Category: Middlesex Centre

Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - Plans to build a townhouse development in Komoka, that sparked criticism from neighbours, are on step closer to becoming a reality. Middlesex Centre council…

Written By Jan Sims KILWORTH - A proposed housing development on Elmhurst St. in Kilworth is in the early stages, but concern is being voiced about the size of the…

Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Some residents of Middlesex Centre are seeing red over the implementation of a new green bin program and the fact that it means…

Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Residents of Middlesex Centre can once again take advantage of a special low-cost program to plant trees on their properties.The Poplar Hill Lions…

Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Volunteers will be digging in to plant more than 1,800 trees, starting this fall along Medway Creek.The Community Tree Planting Project aims to…

Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre is getting a provincial grant to help improve firefighter health and safety, and reduce the risks associated with emergency response.A $70,500…

Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - They walked, ran, rolled, and one man even carried a canoe on his head! That was the scene for the Terry Fox Run in…

Written By Aina DeViet, Mayor of Middlesex Centre Serving on Middlesex Centre Council has been one of the greatest privileges of my life, and I am profoundly grateful for the…

Written By Olena Riznyk KILWORTH – More than 20 homes have started construction at EdgeWater Estates since July, and developer South Winds says an HST rebate is helping buyers move…

Written By Jan Sims A mixture of incumbents and new faces will form Middlesex Centre council following the October municipal election. Ward 2 councillor Wayne Shipley and Ward 5’s Frank…

Correction: Sean Hunt is a former Thames Valley School Board Trustee in Middlesex County; he was a trustee until 2022. He currently has no affiliation with the present board. Written…

Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - A new Ambassador is set to welcome visitors to the upcoming Ilderton Fair. The 2026 Ambassador is life-long Ilderton resident Maggie Nixon. “I feel…

Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Plans to expand a rail trail in Middlesex Centre have been derailed; at least for now. Middlesex Centre council voted to remove the…

Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - A familiar name won’t be on the ballot in Middlesex Centre in the upcoming municipal election. Long-time local politician and mayor, Aina DeViet,…

Written By Loretta Perrie, KCM Customer One of the things I love most about living in Middlesex County is having access to so many outdoor farmers’ markets. I’m always a…

My involvement with the IldertonAgricultural Society started around 1950 when I was old enough to attend the fair. My favorite memories of the fair at that time were the pony…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…