A Message from Your Mayor
Written By Sue Clarke, Mayor of Adelaide Metcalfe Harvest season in Adelaide Metcalfe (AM) is well underway and we couldn’t ask for better weather.Our township Public Works Department successfully completed…
Local Resident Launches Pop Tab Collection for MRI Accessories
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - A community-led initiative is underway across Middlesex County, aiming to collect tabs from pop and beer cans to raise…
Remembrance Day Banners Celebrate Local Heroes in Middlesex Centre
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Remembrance Day is traditionally marked in Middlesex Centre with ceremonies in Ilderton, Poplar Hill, and Delaware.Since 2019, the Ilderton Lions Club has been…
The Poppy Project Drapes City Hall in a Cascade of Remembrance
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY-CARADOC - On November 2, Strathroy-Caradoc commemorated a significant community milestone with the unveiling of the Poppy Project. Ceremonies took place at 11 a.m. in Strathroy…
Middlesex Centre Debates Significant OPP Cost Increase for 2025
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Money matters were highlighted at the October 16th Middlesex Centre council meeting, with questions raised about a whopping increase in the 2025 Ontario…
Simpson Park Set for Completion with Reallocated Funds by Spring 2025
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - The rehabilitation of Simpson Park is set to be completed by the end of 2024, following the recent reallocation…
Autumn Profile 2024: Middlesex Junior Farmers Host Game Show in Ailsa Craig
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – On October 19, the vibrant colours of autumn provided the perfect backdrop for Autumn Profile 2024, an exciting event hosted by the Middlesex…
10,000 Poppies Mark Century of Remembrance
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - A surge of community spirit has given rise to the Poppy Project in this municipality, a profound initiative that commemorates…
Major Renovation Proposed for Local Hockey Facility
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – During the October 15th council meeting, council received a report from Darcey Cook, Director of Community Services & Facilities, recommending the submission of…
Council Welcomes Jean Coles as New Ward 1 Councillor
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre council has appointed local businessperson Jean Coles to sit as Ward 1 councillor. Coles fills the seat left vacant by the…
Delaware Community Centre Hosts MedVent Recruitment Event
Written By Jan Sims DELAWARE - An open house was held earlier this month at the Delaware Community Centre to welcome potential recruits to the 1st Delaware Medical Venturers and…
Environmental & Sustainability Working Group Sets Stage for Regional Cooperation
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - At the October 7 council meeting, CAO Morgan Calvert, presented a report on a new initiative, the Environment and…
2025 Budget Survey Results Presented
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - The results of the 2025 budget survey were presented at the October 7 council meeting, offering insights into the…
Middlesex County Reception Centre Exercises Begin in Adelaide Metcalfe
Written By David Gomez KERWOOD - On October 17, the township of Adelaide Metcalfe hosted the first of four emergency simulations planned across Middlesex County. The Middlesex County Reception Centre…
Stars Triumph, Irish Struggle in Weekend Hockey
Written By Alan Good SPORTS - The North Middlesex Stars played one game, September 28, in Parkhill against the Thamesford Trojans, losing it 2-1.Only one game was played last weekend…
Ilderton Curling Club Opens Doors to Aspiring Curlers
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - As the cooler weather arrives, so does curling season. And Ilderton Curling wants to help people who may be interested taking up the sport,…
Animal Shelter Calls for Help as Cat Numbers Surge
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter GLENCOE - Six kittens were left trapped inside a taped-up box without food or air at the Strathroy Walmart parking lot on…
Schlegel Poultry Commemorates 60 Years with Grand Celebration
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG - On September 28, the Schlegel family celebrated an incredible milestone—60 years of success in the farming industry—with a grand event held at Shady…
SMGH Foundation Achieves Prestigious Accreditation from Imagine Canada
Written By the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation STRATHROY - The Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation (SMGH Foundation) proudly announces its recent accreditation from Imagine Canada, a distinguished recognition that…
Ontario Driving Economic Growth in Lucan-Biddulph: Province investing $1,700 to help boost local economy
On October 3rd, Steve Pinsonneault, MPP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex and Parliamentary Assistant to Minister of Rural Affairs, announced that the Township of Lucan-Biddulph will receive up to $1,700 in funding through…
Township Applies Again for Federal Housing Accelerator Funds
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre is taking another stab at getting federal funds to build more housing.The municipality has applied for money under the second round…
Construction on Middlesex Centre Roundabout Enters Final Phase
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex County Engineer, Chris Traini, provided an update to Middlesex Centre council on the Glendon Drive roundabout now under construction. “We’re very excited…
New Procedure By-Law to Streamline Council Meetings
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council is preparing to update its procedure by-Law, with changes discussed at September 16 council meeting. The proposed updates…
New Barn Quilt Adds Colorful Touch to Ilderton’s Heritage Park
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - A barn quilt now adorns Ilderton’s Heritage Park. It’s the work of local designer Emilio Barbaro, who won a contest sponsored by Middlesex Centre…
County Council Discusses Major Provincial Changes in Planning and Development
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - During the September 24 Middlesex County Council meeting, the focus was on significant changes in planning and development, driven…
Council Greenlights Long-Term Lease for Renovated EMS Station in London
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - During the county Council meeting on September 24, councillors voted to approve a 20-year lease agreement between the county…
New Youth Centre Launches in Komoka with Dynamic Programs
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - The Komoka Youth Centre is now up and running. Located in the Komoka Community Centre, the new centre offers drop-in programs for young people…
An End of Summer Note from Steve Pinsonneault, MPP of Lambton-Kent-Middlesex
As the summer days fade and we prepare for a busy fall season, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible progress we’ve made together over the…
Seniors, Are We too Old to Work Out?
Written By Alan Good Okay, you’re aging. Time is ticking and since middle age your body has been changing—not for the better. You’ve gained some fat and lost muscle mass.…
County Council Moves Forward with Strategic Plan Development
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY – During the September 10 council meeting, Middlesex County council held an important discussion about the future of the county’s…