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Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX — The township has confirmed that residents will again cast their ballots online or by phone in the upcoming 2026…
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 –…
Written By Michelle Dwyer, 1st Vice President Royal Canadian Legion-Caradoc Branch 251 MOUNT BRYDGES - The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 251 Caradoc is proud to announce a $2,000 donation to…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – The Lucan-Biddulph Fire Station opened its doors to some of its youngest visitors this month for a special storytime event organized in partnership with…
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - Improvements have been made to the Komoka Community Centre, including better flooring in the gymnasium and a new accessible washroom.“It’s a cushioned flooring that…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre is looking for someone to fill its top municipal job. Earlier this month, it was announced that Chief Administrative Officer, Michael…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY – County Council received a detailed presentation on October 7 highlighting the environmental and economic value of the county’s forest…
Written By Jan Sims COLDSTREAM - Coldstream Library is taking art to the people with its new Free Little Art Gallery. Located just outside the library branch beside the Middlesex…
Written by Brian Ropp,Warden of Middlesex County As we celebrate Small Business Week, I want to take a moment to recognize the incredible entrepreneurs and business owners who form the…
As we celebrate Small Business Week, I want to take a moment to recognize and thank the incredible entrepreneurs and small business owners of Middlesex–London. These are the people who…
Written by Steve Pinsonneault,MPP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex This week, we shine a spotlight on the small businesses that keep our communities strong and thriving. As the MPP for Lambton–Kent–Middlesex, and as…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter GLENCOE - On the quiet stretch of Simpson Road outside Glencoe, two concrete silos rise above the Thames River flats. Once built…
Written By Steve Pinsonneault,MPP Lambton-Kent-Middlesex It’s been a busy and rewarding summer across Lambton—Kent—Middlesex, filled with community celebrations and time spent with local leaders and residents. I’m always grateful for…
Written By Jeffrey Reed To define Glencoe golfer Hunter Talbot as a one-dimensional athlete would greatly underestimate the talents of this 18-year-old overachiever. In fact, the winner of this year’s…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY – At its September 23 meeting, Middlesex County Council received a presentation from the London and Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership…
Written By The Municipality of Southwest Middlesex GLENCOE - The Municipality is thrilled to announce over $2 million in senior government support to unlock new serviced industrial land in Glencoe,…
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.…
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,…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC – Council has voted to continue operating the Downtown Strathroy Market under municipal oversight, opting to retain the popular night markets…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – On Saturday, September 27, Lucan Library hosted a vibrant community art exhibition, bringing together local artists and residents for an afternoon of creativity and…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - There were words of warning about the cost of maintaining municipal assets like roads, bridges and water systems in Middlesex Centre.“Currently 54% of…
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - The curtain has come down on another successful season for the Ilderton Fair, with crowds enjoying all there was to offer.This year’s fair ran…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council heard updates on local fire department operations and infrastructure funding during its October 6 meeting, where Fire Chief…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - When author Donna Costa sat down to write about her mother’s struggle with Alzheimer’s, she did not begin with…
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…
Municipality of Middlesex Centre Shopping local isn’t just a transaction. It is a meaningful way to invest in Middlesex Centre. Every purchase made from local businesses helps fuel our economy,…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council met on September 15 to review two staff reports that addressed matters with financial implications for both the…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter POPLAR HILL – On a sunny Sunday morning, September 14, residents of Poplar Hill and surrounding areas gathered at the local park…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – At the last council meeting on September 16, a significant part of the discussion centred on a new Middlesex County policy allowing municipalities…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – At the September 17 meeting, councillors approved a request to formally separate the property at the corner of Richmond Street and Saintsbury Line,…