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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY - Council has greenlighted a significant upgrade to the streetlights along Front Street, a move poised to bolster public safety and…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY - In an update to Strathroy-Caradoc’s council on August 12, the township discussed the challenging aftermath of unprecedented flooding that has…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – At the August 13 council meeting, representatives Laura Ross and Meghan Hartman from Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Huron provided an informative…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - It’s been a busy and exciting summer for soccer in Middlesex Centre. The Ilderton & District Soccer Club kicked off play in May,…
Written By Jan Sims ARVA - An open house was held on August 8th to present members of the public with details of a proposed subdivision in Arva.The Neighbourhood Open…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - During the August 12 council meeting, council granted pre-budget approval for the purchase of a new tandem snowplow, marking…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council recently discussed the results of a comprehensive review of unbilled municipal drain construction projects, with an emphasis on…
Written By David Gomez MIDDLESEX COUNTY - Ontario municipalities have a critical need for more provincial help in maintaining and improving infrastructure. That was one of the key messages that…
ARVA - On Saturday, August 10th, families from across the county gathered at Thamesdale Holsteins in Arva for a unique and educational event, “Day On The Farm,” hosted by the…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY - Execulink Telecom has officially expanded its presence in Strathroy with the opening of its new store at 39 Front Street…
Written By The Middlesex-London Health Unit The Middlesex-London Health Unit is reporting the first locally-acquired human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) for 2024. Four mosquito traps in Middlesex-London have…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Work is progressing on major renovations to the Middlesex Centre municipal building in Coldstream.The project involves adding 8,000 square feet to the existing…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre is inviting residents to have their say in the 2025 municipal budget. Until August 25th, people are invited to take a…
The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the Strathroy United Football Club (SUFC) to bring the community its first autonomous lawnmower. This initiative marks a…
On September 1, Huron Shores Area Transit (HSAT) will raise its Monthly Pass price from $80 to $100 as the first part of a two-stage pricing increase that will see…