New Season, New Coaching Staff for Komoka Kings
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - The puck is set to drop at the Komoka Wellness Centre on another season for the Komoka Kings. The Kings will face the LaSalle…
Delegation Takes Local Concerns to AMO
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Infrastructure, housing, and health care were among the key topics discussed at the recent meeting of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, or…
Relaxed Alcohol Rules Draw Concerns
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre likely won’t be adopting relaxed rules governing alcohol consumption in public places any time soon.A report from the Community Services Advisory…
Bryanston-Birr Optimists Celebrate 50 Years of Community Service
Written By Jan Sims BRYANSTON - The Bryanston-Birr Optimist Club recently marked a milestone. And the community was invited to come out for the celebration.On Saturday August 29th, the Club…
Community Futures Middlesex Offers Support for Local Entrepreneurs
Written By David Gomez ILDERTON - Are you looking to start a business but don’t know where to begin? Do you have an idea, but aren’t sure how to build…
Optimist Club Donates $6,000 to Komoka Youth Centre
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - The Komoka Youth Centre got a financial shot in the arm with a recent donation from the Optimist Club of Komoka-Kilworth.The Optimists donated $6,000…
Poplar Hill Welcomes Back Annual Beef Barbecue
Written By Jan Sims POPLAR HILL - The 67th annual Cattleman’s Beef Barbecue returned to Poplar Hill Park on August 20th. The event is put on by the Middlesex Cattleman’s…
Delaware Social Worker Brings Girls Club to Local Families
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - A Delaware mother and registered social worker is bringing a new initiative to Middlesex Centre called Girls Club.“Girls Club is a small-group, interactive…
Komoka Event Encourages Residents to Support Pollinators
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - The summer is in full bloom. And the Middlesex Pollinator Team welcomed people to learn about the importance of native plants and the role…
Housing Report Highlights Future Growth Across Middlesex Centre
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Council got a look into the present and future of housing development in the municipality at its July 15th meeting.A report to council…
Presentation Highlights Need for Residential Hospice
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - The need for a residential hospice in Middlesex County was brought home to Middlesex Centre councillors during a presentation by a member of…
All Aboard for 40 Years of Railway History in Komoka
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - The Komoka Railway Museum recently welcomed everyone “all aboard” to celebrate a milestone. It was 40 years ago, on July 1st 1986 that the…
Community Comes Together for Ilderton’s 150th
Written By David Gomez ILDERTON – Residents filled the streets and fairgrounds on Saturday, July 11, as Ilderton celebrated its 150th anniversary with a day that honoured the community’s past…
Middlesex Centre Approves New ICI Recycling Policy
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…
Komoka Celebrates NHL Draft Pick
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…
Bryanston Celebrates Canada Day
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…
Animal Control Bylaw Gets Major Update
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…
MutualONE Insurance: Celebrating 150 Years Together in Ilderton
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…
Ilderton Village – Celebrating 150 Years
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…
Ilderton Prepares to Celebrate 150 Years of Community History
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…
Sports Complex Proposal Sparks Debate
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…
Council Backs Development Charge Reduction Application
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,…
Komoka Walk Supports Pets and Their Owners
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…
Komoka Kings Welcome New Faces to Coaching Lineup
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,…
New Middlesex Centre Grants Aim to Boost Housing Options
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,…
County Warden Highlights Challenges and Opportunities Across Middlesex
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…
Turtle Watch Middlesex Centre Urges Drivers to Watch for Turtles on Roads
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…
Ilderton Curlers Bring Home Silver from World Championship
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…
Water and Wastewater Capacity Policy Approved
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…
Township Approves Additional Funding for Ilderton Arena Renovations
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…