Old Ilderton Bank Building Gets New Life as Health Clinic
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - Council has approved plans to sell the former CIBC building in downtown Ilderton. It will be sold to the company that operates Elite Performance…
Local Contribution Helps Keep Student Support Program Alive
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - An act of generosity from a long-time member of the Ilderton Lions Club will help to ensure the continuation of a scholarship to a…
Ilderton Soccer Prepares for Another Thriving Season
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON – They are getting ready to kick off the outdoor soccer season in Ilderton. “Some of our competitive teams will be training as soon as…
Ilderton Pet Hospital Marks 20 Years of Compassionate Care
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - The Ilderton Pet Hospital is celebrating a milestone. It’s been 20 years since the clinic opened. Since 2005, it’s seen a lot of changes…
Council Returns to Renovated Coldstream Offices
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Council held its first regularly-scheduled meeting in the newly-renovated municipal building on May 7th.“Although we didn’t get here in the shortest timeline possible…
First Conservation Easement Agreement in Middlesex County at Livingstone Farm
Written By ThamesTalbot Land Trust KOMOKA – Thames Talbot Land Trust, the Livingstone family, neighbours and friends celebrated the protection of Livingstone Farm, 100 acres of land just north of…
Donated Pet Oxygen Masks Expand Firefighter Response Capabilities
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre firefighters have another tool in their tool kit. And this one is designed to help pets. The municipality has received a…
New Powers, Same Approach: DeViet Says No Plans to Use Strong Mayor Authority
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - The province is planning to extend strong mayor powers to an additional 169 Ontario municipalities, including Middlesex Centre. But are they likely to…
Permanent Speed Bumps Coming to Komoka School Zone
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - Permanent speed bumps are being placed in front of Parkview Public School in Komoka. That’s among the traffic control measures endorsed by Middlesex Centre…
Township Faces Annexation Rumours
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Could annexation by the city of London be a possibility for parts of Middlesex Centre?That’s the provocative question raised after councillors at a…
Strategic Plan Update Shows Significant Progress
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Council was given an update on the municipality’s Strategic Plan at its March 26th meeting.“We are on the home stretch of our strategic…
A Journey Through Time: Heritage Fair Connects Community with History
Written By David Gomez DELAWARE - On Saturday, March 29, the Middlesex Centre Archives hosted their annual Heritage Fair at the Delaware Community Centre, drawing enthusiasts from across the county…
Sweet Success: Rolling Ridge Maple Taps into Spring Season
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - The sap is running at maple syrup farms across the region, including Rolling Ridge Maple Products near Ilderton.Following what has felt like a long…
Head Coach Rumun Ndur Exits Komoka Kings After Two Seasons
Written By Jan Sims SPORTS - The Komoka Kings have parted ways with Head Coach Rumun Ndur. A statement posted on the Kings website, describes the parting as “mutual” and…
Council Faces Opposition to Bryanston Park Surplus Plan
Written By Jan Sims BRYANSTON - Opponents of plans to declare the 10-acre Bryanston School property surplus, filled the spectator seats at the March 12th Middlesex Centre council meeting.“In our…
Coldstream’s Municipal Offices Set to Reopen with Modern Upgrades
Written By Jan Sims COLDSTREAM - Middlesex Centre is on the move. Effective April 1st, front desk services are returning to the newly-renovated municipal offices in Coldstream. That means as…
Traffic Study Reveals Speeding Concerns on Glendon Dr.
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Where do drivers going through Middlesex Centre seem to find the need to speed? The answer, according to a new traffic study suggests…
Council Reviews Positive Resident Satisfaction Survey
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - A new survey found that residents of Middlesex Centre are basically satisfied with the service they received from the municipality.A report was presented…
Curling Day in Canada Celebrated with Enthusiasm at Ilderton Curling Club
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - Curling Day in Canada was a sweeping success in Middlesex Centre. The annual event was marked by enthusiasts of the sport across the country…
Kilworth’s Frigid Recovery Offers Unique Cold Water Health Benefits
Written By Jan Sims KILWORTH - A Kilworth couple is taking the plunge - quite literally - into opening a business based on a hot trend in health and wellness.…
Mayor Calls for Action Against Harmful U.S. Tariffs
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex County Deputy Warden and Middlesex Centre Mayor Aina DeViet is publicly weighing in on the issue of U.S. tariffs and their potential…
Federal Boost for Housing: Middlesex Centre Receives $4.25M
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre will be getting just under $4.25 million in federal funds to help improve the local housing stock.The money is part of…
Delaware Ice Rink Opens for Another Season of Community Skating
Written By Jan Sims DELAWARE - Residents of Middlesex Centre and beyond are lacing up their skates for another season on the Delaware ice rink.The outdoor rink, which was first…
Improve Curling Skills with ORB Yoga
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - Curling is a very popular winter sport. And like any sport, it’s important to keep your body in the best possible shape to maximize…
Komoka Townhouse Plan Under Further Review
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - Middlesex Centre planning staff will be taking another look at a potential zoning change townhouse development on Caverhill Crescent in Komoka.At its January 29th…
Middlesex Centre Archives Hosts Annual Fundraiser and Heritage Fair
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - It will be a busy time for the Middlesex Centre Archives now, and in the coming months. From February 1st to 5th, the…
Hockey Day in Ilderton: A Celebration of Community and Sport
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - The puck dropped on Hockey Day in Ilderton Saturday January 18th. It’s an annual event that has been running since 2016. “It was inspired…
No More Stag and Doe Events at Local Community Centres
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre is saying we don’t to stag and doe rentals at municipality-owned community centres. From now on, the venues won’t be available…
Infrastructure and Transportation Plans Aim to Shape the Next Two Decades
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre will be looking well beyond the new year, as two key documents take shape in the municipality: the Transportation Master Plan…
Griswold Ilderton Lights: Sparking Joy and Generosity in the Community
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - The lights have dimmed on another season for what’s become affectionately known as the Griswold Ilderton Christmas display. But the afterglow continues in the…