Higher Municipal Taxes Coming to Middlesex Centre in 2025
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre taxpayers are looking at a 4.27% increase in the municipal tax rate for next year over 2024.The proposed 2025 budget went…
Akhtar Auto Sales Hosts Christmas Open House
ADELAIDE METCALFE - On Sunday, December 8th, Akhtar Auto Sales hosted an exciting community celebration with its first Christmas Open House at their new location at 3197 Napperton Drive.It was…
Efforts to Address Cat Overpopulation Ongoing in Kerwood
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter KERWOOD - An ongoing cat overpopulation problem in Kerwood has drawn public attention after being featured in a CTV News story. The…
2024 Wrapped: The Banner’s Commitment to Quality and Community
Written By David Gomez For this final 2024 edition, I wish to highlight the enhancements our team has implemented to deliver a superior journalistic product. Our primary goal is to…
Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks New Era for Long-Term Care in Ailsa Craig
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter AILSA CRAIG - On December 11th, the Ailsa Craig community celebrated a significant milestone in healthcare with the groundbreaking of the new…
A Message from the 2024 Warden
Written By Aina DeViet, Middlesex County 2024 Warden This past year has been a busy one at Middlesex County (MC) including exciting economic development projects, funding for delivering new services,…
Travel to a Tree Farm
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - No matter your philosophy about cutting down a live tree to drag into your home for Christmas, you can’t deny the aroma of a…
Steve Pinsonneault Acclaimed as Ontario PC Party Candidate for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex
LAMBTON-KENT-MIDDLESEX – On November 29, the Ontario PC Party announced that Steve Pinsonneault has been acclaimed as the party’s candidate for Lambton—Kent—Middlesex in the next provincial general election.Since being elected…
Southwest Middlesex Approves Heritage Elm Tree Removal for Safety Reasons
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX — Council has approved the removal of a heritage elm tree along Longwoods Road, between McArthur Road and Thames Road,…
PORK PRICES TOTALS FROM WEEK OF Dec 6 2024:
CME Constructed(US$/cwt DW) $83.93 Exchange Rate(C$/US$) 1.40704 100% Formula Price(C$/ckg DW) $213.67 National Direct Closing(US$/cwt DW) $85.34 USDA Wholesale Pork Price(US$/cwt) $84.79 Quebec Average(C$/ckg DW) $204.16 Quebec Daily Hog Volume2,619,000…
North Middlesex Council Tackles Infrastructure and Sustainability in Latest Meeting
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – The December 4 council meeting addressed a variety of topics impacting the community, highlighting a focus on development, infrastructure improvements, and sustainability efforts.Council…
Construction on Glendon Drive Roundabout to Pause Over Winter
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - The Glendon Drive roundabout is up and running, although work will be paused over the winter months.Middlesex County Engineer Chris Traini says the…
Santa Breakfast Brings Joy and Community Support to Ailsa Craig
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – On Sunday, December 1st, the East Williams Optimist Club held its Annual Breakfast with Santa at the Ailsa Craig Recreation Centre. The event…
Efficient Management Highlighted in Lucan Wastewater Facilities Report
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – During the December 3rd council meeting, Paul Sherban, Senior Operations Manager at the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA), presented a comprehensive overview of…
Council’s Water and Wastewater Rate Structure Sparks Community Concerns
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Council has approved a new water and wastewater rate structure as part of its plan to secure long-term financial…
Parking and Exotic Animals Dominate Recent Council Discussions
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre Ward 4 councillor, Sue Cates, is taking aim at parking regulations in the municipality. At its December 4th meeting, council considered…
Enhanced Home Safety: Community Receives Donation of Smoke Detectors
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre is getting 162 combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to help improve home safety and prevent deaths. The announcement was made…
Adelaide Metcalfe Adopts Cost of Living Adjustment for 2025
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - At the November 18 council meeting, Treasurer Johnny Pereira presented a report recommending a 2% cost of living adjustment…
County Council Approves Comprehensive AI Policy
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - On November 26, county council approved a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy aimed at guiding the ethical and effective…
Artistic Expressions Link Generations in Strathmere Lodge Program
Written By Olena Riznyk STRATHROY - This fall, Strathmere Lodge launched an intergenerational art program, Opening Minds through Art, which paired local high school students with residents for an eight-week…
Controversial Biosolids Facility Proposal Ignites Community Alarm
Written By David Gomez ADELAIDE METCALFE - A significant debate has emerged over the proposed sewage biosolids storage and distribution facility at Kerwood Road. Local community members, led by Heather…
Community, Charity, and Charcoal: North Middlesex Plans Exciting BBQ Showdown
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – During the November 20 council meeting, Nick Ince, co-owner of The Bog Line Smoke Show, presented a new upcoming event to council, set…
County Moves Ahead with Transit System Review
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - During the November 12 council meeting, it was announced that Middlesex County has received preliminary approval for up to…
Junior C Hockey Summary
Written By Alan Good SPORTS - The Lucan Irish Junior C team played several games in the past two weeks. November 16 & 17 were at home as they first…
Encounters with Nature: The Enchanting Owl Prowl Experience
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter EXETER - On Friday, November 15, I had the chance to experience the eagerly awaited Owl Prowl at the Morrison Dam Conservation…
Parkhill Church Hosts Unique Exhibition of Nativity Scenes from Around the World
Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL – From Friday, November 22 to Sunday, November 24, Grace Bible Chapel in Parkhill hosted a unique and heartwarming event that drew over 300 visitors.…
Temporary Animal Control Measure Passed by Council
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Council has approved an interim measure to ensure continuity in animal control services while preparations for a new contract…
Council Prepares Six-Year Plan for Drinking Water Licence Renewal
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX – Council is progressing toward the renewal of its drinking water works permit and drinking water licence, which are set…
Ten-Year Road Needs: A Plan for Safer and More Durable Roads
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - The municipality is poised to significantly improve its road infrastructure over the next decade, following the recent presentation of a…
Council Reviews Major Water Rate Study
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – Daryl Abbs, Managing Partner of Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., presented the results of the water and wastewater rate study during the November…