funding during its March 2 meeting, addressing projects related to municipal drainage, road…

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council approved a series of staff recommendations at its February 17 meeting, addressing routine road maintenance, advancing long-term industrial…

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council received an update on a province-wide feasibility study exploring the creation of a joint municipal services corporation for…

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE – The Township addressed a series of operational and infrastructure-related matters during its February 2 meeting, approving updates to water…

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Fire services and winter operations were front and centre at the council meeting on January 12, as councillors considered…

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE — After more than two decades of building one of Middlesex County’s most distinctive agritourism destinations, Yvonne and Steve Houle…

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE — Council approved a series of staff reports during its December 15 meeting, including a new Site Alteration by-law, the…

Written By Susan Clarke, Mayor of Adelaide Metcalfe The last of the corn harvest is wrapping up throughout Adelaide Metcalfe Township. It’s a perfect time to look back on 2025…

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council worked through a series of financial and community-focused staff reports during its November 17 meeting, including preparations for…

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council approved a new policy governing the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) and received an update on the…

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Councillors reviewed the results of the 2026 budget survey during their October 20 meeting, where Treasurer Johnny Pereira presented…

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter KERWOOD - The Adelaide Metcalfe Fire Department has received a grant from Enbridge Gas Ontario through the Safe Community Project Zero program,…