Council Moves Forward on Key Infrastructure Projects
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…
Healthcare and Fitness Hub Continues to Grow
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…
North Middlesex Receives 2025 Water and Wastewater Operations Report
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…
Local Artist Introduces Beginners to Pottery at Ailsa Craig Studio
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…
Fibre Network Brings Faster Internet to Rural Middlesex
Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL – Provincial officials, municipal leaders and telecommunications representatives gathered March 5 in Parkhill to highlight the expansion of high-speed internet access across rural parts of…
Family Day Brings Local Fun to Parkhill and Ailsa Craig
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…
Council Weighs Changes to Draft 2026 Municipal Budget
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…
Council Reviews Drainage, Planning and Infrastructure Updates
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…
Infrastructure and Social Services Take Centre Stage
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,…
Ontario Investing Over $4 Million for Critical Water Infrastructure in North Middlesex
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…
North Middlesex Welcomes New Fire Chief, Approves Drainage Projects
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…
Paint Night Draws Full Houseat Parkhill Library
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…
Families Find Connection & Learning at Local Libraries
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…
Ilderton Club Hosting Open House for Curling Day in Canada
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…
Ailsa Craig Stormwater Master Plan Update Presented to Council
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…
A-Z Events Grows Local Markets Across North Middlesex
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…
Ailsa Craig Families Gather for Annual Breakfast with Santa
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…
Council Advances Drainage Projects and Receives Infrastructure Updates
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…
A Message from your Mayor
Written By Brian Ropp, Mayor of North Middlesex As we look ahead to the coming months, I want to take a moment to reflect on the many ways our community…
Holiday Extravaganza Lights Up Ailsa Craig
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – The town held its Holiday Extravaganza on Friday, November 21, drawing steady crowds to twenty designated passport stops throughout the village. The event…
Partnership Event Honours Volunteers & Local Heritage
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – More than 250 residents gathered on November 1 for North Middlesex’s first jointly hosted Volunteer Appreciation Night, a new partnership between the Municipality…
Fire Safety and Fun Draw Crowds to Ailsa Craig and Parkhill Stations
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – Families filled the Ailsa Craig and Parkhill fire stations on Saturday, October 11, for the North Middlesex Fire Department’s annual Open House –…
Strategic Plan Links County Goals with Local Opportunities
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – CAO Paul Shipway presented Middlesex County’s strategic priorities and upcoming initiatives to North Middlesex Council at the last council meeting on October 1st.…
Council Addresses Planning, Drainage & Infrastructure Issues
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – At the October 1 meeting, council dealt with several planning, drainage, and community service matters, including a barn setback variance, a farm severance,…
Nairn Hosts 111th Women’s Institute Convention
Written By Olena Riznyk NAIRN – The 111th Southern Area Women’s Institute Convention was held on October 4 at the Church in Nairn, gathering around 60 members and guests from…
Parkhill’s Past Brought to Life in First-Ever History Walk
Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL – On Friday, September 20, more than 30 people – children with parents, grandparents, and longtime residents – gathered at the North Middlesex Market for…
Study Outlines Framework for Long-Term Road Priorities in North Middlesex
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – Ken Logtenberg of BM Ross and Associates presented the 2025 Roads Needs Study to council on September 3rd, offering a detailed review of…
Parkhill Artisan Collective Showcases Local Talent in Historic Space
Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL – The Parkhill Artisan Collective is breathing new life into a century-old landmark. Located in the historic Carnegie Building, once a public library funded by…
Ontario Investing $5 Million in North Middlesex to Build More Homes
NORTH MIDDLESEX — The Ontario government is investing $5,533,128 in water infrastructure to help build approximately 790 new homes in the Municipality of North Middlesex. The funding is being delivered…
New Moon Farm Honoured with Food Champions Award at Ecological Tour
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – On Saturday, August 23, New Moon Community Homestead opened its gates to more than 60 visitors for an ecological farm tour and social…