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…
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…
Council Approves New Agreements, Reviews Building Activity
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…
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…
Township Plans New Waste Transfer Station
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…
Budget Planning Begins Ahead of Municipal Election
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…
Council Reviews Community Improvement Plan Update
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…
County Outlines Strategic Priorities During Council Presentation
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…
No Significant Issues Found in Township’s 2025 Audit
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…
Election Oversight Changes Approved
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…
Council Approves ICI Recycling Fees and Reviews Fire Department Update
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…
Drainage Contracts, Surplus Transfers and Surface Treatment 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…
Families Turn Out for Optimist Club’s Double Event Day in Kerwood
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…
County Supports First Application Under New Employment Lands Program
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…
Municipality Endorses Veterinary Resolution,Reports Growth in Building Activity
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…
Drainage Project, Road Maintenance and Grant Funding Reviewed
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…
Council Approves Road Maintenance Contract, Advances Centre Road Industrial Planning
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…
Adelaide Metcalfe Hears Update on Joint Water and Wastewater Feasibility Study
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…
Utility Rates, Winter Operations and Economic Incentives Reviewed
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…
Municipality Advances Fire Safety Initiatives, Approves New Snowplow
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…
Long-running Alpaca Farm Seeks New Owners to Continue Sanctuary
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…
Site Alteration By-Law, Fees and 2026 Budget Approved
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…
A Message from your Mayor
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…
Audit Plan, Compensation Adjustment,and Grant Approved
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…
Adelaide Metcalfe Comes Together to Honour the Fallen in Kerwood
Written By David Gomez KERWOOD - Residents of Adelaide Metcalfe gathered in Kerwood on Sunday November 9th morning for the municipality’s annual Remembrance Day service, filling the fire hall before…
Strathroy-Caradoc & Adelaide Metcalfe Adopt an Interim Servicing Agreement
Press Release From Both Municipalities STRATHROY - The Municipalities of Strathroy-Caradoc and Adelaide Metcalfe adopt an interim servicing agreement for the shared provision of water, wastewater and stormwater management services.“This…
Township Adopts New Artificial Intelligence Policy and Addresses Landfill Capacity Limits
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…
Residents Voice Priorities in 2026 Budget Survey
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…
Adelaide Metcalfe Fire Department Receives Donation to Enhance Home Safety
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,…
New Outdoor Art Gallery Inspires Creativity in Coldstream
Written By Jan Sims COLDSTREAM - Coldstream Library is taking art to the people with its new Free Little Art Gallery. Located just outside the library branch beside the Middlesex…