County Expands Child Care Spaces
Written By David Gomez MIDDLESEX - Middlesex County has added nearly 1,000 licensed child care spaces over the past five years, but demand for care continues to outpace availability, particularly…
Southwest Middlesex Moves Ahead with Phased Signage Strategy
Written By David Gomez SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Concerns over cost, durability and duplication shaped Southwest Middlesex council’s discussion of a new wayfinding and community signage strategy on July 15.The plan…
Council Approves Financial, Recreation and Drainage Decisions
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – At its last meeting on July 15, North Middlesex council approved several financial and recreation-related items, considered drainage projects and received a series…
Infrastructure Investments Highlight Council Meeting
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – At its last meeting on July 14, Lucan Biddulph council agreed to ask the Ministry of Transportation to extend the township’s Connecting Link…
Ontario Supporting Rural Economic Development in Lambton-Kent-Middlesex
As part of its plan to protect rural Ontario, the Provincial Government is investing $136,377 to support economic growth and long-term prosperity in Lambton-Kent-Middlesex. The funding is through the Rural…
A Longtime Dream Takes Shape in Ailsa Craig
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – For years, Summer Van Deuren talked about opening a coffee shop. Like many parents, she kept telling herself she would do it when…
Summer Events Help Strengthen Local Communities
Written By Allan Mayhew, Mayor of Southwest Middlesex Summer is one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year in Southwest Middlesex. Across our communities, volunteers, organizations, businesses,…
Interactive Exhibit Brings Strathroy’s History to Life
Written By Olena Riznyk STRATHROY - Visitors can dance, play games, listen to old radio jingles and press buttons as they explore Strathroy’s history at the Museum of Strathroy-Caradoc’s newest…
Tri-County Plant Opens Doors to Public
Written By David Gomez WEST ELGIN — Residents had the opportunity to see firsthand how their drinking water is produced as the Tri-County Water Treatment Plant opened its doors to…
Del-Ko-Brydge Canada Day Parade Brings Communities Together
Written By David Gomez MOUNT BRYDGES – Hundreds of residents lined the streets of Mount Brydges on Canada Day as the Del-Ko-Brydge celebration returned with a full day of community…
Fishing Tradition Returns to Ailsa Craig
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – Around 70 children spent Saturday morning fishing with their families along the Ausable River during the annual Ailsa Craig Lions Family Fishing Day.Hosted…
Why Some North Middlesex Water Bills Are Lower
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – Some residents in North Middlesex have noticed lower water bills this year, even though water and wastewater rates increased at the beginning of…
Middlesex Centre Approves New ICI Recycling Policy
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre has a new policy impacting recycling for industrial, commercial and institutional properties.The ICI’s as they’re known, have been covered under the…
Komoka Celebrates NHL Draft Pick
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - Call it Komoka proud. Komoka native Jacob Vandeven was recently drafted by the Boston Bruins—a highly impressive feat for the King’s player to be…
Glencoe Fairgrounds Host Canada Day Festivities
Written By David Gomez GLENCOE – Families gathered at the Glencoe Fairgrounds on July 1 to celebrate Canada Day with an afternoon and evening of community activities, entertainment and traditional…
Council Reviews Tree-cutting Rules and Forest Plan
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – Middlesex County Director of Planning and Development Durk Vanderwerff and County Forester Mark Brown presented an update on the County’s Woodlands Conservation By-law…
Canada Day Celebration Grows in Second Year
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY — Families spread out lawn chairs and picnic blankets across the Gemini Sportsplex grounds on the evening of June 30 as Strathroy-Caradoc’s volunteer-run Canada Day…
Township Breaks Ground on Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion & Upgrade Project
Press Release from the Municipality of Lucan Biddulph On June 23, the Township of Lucan Biddulph celebrated the official groundbreaking of the Lucan Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion and Upgrade Project,…
Bryanston Celebrates Canada Day
Written By Jan Sims BRYANSTON - Canada Day ended with a bang in Bryanston. The annual fireworks display capped off a day of celebration.It began early, with a Firefighters Breakfast…
Animal Control Bylaw Gets Major Update
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - A new animal control bylaw is set to take effect in Middlesex Centre. At its July 3rd meeting, council voted in favour of…
Council Reviews Community Improvement Plan Update
Written By David Gomez ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council is moving toward a targeted update of its Community Improvement Plan (CIP), with proposed changes aimed at encouraging industrial investment near Highway…
KCM – Knitting a Community Together.
I am often asked, “Did you ever imagine the market would turn into THIS?” If I’m honest with them, my answer is yes. For some reason, from the beginning, the…
Historic Farmhouses Inspire New Heritage Initiative
Written By David Gomez GLENCOE – Historic farmhouses that have disappeared from the rural landscape—and those that still remain—were the focus of a June 20 presentation at the Glencoe &…
MutualONE Insurance: Celebrating 150 Years Together in Ilderton
In a world that changes faster each year, there is comfort in the steady strength of local connections. This year, the Village of Ilderton celebrates its 150th anniversary, a milestone…
Ilderton Village – Celebrating 150 Years
Written By Beverly Hughes & Carol Small, Middlesex Centre Archives Ilderton began around the intersection of Ilderton and Hyde Park Roads. A store, shoemaker, wagon-maker, and blacksmith had opened by…
Ilderton Prepares to Celebrate 150 Years of Community History
Written By David Gomez ILDERTON - A milestone half a century in the making is set to bring residents, local organizations and visitors together this July as Ilderton marks its…
What is a Chamber of Commerce?
Written By Donna Pammer, Executive Director, Strathroy &District Chamber of Commerce You’ve probably seen the decals on the windows: Proud Member of the Strathroy & District Chamber of Commerce .But…
Strathmere Lodge Addresses Inspection Findings
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY - A Ministry of Long-Term Care inspection triggered by a staff abuse investigation has prompted Strathmere Lodge to retrain all employees and implement a series…
Council Advances Accessibility Planning for Municipal Election
Written By David Gomez SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - As Southwest Middlesex prepares for the 2026 municipal election, council has approved updates aimed at improving accessibility both within municipal operations and at…
Melbourne Hosts International Tournament
Written By Olena Riznyk MELBOURNE – Ten teams took part in an international softball tournament at the Bear Creek Sports and Entertainment facility on June 13 and 14, bringing several…