Township Sees Rise in Housing & Building Activity
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – At its last meeting on August 11, council discussed an organizational review, building growth, a second ice pad study, municipal investments and new…
Poplar Hill Welcomes Back Annual Beef Barbecue
Written By Jan Sims POPLAR HILL - The 67th annual Cattleman’s Beef Barbecue returned to Poplar Hill Park on August 20th. The event is put on by the Middlesex Cattleman’s…
Delaware Social Worker Brings Girls Club to Local Families
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - A Delaware mother and registered social worker is bringing a new initiative to Middlesex Centre called Girls Club.“Girls Club is a small-group, interactive…
Township Plans New Waste Transfer Station
Written By David Gomez ADELAIDE METCALFE - Residents could eventually regain access to broader waste disposal services at the School Road landfill site, but under a different model than the…
Chicken Farmers Help Stock Ailsa Craig Food Bank
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – More than 400 kilograms of Ontario-grown chicken will make its way to the Ailsa Craig and Area Food Bank this fall, providing an…
2026 Community Vitality Program Grants $1.45 million to Six Transformative Projects
News release provided by London Community Foundation MIDDLESEX & LONDON – London Community Foundation’s Community Vitality grant program – one of the Foundation’s largest funding streams – has awarded over…
Ontario Increasing Base Funding to Support Hospital Operations
Press Release provided by the Ontario Government MIDDLESEX - The Ontario government is investing increasing base funding to support improved operations and reduced wait times at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital…
Three Local Youth ReceiveEntrepreneurship Awards
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – Three young entrepreneurs received Lions Quest Youth Entrepreneurship Grants during a presentation held as part of the annual Ailsa Craig Lions Family Fishing…
Komoka Event Encourages Residents to Support Pollinators
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - The summer is in full bloom. And the Middlesex Pollinator Team welcomed people to learn about the importance of native plants and the role…
Developmental Services Workers Rally in Strathroy
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY – Signs calling for fair wages, increased funding and shorter wait lists filled the sidewalk outside MPP Steve Pinsonneault’s Strathroy office on July 23, as…
UTRCA Updating Regulated Area Maps Along the Thames River
Press Release provided by Upper Thames River Conservation Authority The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is updating regulated area maps along the Thames River by using improved scientific data,…
Exploring Glencoe’s Pipe Organ Heritage
Written By David Gomez GLENCOE — The sound of two historic pipe organs filled two Glencoe churches on July 15 as musicians, local history enthusiasts and church members gathered for…
Ailsa Craig Highland Games Continue to Grow
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – Three years after Ailsa Craig returned to its Scottish roots with a new Highland Games and Scottish Festival, the event continues to grow.Athletes,…
Data Centre Debate Shapes Public Meeting on 700 Adair Rezoning
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY — A proposal to rezone 700 Adair Blvd. drew significant public attention at council on August 4, even after the applicant removed data centres from…
From Lucan to the World of Forensic Anthropology
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – Dr. Allie Stewart’s career doesn’t fit neatly into one job description. She teaches at university, works in archaeology and forensic anthropology, assists with real…
Housing Report Highlights Future Growth Across Middlesex Centre
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Council got a look into the present and future of housing development in the municipality at its July 15th meeting.A report to council…
Presentation Highlights Need for Residential Hospice
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - The need for a residential hospice in Middlesex County was brought home to Middlesex Centre councillors during a presentation by a member of…
Budget Planning Begins Ahead of Municipal Election
Written By David Gomez ADELAIDE METCALFE - With preparations for the 2027 budget beginning months before a new council takes office, Adelaide Metcalfe is adjusting its usual process to account…
Scottie Dog Picnic Debuts at Ailsa Craig Highland Games
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – Scottish Terriers from across Ontario gathered in Ailsa Craig on July 25 as the Highland Games hosted its first Scottie Dog Picnic.Owners travelled…
Strathroy Golf Tournament Raises $85,000 for Mental Health
Written By Olena Riznyk STRATHROY – Before the first golfers teed off Friday morning, July 24th, organizers already knew this year's Golf Fore Mental Health Tournament had broken last year's…
New Processing Facility Brings Jobs and Growth to Parkhill
Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL – Blue Lakes Premium Meats officially opened its new federally inspected beef and lamb processing facility on July 15, becoming the first new federally inspected…
All Aboard for 40 Years of Railway History in Komoka
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - The Komoka Railway Museum recently welcomed everyone “all aboard” to celebrate a milestone. It was 40 years ago, on July 1st 1986 that the…
Community Comes Together for Ilderton’s 150th
Written By David Gomez ILDERTON – Residents filled the streets and fairgrounds on Saturday, July 11, as Ilderton celebrated its 150th anniversary with a day that honoured the community’s past…
Supporting Local, Strengthening Community
Written By Dan Kiekens, Chair, Downtown Strathroy BIA One of the things I appreciate most about Strathroy is how readily people here show up; for local businesses, and for each…
Hidden Gems in Our Own Backyard
How often have you heard someone say “I didn’t know we had that in Mount Brydges”?It’s something we hear all the time. This is one of the reasons the Mount…
The Hidden Superpower of Shopping Local
One very frequent question is how organizations like the Chamber of Commerce work behind the scenes to support our business community. But the truth is, the most powerful advocate for…
Rediscover Your Downtown
Sometimes the best way to spend a Saturday doesn’t involve travelling very far. Whether you’re looking for a great meal, a unique gift, a fresh cup of coffee, or a…
Willey Cemetery Memorial Service to Honour United Empire Loyalist & War of 1812 Veteran
SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX — The Glencoe & District Historical Society will host a special memorial service at Willey Cemetery on Sunday, July 26 at 2 p.m., recognizing two early military veterans…
Middlesex County Connect Announces System-Wide Service Improvements Effective August 17
Press release provided by Middlesex County Middlesex County and the cities of London, Sarnia and St. Thomas are pleased to announce a series of service improvements to Middlesex County Connect…
County Advances Melbourne Intersection Safety Discussion
Written By David Gomez MELBOURNE - A discussion about road safety at one of Middlesex County’s busiest rural intersections ended with council agreeing to consider full traffic signals as part…