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,…
Bulldogs and Irish Play a 0-Score Game
Written By Alan Good SPORTS - A Saturday October 24th game commenced with the Lucan Irish hosting the Mount Brydges Bulldogs, bringing action to a game full of penalties. The…
Study Examines Feasibility of Second Ice Pad in Lucan
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – Anand Desai, principal planner and partner at Monteith Brown Planning Consultants, and Alison Hannay of Cornerstone Architecture presented a study at the latest Lucan…
Council Makes Fire Board Changes, Reviews Upcoming Projects
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – Council voted to dissolve the Lucan Biddulph Fire Area Board at its latest meeting on October 13. The Lucan fire station’s finances will…
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…
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…
Lucan Biddulph Moves Ahead with Road, Drain and Trail Projects
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – Council discussed road and drainage projects, recreation plans, policing costs and priorities for the next municipal budget at its last meeting on September…
Highview Lucan Opens Its Doors to Residents
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – Five months after Highview presented its plans for 139 Main St. to Lucan Biddulph council, the renovated building has opened its doors.Highview Lucan welcomed…
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…
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…
Township Sees Rise in Housing & Building Activity
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – At its last meeting on August 11, council discussed an organizational review, building growth, a second ice pad study, municipal investments and new…
From Lucan to the World of Forensic Anthropology
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…
Infrastructure Investments Highlight Council Meeting
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…
Township Breaks Ground on Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion & Upgrade Project
Press Release from the Municipality of Lucan Biddulph On June 23, the Township of Lucan Biddulph celebrated the official groundbreaking of the Lucan Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion and Upgrade Project,…
Council Moves Forward on Development Plans
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – Housing growth, infrastructure projects and concerns about provincial funding programs were among the topics discussed at the last council meeting on June 16.Mayor…
Fibre Expansion Coming to Lucan
Quadro Communications has announced a major investment in the community of Lucan with the launch of a multi-phase, multi-year fibre internet expansion project that will bring next-generation connectivity to residents…
Lucan Dealership Hosts Day of Family Fun and Community Connection
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – For one afternoon, Great Escape RV looked less like a dealership and more like a community gathering place. The dealership’s annual Family Fun Day,…
Pasta in the Park Serves Up Support for Kidney Disease Fundraiser
Written By Olena Riznyk GRANTON – For Joscelyne Phillips, organizing Pasta in the Park was a way to support a cause that had shaped much of her own life. On…
Council Reviews Long-Term Investment Options
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – Jason Hagan, Program Manager with One Investment, and Keith Taylor, the organization’s Chief Investment Officer, presented council with an overview of Ontario’s prudent…
Municipality Reviews Finances, Elections and Future Growth Plans
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – At its last meeting on June 2nd, Council received the Township’s 2025 audited financial statements, reviewed election and governance updates, approved a drainage…
Municipality Reviews Transit, Winter Maintenance and Safety Concerns
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – Mayor Cathy Burghardt-Jesson opened the last council meeting on May 19 by recognizing two provincial grants recently received by the township. One funded…
Middlesex-London Health Unit Launches Rural Clinic in Lucan
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – A new nurse-led health clinic officially launched May 12 at the Lucan Library as part of a Middlesex-London Health Unit program aimed at improving…
Community Support on Full Display at Lucan Fire Hall Breakfast
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – The Lucan Fire Hall was packed for the return of the Lucan Firefighter’s Breakfast on May 3, as families, neighbours and long-time regulars gathered…
New Housing Vision for Lucan Combines Care, Independence and Community
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – Joy Birch, president of Highview Residence’s, presented plans to redevelop the property at 139 Main St. into a private housing community that would…
Lucan Library Introduces Therapy Dog Reading Program
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – A child reading aloud to a dog may sound unusual–but at the Lucan Library, it’s part of a growing effort to make reading less…
Lucan Biddulph Reviews Infrastructure, Planning and Development Matters
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – Council moved through a mix of planning decisions, infrastructure issues and longer-term policy discussions, with discussions including development pressures and the performance of…
Lucan’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Run Continues to Grow
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – Runners in green lined up outside the Lucan Community Memorial Centre on March 14 as nearly 300 people took part in Lucan’s annual St.…
Council Approves $21.5M Treatment Plant Expansion
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – At its latest meeting on March 3rd, council approved a $21.5-million wastewater infrastructure project while also addressing municipal policy updates, road safety planning…