Category: North Middlesex

Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – Housing development, agricultural expansion and infrastructure concerns were among the main topics discussed during the last council meeting on May 20.Several planning matters…

Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – Poetry and fibre art are coming together at the Ailsa Craig Arts Centre through a new exhibit that pairs local poems with handmade…

AILSA CRAIG - After a successful Ailsa Craig Annual Main Street Car Show, there was a generous $5,000.00 donation to the “Building A New Craigholme” Campaign.The Car Show Committee worked…

Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – After years of performing for massive crowds across Canada, Sean McCann says the shows he remembers most are the small ones.McCann will bring…

Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – At the last council meeting on May 6, council supported proposed housing grant changes, approved a new animal control contract, discussed local school…

Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL – Staff, customers and local officials gathered May 8 as Parkhill Home Building Centre celebrated its grand re-opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony, barbecue and…

Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL – Human trafficking doesn’t always look like crime–and that’s exactly what makes it dangerous.That was the message shared during a recent community awareness session at…

Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – Bagpipes, drums and a busy dance floor filled Ye Olde Towne Hall on April 18 as Mudmen returned to Ailsa Craig for a…

PARKHILL — Music fans are invited to relive the golden age of rock & roll on Saturday, May 23, 2026, when a spectacular tribute concert celebrating Buddy Holly and Roy…

Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – Polar bears, northern tundra and the meeting place of three ecosystems now fill the walls of the Ailsa Craig Arts Centre in a…

Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL – Children today are navigating an online world many parents don’t fully understand–and often without supervision.That was the focus of a recent Internet Safety information…

Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL – A new exhibit at the Parkhill Carnegie Gallery is telling a story shaped by loss, reflection, and creative experimentation.Making Mark Art, featuring more than…

Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – At the last council meeting on March 18, members worked through a wide range of items, from major infrastructure projects to internal municipal…

Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – Marcia de Gouw, clinic and facility director of Damen Optimal Health and Fitness, presented council with an update on the clinic’s work and…

Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – Rod Dupuis, Senior Operations Manager with the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA), presented council with the municipality’s 2025 water and wastewater operations reports…

Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – Residents had the opportunity to try their hand at pottery this weekend during a hands-on workshop hosted by local ceramic artist Beth Turnbull…

Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – Families across Parkhill and Ailsa Craig marked Family Day with a full schedule of local activities organized by Kathy Willemse, owner of Locality…

Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – Director of Finance and Treasurer Ralph D’Alessandro, speaking on behalf of Mayor Brian Ropp, presented council with the revised draft 2026 municipal budget…

Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – At its most recent meeting on February 18, Council addressed a range of municipal matters affecting infrastructure, community services, public health initiatives and…

Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – At its latest meeting on February 4, council reviewed a wide range of municipal matters, including infrastructure projects, drainage works, social service updates,…

NORTH MIDDLESEX — On January 23, MPP Steve Pinsonneault announced the Ontario government is investing up to $4,024,125 to reconstruct water infrastructure in the Municipality of North Middlesex. The funding…

Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – At the January 14 council meeting, councillors formally welcomed Scott Jones as the municipality’s new Fire Chief, noting his previous experience within the…

Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL – The Parkhill Branch Library was filled with colour and creativity on January 21 as residents gathered for another popular Paint Night, an event that…

Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – While winter break is often a busy time for families, the North Middlesex Library branches offered a warm and welcoming place for children…

Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - Curling Day in Canada is being held on Saturday January 31st., and the Ilderton Club has a full day of activities for curlers, and…

Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – During the December 17 council meeting of North Middlesex, Cameron Rickert, a water resources engineer with EXP, delivered a presentation updating councillors on…

Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX - What began as a shared idea between two local organizers has grown into a community-driven event company making a visible impact in North…

Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – The East Williams Optimist Club welcomed close to 100 residents to the Ailsa Craig Recreation Centre on Sunday, December 7, for its Annual…

Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – At the December 3rd Council meeting, members reviewed engineering reports, capital and inspection updates, tender recommendations, project summaries, and administrative items related to…