Komoka Event Brings Irish Language and Culture to Local Pub
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - St. Patrick’s Day is still a few weeks away, but people interested in all things Irish recently had the chance to immerse themselves in…
Young Ilderton Curler Set to Compete at 2026 Montana’s Brier
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - A member of the Ilderton Curling Club is Brier-bound. Owen Henry is part of the team representing Ontario which will compete at the upcoming…
Council Advances Bylaw to Allow More Flexible Housing Development
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Significant planning changes are in the works, impacting the way housing looks in Middlesex Centre. At its January 28th meeting, Middlesex Centre council…
Council Receives Update on Homelessness in Middlesex Centre
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Council began the new year by receiving an update on homelessness in the region by a delegation from Middlesex County.Joe Winser, Acting Director…
OPP Outline 2025 Crime and Traffic Data
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Members of Middlesex OPP were on hand to explain the 2025 policing statistics for Middlesex Centre at the January 14 council meeting.And they…
Signs Celebrating Local Olympians Back Up in Ilderton
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - Just in time for the Winter Olympics, the signs recognizing two of Canada’s most celebrated Olympians are back up in Ilderton.The signs, commemorating skaters…
Hockey Day in Canada Brings Community Together in Ilderton
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - Hockey Day in Canada was marked on Saturday January 17 with fun, friendship and festivities for the Ilderton Jets, their families, and supporters.“It’s an…
OPP Billing and Crime Statistics Presented
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Crime and the cost of fighting crime in Middlesex Centre were on the agenda as the OPP’s annual billing statement went before council…
Speed Limit Reduced on Glendon Drive
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - Motorist travelling through Komoka now have to slow down even more. The speed limit along a stretch of Glendon Dr. east of Komoka Rd.…
Komoka Event Teaches Residents How to Grow Native Plants
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - The spring planting season may be a few months away, but in the heart of winter we can still be thinking about gardening.On January…
Kilworth Development Proposal Seeks Rezoning of Wooded Land
Written By Jan Sims KILWORTH - A proposed development on Glendon Dr. in Kilworth would require a wooded area to be rezoned for housing.It’s early days yet, and the application…
Komoka Community Market Expands Online with FoodHub
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - Christmas food shopping will soon be behind us, but there’s a new way to keep shopping for fresh and delicious products while supporting local…
Municipality Appoints Tiffany Farrellas New CAO
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre has a new Chief Administrative Officer. Tiffany Farrell, who has been serving as interim CAO, has been officially named to the…
Country Terrace Opens Newly Redeveloped Facility in Komoka
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official opening of a major redevelopment at Country Terrace long term care home on Oxbow Dr. in Komoka.Mayor Aina…
New Donation Boosts Home Safety in Middlesex Centre
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre is getting 210 combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to be distributed throughout the community. The donation was announced at the…
Parents Launch ‘No Excuses’ School Bus Safety Campaign
Written By Jan Sims DELAWARE - Parents at Our Lady of Lourdes elementary school in Delaware have launched a powerful new school bus safety campaign.“The law is clear, vehicles need…
BGC Ilderton Wraps Up a Busy Fall of Youth Programs
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - It’s been a busy fall for the Boys and Girls Club London, or BGC, in Ilderton. The group offers sports and recreational programming for…
Women’s Institute Rallies to Support Children’s Hospital Patients
Written By Olena Riznyk POPLAR HILL - Members of the Southern Area Women’s Institute gathered on October 18, for a hands-on work bee dedicated to supporting young patients at the…
Middlesex Centre Adds $300 Cleaning Fee in 2026 Rates
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - People who rent pavilions in municipal parks in Middlesex Centre and leave a big mess, could be in for a big fine. The…
Middlesex Centre Plans 5.71% Tax Hike
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre taxpayers are facing a 5.71% hike in municipal taxes for 2026. That translates into an additional $262 for a residential property…
Ilderton Rail Trail Option Gets Mixed Reaction
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - Should Middlesex Centre back the potential expansion of a recreational rail trail that runs through the Ilderton area? That was the question that drew…
The Year in Review: Middlesex Centre Update
Written By Aina DeViet, Mayor of Middlesex Centre Successful delivery of projects and services for residents depends on strong fiscal management, innovative project planning, and service-focused municipal staff. However, we…
Komoka Railway Museum on Track for Major Restoration Effort
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - The Komoka Railway Museum is hoping to get donors “all aboard” a new fundraising drive.The Museum, which is located on Queen St. in Komoka,…
Skating Made Inclusive with Sensory-Friendly Sessions
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Skating is a popular sport, especially as the colder weather arrives. And Middlesex Centre is hoping that a new initiative will make the…
Four Arva Firefighters Honoured for 50 Years of Service
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Four Middlesex Centre firefighters recently celebrated a milestone - and it’s one that’s described as “amazing” by Middlesex Centre Fire Chief Colin Toth.Jack…
Councillors Criticize Province’s Decision on Speed Cameras
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Council is taking aim at a controversial move by the province to get rid of traffic speed cameras.Council supported a resolution by the…
Komoka Hops with Excitement for Annual Rabbit Show
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - Things were hopping at the Komoka Community Centre on October 25th, as upwards of 300 bunnies competed in a rabbit show. The annual competition…
Komoka Community Centre Upgrades Flooring & Accessibility Features
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - Improvements have been made to the Komoka Community Centre, including better flooring in the gymnasium and a new accessible washroom.“It’s a cushioned flooring that…
Leadership Change Ahead as CAO Steps Down
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre is looking for someone to fill its top municipal job. Earlier this month, it was announced that Chief Administrative Officer, Michael…
Funding Gap Raises Concern for Middlesex Centre Assets
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - There were words of warning about the cost of maintaining municipal assets like roads, bridges and water systems in Middlesex Centre.“Currently 54% of…