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Written By The Township of Lucan Biddulph LUCAN – On Wednesday, the Township of Lucan Biddulph celebrated the development of a new All Wheels Park at Optimist Elm Street Park,…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – The Township hosted a lively two-day Canada Day celebration on June 30 and July 1, drawing in thousands of residents and visitors for…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – The June 16 council meeting began with heartfelt recognition of longtime volunteer Linda Barr, who was named the township’s 2025 Senior of the…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN - On Saturday, June 21, the countryside outside Lucan welcomed its first-ever Southwestern Ontario Classic Trials Group (SOCT) event, Round 4 – Lucan, drawing approximately…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN-BIDDULPH – During the June 3 meeting, Council approved a motion to proceed with an Active Transportation Needs Report for Highway 4, following a requirement from…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN-BIDDULPH – At its June 3 meeting, Council addressed a wide range of matters, including the township’s 2024 draft financial statements, wastewater treatment performance, new housing…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – In a significant move toward modernizing local emergency services, council voted at its May 20 meeting to begin the process of dissolving both…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN-BIDDULPH - Mayor Cathy Burghardt-Jesson recently shared her experiences in Cambodia during a public presentation at the Lucan Library on April 23. Her talk, titled “Memories…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – Financial planning took centre stage at the May 6 council meeting, as Treasurer Kathryn Langendyk presented a series of updates concerning the 2024…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – The April 8th council meeting opened with a heartfelt tribute to Deputy Fire Chief Tim Shipley, who retired after nearly 30 years of…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN - On April 17, Lucan library visitors joined to celebrate National Canadian Film Day with a screening of BlackBerry, the darkly comedic story of the…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – At the March 18 council meeting, feedback was heard on a proposal to build a five-storey apartment building with commercial space on the ground…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – A highlight of the March 18 council meeting was the presentation of the Mayor’s Honour Roll, which recognized four individuals for their outstanding…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN - On Wednesday evening, March 20th, the Lucan Library welcomed local residents for a moving and educational presentation on battlefields in Normandy, Belgium, and the…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN-BIDDULPH – Mayor Doug Cook of Lambton Shores and CAO Steve McAuley provided an in-depth update on the progress, challenges, and future of the Huron Shores…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN-BIDDULPH – At the March 4 council meeting, various issues were discussed. Among them, the council reviewed and approved an annual letter of support from the…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN - Jake’s House was founded in 2004 by Irene and David Bodanis after their son, Jake, was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in 1995.…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – On February 4, council discussed the township’s unsuccessful application for the Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund (HUSF). Despite previous attempts to refine the…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – At the February 4 council meeting, Mike DeVos, P. Eng., of Spriet Associates, presented the Drainage Report - Goudy Drain 2024. This project…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – Inspector Ross Stuart, Detachment Coordinator for the Middlesex Detachment, and Detective Sergeant Adam Seltzer presented the Annual Report of the Ontario Provincial Police…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – During the January 7 council meeting, the Mayor’s Honour Roll 2025 was introduced, with the mayor taking time to personally recognize several individuals…
LUCAN-BIDDULPH - The Township is pleased to announce the purchase of 269 Main Street, a property adjoining the Lucan Biddulph Community Memorial Centre. This strategic acquisition secures land for potential…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN-BIDDULPH – At the last council meeting, Kathryn Langendyk, Director of Finance/Treasurer, and Tracy Loyens, Deputy Treasurer, presented the 2025 operating budget. The municipality’s projected revenue…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – The Lucan Library continues to thrive as a vibrant community hub, offering a range of activities for people of all ages. Leigh Robinson, Supervisor…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – At the December 18 council meeting, Josh White, Middlesex County’s Procurement Services Manager, shared a presentation outlining the department’s roles, initiatives, and future…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – On December 13, the Lucan community came together for the much-anticipated Annual Lighting of the Lights event, held at Market Street Park. This…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – During the December 3rd council meeting, Paul Sherban, Senior Operations Manager at the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA), presented a comprehensive overview of…
Written By Alan Good SPORTS - The Lucan Irish Junior C team played several games in the past two weeks. November 16 & 17 were at home as they first…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter EXETER - On Friday, November 15, I had the chance to experience the eagerly awaited Owl Prowl at the Morrison Dam Conservation…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – Daryl Abbs, Managing Partner of Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., presented the results of the water and wastewater rate study during the November…