Celebrating Heritage and Community at the 2024 Glencoe Fair
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter GLENCOE - The Glencoe Fair, held on September 20-21, was once again a celebration of community and tradition. I had the chance…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Friday, September 6, 2024: No winner 24 pts Lois MacDonald 18 pts Laura McCallum 12 pts Chris Van Strein High score Ron MacDonald Low score Tuesday, September 10, 2024: Frank…
Ailsa Craig Arts Centre Set for Revitalization
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – The Ailsa Craig Arts Centre is set to undergo an exciting transformation thanks to a $2,500 grant from the Municipality of North Middlesex.…
Townhouse Development Proposal StirsDebate in Council
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – During the September 17 council meeting, a moment of condolence was dedicated to the Johnston family following the passing of Doug Johnston, a…
Komoka Kings Celebrate New Season and New Look with Win and Loss
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - The Komoka Kings opened their 2024-2025 season posting a win and a loss in their first weekend of play.On Saturday September 14th the…
Tai Chi Classes Begin in Middlesex Centre
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Residents of Middlesex Centre, interested in getting into the flow of things, we welcomed to an Open House at the Komoka Community Centre…
Council Unanimously Approves Runner-Up for Vacant Seat
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre council voted unanimously to approach the runner-up in the 2022 municipal election to fill the vacancy in Ward 1; the area…
Wind Energy Proposal Sparks Discussion
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - A recent proposal by Venfor Inc. to establish wind farms in the township has stirred conversation among councillors and…
Inspiration and Empowerment at Middlesex Women’s Leadership Conference
Written By Olena Riznyk MIDDLESEX COUNTY - On September 14, the Middlesex Women’s Leadership Conference was held in London, organized by The Jean Collective. The conference focused on providing diverse…
County Reviews MPAC Property Assessment Update
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - On September 10th, the Middlesex County council convened to discuss an important update on the state of Ontario’s property…
Norbec’s First Ontario Plant Brings Economic Boost to Strathroy
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY - On September 18, Norbec opened the doors to its brand-new facility in Strathroy, marking the company’s first venture outside of Quebec. This expansion is…
Middlesex Centre Archives to Host Second Cemetery Bus Tour
Written By The Middlesex Centre Archives The Middlesex Centre Archives (MCA) is pleased to offer its second Cemetery Bus Tour. Join MCA’s archivist Krista Taylor, three knowledgeable tour guides and…
Southwest Middlesex Council Discusses Arena Bench Project Update
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - At the September 4 council meeting, council reviewed a staff report regarding the arena corridor bench replacement project. The…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Friday, August 23, 2024: Chris van Strien 24 pts Marg Field 18 pts Paul Giles 12 pts Cecilia Bury High score Ron MacDonald Low score Tuesday, August 27, 2024: Gord…
Wardsville Block Party Celebrates Community and New Playground
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter WARDSVILLE – On Saturday, September 7th, despite the chilly weather, residents from Wardsville and surrounding areas of Southwest Middlesex gathered to celebrate…
Speeding Concerns Lead to New Radar Sign Recommendations
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – The latest report presented at the September 4 council meeting by Jaden Hodgins, Director of Infrastructure and Operations, revealed critical insights into road…
Council Discusses Removal of Horse Paddocks at Fair Grounds Recreation Complex
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - At the September 3 council meeting, a report was presented recommending the removal of horse paddocks at the Fair Grounds…
Council Reviews Sewage Plant Operations and Development Updates
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – As summer transitions into the school year, council expressed appreciation for the efforts of crossing guards and reminded the community of the new…
Council Hears About Three Oaks Cabin Mental Health Initiative
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – At the September 3 council meeting, Diane Bergsma shared the story behind Three Oaks Cabin, a remarkable initiative born from personal tragedy and…
Ward 1 Councillor Debbie Heffernan Resigns from Middlesex Centre Council
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre Ward 1 Councillor Debbie Heffernan has resigned from Council, citing personal reasons. “It was time,” said Heffernan when contacted by the…
Future Development Plans Unveiled at Delaware Open House
Written By Jan Sims DELAWARE - Residents of Middlesex Centre got a closer look into the future of development in the area at an Open House in Delaware.The event was…
Council Considers Alternate Meeting Locations
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - In an effort to enhance community engagement and accommodate larger audiences, council is exploring the possibility of holding council…
Middlesex-London Paramedic Services Welcomes New Director of Paramedic Services
Written By The Middlesex-London Paramedic Services The Middlesex-London Paramedic Services (MLPS) Authority Board is excited to announce the appointment of Adam Bennett as the new Director of Paramedic Services, following…
Trout Haven Park Hosts Key Discussion on Campground Tax Reform
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY - On Tuesday, September 3rd, this reporter attended a roundtable discussion at Trout Haven Park in Strathroy, hosted by Aggie and George Armstrong, the park’s…
Adelaide Metcalfe Moves Forward with Earley Bridge Replacement on Rapley Drain
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council has decided to move forward with the replacement of the Earley Bridge on the Rapley Drain, following a…
Middlesex-London Health Unit Continues Investigation of Outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease
Written By The Middlesex-London Health Unit Middlesex-London Health Unit is providing an update to the community on the ongoing outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease.Since our last official update on Wednesday August…
A Feast of Tradition: Middlesex Beef Barbecue Marks 65th Anniversary
Written By Jan Sims POPLAR HILL - Picture-perfect weather, delicious food, and community support brought out the crowds for the annual Middlesex Beef Barbecue on Thursday August 15th.This was the…
MLPS Performance Highlights: Faster Responses, Expanded Services
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - During the August 13 County council meeting, Adam Bennett, Acting Director of Paramedic Services and Deputy Chief of MLPS,…
Wardsville Celebrates Revitalized Little Kin Park with Grand Opening
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter WARDSVILLE - On August 22nd, a sunny Thursday afternoon, members of Council and some people from Wardsville gathered to celebrate the grand…
Lieury Diamond Renamed ‘Skeeter Park’ to Honour Local Sports Legacy
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – Brad McLeod, President of North Middlesex Minor Baseball, and Jen Trudell, the organization’s treasurer, presented a proposal to council to transform the Lieury…