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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…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - Councillors dealt with two notices of motion during their September 2 meeting, addressing both the regulation of electric scooters in…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – At its last meeting on September 2, Council worked through a full agenda covering emergency services, municipal lands, administrative policies, budget survey results,…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - The roundabouts are ready. After many months of construction, the two roundabouts along Oxford St. and Glendon Dr. leading into and out of…
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - The Komoka Community Centre is getting some upgrades. And while the renovations are taking place, the Centre on Queen’s Ave in Komoka will be…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter KERWOOD - Councillors reviewed a resident’s request to designate part of Kerwood Road as a Community Safety Zone and to implement Automated…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – At its last meeting on September 2, council received the Middlesex County Local Council Update 2025, presented by Warden Brian Ropp and CAO…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Mayor Aina DeViet is reflecting on the recent Association of Municipalities of Ontario meeting, calling it a success. “We’re giving the government…
Written By The Municipality of Southwest Middlesex GLENCOE - The Municipality of Southwest Middlesex is pleased to announce that it will receive $1,496,742 in funding through the Province of Ontario’s…
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA – There is something new for families at Parkview Public School in Komoka this fall. Wayfinding Signs have been installed at several points near the…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Crunican Orchards is celebrating a milestone, and people are invited to join the festivities.On Saturday September 13th, Crunicans is marking its 75th anniversary…
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…
Written By Jan SimsSPORTS - The puck is set to drop on a new season for the Komoka Kings. The team opens on home ice for its 2025-2026 season at…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX — In a packed council chamber on August 13, the residents of Southwest Middlesex made their voices heard. After weeks…
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…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC – At its August 5 meeting, Strathroy-Caradoc Council considered two significant planning and development matters: a three-year extension request for an…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – The Lucan branch of Middlesex County Library wrapped up a busy and successful summer filled with reading programs, family activities, and community partnerships. From…
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - Western University student and Ilderton resident Rachel Little has been chosen the 2025 Ilderton Fair Ambassador. Rachel, who is studying civil and environmental engineering,…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - A question about where recreation program users live, emerged as Middlesex Centre council discussed results of a survey at its August 6th meeting.Ward…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE – Council has approved the purchase of new water drafting equipment for the township’s fire department, fully funded by a…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE — At its regular meeting on Monday, August 11, council formally welcomed Andrew Campbell as the newest member of the…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX COUNTY - They’re the heroes when people go missing or need assistance, and now they’re asking people to help with their mission.Ilderton resident Janelle Coultes…
Written By David Gomez LUCAN-BIDDULPH – Lucan-Biddulph will move ahead with the largest infrastructure grant in its history after receiving $17.6 million from the province to expand and modernize the…
Written By Olena Riznyk MIDDLESEX COUNTY - MPP Bob Bailey and MPP Steve Pinsonneault visited Lucan Biddulph and North Middlesex on August 6 to present the Rural Ontario Development (ROD)…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC – Council has approved the replacement of two major building ventilation units in local recreation facilities, with both projects awarded to…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Words of wisdom from a young mind helped propel a Middlesex Centre teen to the winners circle in oratorical competition sponsored by the…
Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL – The Parkhill Fair returned August 7–10 for its 165th year, bringing three days of entertainment, community pride, and family fun to North Middlesex. Organized…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX – Council addressed three infrastructure matters at its July 16 meeting, including the outcome of a resident petition on streetlights…
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – At its July 16 meeting, council received the 2024 Middlesex OPP Detachment Board Annual Report, presented as part of a province-wide commitment to…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY – On August 7, under clear skies and with shovels in hand, Burnbrae Farms marked the start of construction for its…