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Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – Families gathered in Lucan over the Family Day weekend for a relaxed, drop-in event organized by Gateway Church, offering inflatables, sports activities, board games…
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY - A new locally owned auto repair shop is preparing to open its doors in downtown Strathroy, with a clear focus on community trust, affordability,…
Written By Amiee Bloemendal My name is Amiee Bloemendal, a representative for the Mount Brydges Business Association (MBBA). I am also a local business owner, co-owning both Bert’s Repair Service…
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…
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…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX COUNTY - There’s a new book club in Middlesex County-and it’s all business. Or at least, it’s aimed at members of the local business community.The…
Written By Olena Riznyk STRATHROY – A large crowd of friends, colleagues, customers and community members gathered on Saturday January 24th at The Balcony Cucina Restaurant & Bar to mark…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council received an update on a province-wide feasibility study exploring the creation of a joint municipal services corporation for…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - The waiving of facility rental fees for the YMCA Summer Day Camp program was unanimously approved by council during…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Council approved an updated fire protection agreement with Strathroy-Caradoc during its February 4 meeting, formalizing changes to how fire…
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,…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC – The municipality has endorsed moving forward with a tender for upgrades to the Strathroy Wastewater Treatment Facility, selecting the option…
Press Release from the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc The Municipality is proud to announce that it has received an EDCO Award of Excellence for the 2025 Canvas & Culture Art Fest…
Written By Cathy Burghardt-Jesson, Mayor of Lucan-Biddulph After thoughtful consideration, I am announcing that I will not be seeking re-election in the upcoming municipal election.This decision did not come easily.…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN-BIDDULPH – On February 3rd, council considered a mix of planning matters, funding updates, community safety initiatives, correspondence items, and routine municipal business, with discussion ranging…
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…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE – The Township addressed a series of operational and infrastructure-related matters during its February 2 meeting, approving updates to water…
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 MELBOURNE – Residents gathered at the Melbourne Legion building during the first weekend of February for the community’s annual Groundhog Day celebrations, a long-standing tradition that…
MIDDLESEX COUNTY - On January 13, County Council passed By-law 7389 to adopt the 2026 Budget of the County of Middlesex, which will result in a 3.87% increase to the…
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 David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY — Councillors were presented with an information report outlining how representation on Middlesex County Council will be determined for the…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC — The municipality’s water and wastewater user rates for 2026 was approved by council, following a detailed discussion during its January…
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…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - The Municipality received its Chief Administrative Officer’s Quarterly Update for the fourth quarter of 2025 during its January 14…
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 David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC — Council has approved moving forward with the installation of new playground equipment at South Grove Meadows Park, following an extensive…
Press Release from the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc The Municipality has received $15,025,118 in grant funding from the Provincial Government, more specifically the Municipal Housing and Infrastructure Program – Health and…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN-BIDDULPH – The township focused on drainage upgrades and long-term infrastructure planning, addressing projects tied to upcoming municipal priorities and future capital planning during its January…
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…