Local Contribution Helps Keep Student Support Program Alive
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - An act of generosity from a long-time member of the Ilderton Lions Club will help to ensure the continuation of a scholarship to a…
Strathroy Inaugurates Revitalized Baseball Diamond
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY – Despite a chilly afternoon that felt more like late autumn than spring, spirits were high on Saturday, May 24, as the community gathered at…
Ilderton Soccer Prepares for Another Thriving Season
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON – They are getting ready to kick off the outdoor soccer season in Ilderton. “Some of our competitive teams will be training as soon as…
Lucan-Biddulph Mayor Shares Lessons on Women’s Leadership from Cambodia Visit
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN-BIDDULPH - Mayor Cathy Burghardt-Jesson recently shared her experiences in Cambodia during a public presentation at the Lucan Library on April 23. Her talk, titled “Memories…
Police Reports May 14, 2025
OPP RECOVER UTILITY TRAILER AND LAWN MOWERS IN ADELAIDE METCALFEADELAIDE METCALFE - Middlesex County OPP members have recovered a utility trailer and two riding lawnmowers in Adelaide Metcalfe. On April…
Council ApprovesUpdated Fire Services Deal with Newbury
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX & NEWBURY – Southwest Middlesex has renewed its fire protection services agreement with the Village of Newbury, approving a two-year…
Glencoe Agricultural Hall Designated as Main Emergency Shelter
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Council has approved a new agreement with the Glencoe Agricultural Society to formally designate the Glencoe Agricultural Hall as…
Reservoir and Wastewater Plans Move Ahead with Cost-Saving Strategies
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – At the May 7 council meeting, councillors approved a significant scope change for the Mount Carmel Reservoir project. Initially budgeted at $300,000, the…
Strathroy Chorale Says Goodbye to Director
Ralph Thorn has directed the Strathroy Chorale since 1996, following an earlier eighteen years as accompanist, but he has decided it is time for him to retire. Present and past…
Council Advances 2025 Sidewalk Program with New Installations and Replacements
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - Council approved the next phase of its annual sidewalk program during the May 5 meeting, directing staff to proceed with…
Township Sets Stage for Future Projects with Sound Fiscal Planning
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – Financial planning took centre stage at the May 6 council meeting, as Treasurer Kathryn Langendyk presented a series of updates concerning the 2024…
Ilderton Pet Hospital Marks 20 Years of Compassionate Care
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - The Ilderton Pet Hospital is celebrating a milestone. It’s been 20 years since the clinic opened. Since 2005, it’s seen a lot of changes…
Council Returns to Renovated Coldstream Offices
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Council held its first regularly-scheduled meeting in the newly-renovated municipal building on May 7th.“Although we didn’t get here in the shortest timeline possible…
Land Lease Approved, Township Maintains Healthy Debt Limit
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - At its May 5 meeting, Adelaide Metcalfe council approved a two-year land lease agreement for hay harvesting near the…
Council Moves Ahead with Equipment Upgrade and Financial Planning for 2025
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE — During its April 22 meeting, council approved three key staff reports, including the purchase of a new loader for…
First Conservation Easement Agreement in Middlesex County at Livingstone Farm
Written By ThamesTalbot Land Trust KOMOKA – Thames Talbot Land Trust, the Livingstone family, neighbours and friends celebrated the protection of Livingstone Farm, 100 acres of land just north of…
Auction Night Raises Funds to Keep Ailsa Craig’s History Alive
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG - On April 26, 2025, the North Middlesex Historical Society brought the Ailsa Craig Recreation Centre to life with its 28th Annual Fun Night…
Donated Pet Oxygen Masks Expand Firefighter Response Capabilities
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre firefighters have another tool in their tool kit. And this one is designed to help pets. The municipality has received a…
Conservative MP Lianne Rood Outlines Her Vision for Re-Election
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX-LONDON - In the lead-up to the April 28 federal election, Middlesex-London Conservative candidate and incumbent Member of Parliament Lianne Rood sat…
PPC Candidate Calls for Pause on Immigration and Focus on Canadian Infrastructure
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX–LONDON - Cynthia Ann Workman, a psychotherapist and certified addictions counsellor, is running as the People’s Party of Canada (PPC) candidate for…
NDP’s Taylor McIntosh Pledges to Prioritize People Over Profits
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX–LONDON - Taylor McIntosh, a frontline child and youth worker, union leader, and mother, is running as the New Democratic Party (NDP)…
Westland Greenhouses Celebrates 25 Years Rooted in Community
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter GRAND BEND – What began as a dream from the pages of a Dutch newspaper has blossomed into one of Southwestern Ontario’s…
Township Approves Pool Upgrades and Renews Fire Mutual Aid Commitment
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX – Council Approves Pool Upgrades and Continues Fire Department’s Participation in County Mutual Aid Program.At the April 9 meeting of…
Council Reconsiders Queen Street Pedestrian Plan Amid Safety Concerns
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – During the April 9 meeting, Sam Shannon, Director of Infrastructure and Operations, presented a report to council recommending the addition of an asphalt…
Exciting Times Ahead with the Chamber of Commerce
Written By Donna Pammer, Executive Director, Strathroy & District Chamber of Commerce I’m thrilled to introduce myself as the new Executive Director of the Strathroy & District Chamber of Commerce.…
Council Reviews Wastewater Report, Approves Seasonal Initiatives
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – The April 8th council meeting opened with a heartfelt tribute to Deputy Fire Chief Tim Shipley, who retired after nearly 30 years of…
Lucan Library Blends Entertainment and Outreach in Community-Driven Initiatives
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN - On April 17, Lucan library visitors joined to celebrate National Canadian Film Day with a screening of BlackBerry, the darkly comedic story of the…
New Powers, Same Approach: DeViet Says No Plans to Use Strong Mayor Authority
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - The province is planning to extend strong mayor powers to an additional 169 Ontario municipalities, including Middlesex Centre. But are they likely to…
National Volunteer Week 2025 April 27 to May 3
Volunteers Make Waves.Together, we create ripples of change The theme for National Volunteer Week 2025 is Volunteers Make Waves. It highlights the power, impact and importance of individual and collective…
Kerwood Ball Tournament Gains Municipal Support for 2025 Return
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter KERWOOD – Council has officially designated the 2025 Kerwood Annual Ball Tournament as a municipally significant event, a move that clears the…