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Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre has a new policy impacting recycling for industrial, commercial and institutional properties.The ICI’s as they’re known, have been covered under the…
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - Call it Komoka proud. Komoka native Jacob Vandeven was recently drafted by the Boston Bruins—a highly impressive feat for the King’s player to be…
Written By Jan Sims BRYANSTON - Canada Day ended with a bang in Bryanston. The annual fireworks display capped off a day of celebration.It began early, with a Firefighters Breakfast…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - A new animal control bylaw is set to take effect in Middlesex Centre. At its July 3rd meeting, council voted in favour of…
In a world that changes faster each year, there is comfort in the steady strength of local connections. This year, the Village of Ilderton celebrates its 150th anniversary, a milestone…
Written By Beverly Hughes & Carol Small, Middlesex Centre Archives Ilderton began around the intersection of Ilderton and Hyde Park Roads. A store, shoemaker, wagon-maker, and blacksmith had opened by…
Written By David Gomez ILDERTON - A milestone half a century in the making is set to bring residents, local organizations and visitors together this July as Ilderton marks its…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - A new privately-funded recreational facility in Middlesex Centre is being proposed for Medway Rd. between Arva and Ballymote.Plans are in the very early…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre has applied to the province for funds to help cut development charges by as much as 50%.At its June 17th meeting,…
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - Whether it was on two legs or four legs… they walked for a good cause in Komoka on June 13th. People and their pets…
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - There are some new faces behind the bench for the Komoka Kings. Joining Head Coach Brett Hope, are assistant coaches Michael Woolley, Sean O’Brien,…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre has expanded its community improvement grant program. Grants are now available for people looking to build additional residential units, or ARU’s,…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre council got an update on Middlesex County initiatives at its June 3rd meeting. County warden and Adelaide Metcalfe mayor Sue Clarke…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Motorists are asked to be on the lookout for turtles that are crossing the road. Beginning in early spring, turtles emerge from their…
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - The Ilderton Curling Club’s Owen Henry and Brooklyn Ideson did their country proud, coming home with a silver medal from the recent World Junior…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE – The township has a new policy impacting water and wastewater services. At its May 20th meeting, council voted in favour of a policy…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Council has approved additional funds to cover the cost of renovations to the Ilderton Arena. At its May 6th meeting Council gave the…
MIDDLESEX CENTRE — TRY Recycling welcomed the Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Honourable Todd McCarthy, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, to its…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - There’s a new way to have your family name, business, or memorial recognized in Middlesex Centre. The Ilderton Optimist Club has launched a…
Written By Jan Sims DELAWARE - They revved their engines for another racing season at Delaware Speedway. Opening weekend took place May 8th and 9th.The Delaware Speedway draws an average…
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - A proposed large-scale development on Glendon Drive in Komoka has passed another marker on its way to becoming a reality.Middlesex Centre council has approved…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - There was a rosy outlook as Middlesex Centre council got an update on the municipality’s strategic plan at its April 8th council meeting.The…
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - The Ilderton Curling Club will be well represented at the upcoming World Junior Mixed Doubles Championships.Brooklyn Ideson and Owen Henry will represent Canada at…
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - A Komoka woman is going to the dogs—quite literally—as she prepares to run a marathon and raise money for a good cause.Tara Kennedy has…
Written By David Gomez One of the most interesting moments at this year’s Middlesex Centre Archives Heritage Fair in Delaware took place in the community centre lunchroom, where an afternoon…
Written By Jan Sims DELAWARE - Everything old is new again, as the Middlesex Centre Archives welcomed new and returning visitors to its annual Heritage Fair. This year’s fair was…
Written By Jan Sims SPORTS - The Komoka Kings are looking to next year, after finishing out of the running for a playoff spot this season.The Kings ended the 2025-2026…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre has a new member of the municipal senior management team. Courtney Godfrey took up the job of Director of Community Services…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre will be taking a look at paving more gravel roads after a petition was put forward to council about a pothole…
The Komoka Community Market will open on May 16th, 2026. The organizers, vendors, young entrepreneurs, musicians, and various community groups and businesses involved, are all preparing and looking forward to…