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Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Council received an update on facility rentals and revenue for 2025 during its November 19 meeting, outlining the extent…
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…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MOUNT BRYDGES - A fresh layer of overnight snow changed the plans for Mount Brydges’ Remembrance Day ceremony on Tuesday November 11,…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – The Annual Lighting of the Lights took place on November 21 at Lions Market Street Park, drawing a strong community turnout for the official…
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - Should Middlesex Centre back the potential expansion of a recreational rail trail that runs through the Ilderton area? That was the question that drew…
Written By Aina DeViet, Mayor of Middlesex Centre Successful delivery of projects and services for residents depends on strong fiscal management, innovative project planning, and service-focused municipal staff. However, we…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council worked through a series of financial and community-focused staff reports during its November 17 meeting, including preparations for…
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…
Written By David Gomez KERWOOD - Residents of Adelaide Metcalfe gathered in Kerwood on Sunday November 9th morning for the municipality’s annual Remembrance Day service, filling the fire hall before…
As MPP for Lambton–Kent–Middlesex, I am proud to represent one of the strongest agricultural regions in Ontario. Our farmers work tirelessly to feed families, strengthen our economy, and drive innovation…
Middlesex-London is blessed with fertile land and a community of farmers who feed and fuel Canada. Their resilience during seasons of drought and economic uncertainty is a testament to their…
Written By Allan Mayhew, Mayor of Southwest Middlesex The Edmund Fitzgerald was an American Great Lakes freighter that sank in Lake Superior during a severe storm, 50 years ago, on…
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - The Komoka Railway Museum is hoping to get donors “all aboard” a new fundraising drive.The Museum, which is located on Queen St. in Komoka,…
When The Banner asked me to reflect on shopping local, I quickly realized this message needs to be fresh. My writings in my past could not convey an appropriate message.The…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - County Council approved a series of financial reports and maintenance agreements during its November 4 meeting, including the 2024…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Skating is a popular sport, especially as the colder weather arrives. And Middlesex Centre is hoping that a new initiative will make the…
Written By Mary Simpson & Caroline Gough GLENCOE - The Glencoe & District Historical Society is absolutely buzzing this week, because a remarkable gift has just arrived at The Archives:…
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…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY – Council voted narrowly to proceed with the Gateway Signage Tender Award despite debate over whether the new signs are a…
Press Release From Both Municipalities STRATHROY - The Municipalities of Strathroy-Caradoc and Adelaide Metcalfe adopt an interim servicing agreement for the shared provision of water, wastewater and stormwater management services.“This…
Written By Cathy Burghardt-Jesson, Mayor of Lucan-Biddulph As we near the end of 2025, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the tremendous progress our community has made this year.…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Four Middlesex Centre firefighters recently celebrated a milestone - and it’s one that’s described as “amazing” by Middlesex Centre Fire Chief Colin Toth.Jack…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Council is taking aim at a controversial move by the province to get rid of traffic speed cameras.Council supported a resolution by the…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council approved a new policy governing the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) and received an update on the…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Councillors reviewed the results of the 2026 budget survey during their October 20 meeting, where Treasurer Johnny Pereira presented…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter KERWOOD - The Adelaide Metcalfe Fire Department has received a grant from Enbridge Gas Ontario through the Safe Community Project Zero program,…
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - Things were hopping at the Komoka Community Centre on October 25th, as upwards of 300 bunnies competed in a rabbit show. The annual competition…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY – County councillors discussed the Village of Newbury’s request for a seat on County Council during their October 7 meeting,…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX — Council has approved an agreement with Quad County Support Services (QCSS) to create ongoing work placement opportunities for individuals…
OPP & ONEIDA POLICE SERVICE ARE SEEKING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE TO LOCATE MISSING PERSONONEIDA NATION OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION- The Oneida Police Service and Middlesex County of the Ontario Provincial…