Growing Community Through Local Farming
Written By Olena Riznyk STRATHROY – What began with a borrowed plot of land and little farming experience has grown into a thriving small-scale vegetable farm serving families across the…
Municipality Backs Student-Led Museum Project Through Partnership Fund
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY-CARADOC - Township has approved funding to support a new interactive museum exhibit designed to bring local history to life through sound, visuals and student-led innovation.At…
Council Approves $21.5M Treatment Plant Expansion
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – At its latest meeting on March 3rd, council approved a $21.5-million wastewater infrastructure project while also addressing municipal policy updates, road safety planning…
New Children’s Activity Centre Opens in Lucan
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – A new children’s activity and learning space is growing in Lucan, offering families a local place for play, creativity and early learning programs.The Little’s…
Council Advances Dairy Lane Systems Zoning Application
Written By Alan Good MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Council met for the second time in February, an evening session on the 25th. Among the items address that evening, only one became…
Arva Sanitary System Capacity Study Approved
Written By Alan Good MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Council met twice in February. On a February 11 morning meeting amid the business before them, council was asked to give the green…
Drainage Project, Road Maintenance and Grant Funding Reviewed
Written By David Gomez ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council approved infrastructure tenders and reviewed a summary of grant funding during its March 2 meeting, addressing projects related to municipal drainage, road…
Exhibit Connects Local Treaties with Indigenous History in the Region
Written By David Gomez A visit to Fanshawe Pioneer Village in winter can feel almost surreal. Snow covers the wooden walkways and historic buildings stand silent; their doors closed for…
Fibre Network Brings Faster Internet to Rural Middlesex
Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL – Provincial officials, municipal leaders and telecommunications representatives gathered March 5 in Parkhill to highlight the expansion of high-speed internet access across rural parts of…
Family Day Brings Local Fun to Parkhill and Ailsa Craig
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – Families across Parkhill and Ailsa Craig marked Family Day with a full schedule of local activities organized by Kathy Willemse, owner of Locality…
Former Paramedic Ambulance Set for New Role in Animal Care
Written By David Gomez MIDDLESEX COUNTY - County council received a report on February 10 outlining the donation of a decommissioned ambulance to the City of London, where it will…
Penalty Parade Marks Family Day Game
Written By Jan Sims SPORTS - The Komoka Kings took on the Chatham Maroons for a feisty, penalty-laden Family Day game.The Kings opened the scoring in the February 16th afternoon…
A Message From Your Member of Parliament
Written By Lianne Rood, MP Middlesex-London Canadians from all religious backgrounds are free to preach and live out their beliefs thanks to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which…
Southwest Middlesex Council Approves 2026 Budget Focused on Infrastructure and Flood Protection
Press Release from the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex GLENCOE, ON – At its February 11, 2026 meeting, Council approved the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex’s 2026 Budget, continuing significant investments in…
Infrastructure and Drainage Projects Move Forward
Written By David Gomez SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Council approved a series of public works and drainage-related decisions during its February 18 meeting, addressing infrastructure rehabilitation and procedural steps under the…
Council Weighs Changes to Draft 2026 Municipal Budget
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – Director of Finance and Treasurer Ralph D’Alessandro, speaking on behalf of Mayor Brian Ropp, presented council with the revised draft 2026 municipal budget…
Council Reviews Drainage, Planning and Infrastructure Updates
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – At its most recent meeting on February 18, Council addressed a range of municipal matters affecting infrastructure, community services, public health initiatives and…
Strathroy Hospice Presents Progress and Funding Request
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY-CARADOC - Council heard an update on plans to bring a hospice to the community during its Feb. 17 meeting, as representatives from Strathroy Hospice outlined…
Municipality Adopts the 2026 Budget
Press Release from the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc The 2026 Budget for the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc has been officially adopted. Mayor Colin Grantham presented the Budget at a Special Council meeting…
Planning Staff Present Housing-Related Zoning Amendments
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – Dan FitzGerald MPl MCIP RPP, Manager of Planning, presented several reports to council at the most recent meeting (February 17) outlining proposed zoning…
Mayor’s Honour Roll and Infrastructure Funding Highlight Council Meeting
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – At the February 17 council meeting, councillors addressed a range of municipal matters, including community recognition, infrastructure funding decisions, operational updates, public safety…
Local Art Takes Focus in Komoka Optometry Contest
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - The ayes have it. Or should that be the “eyes” have it, in a contest sponsored by Komoka Optometry and Eye Spa.The business invited…
Radar Data Highlights Ongoing Speeding Concerns
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - A report to Middlesex Centre council shows drivers still feel the need to speed along certain area roads. The annual speed radar results…
Council Approves Road Maintenance Contract, Advances Centre Road Industrial Planning
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council approved a series of staff recommendations at its February 17 meeting, addressing routine road maintenance, advancing long-term industrial…
Ilderton Library Hosts Sewing Bee for Loss Heart Initiative
Written By Olena Riznyk ILDERTON - A recent program at the Ilderton branch of the Middlesex County Library system was all heart, or hearts to be more precise.A group of…
Gateway Church Hosts Family Day Activities in Lucan
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – Families gathered in Lucan over the Family Day weekend for a relaxed, drop-in event organized by Gateway Church, offering inflatables, sports activities, board games…
Strathroy Auto Source to Mark Grand Opening March 2
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY - A new locally owned auto repair shop is preparing to open its doors in downtown Strathroy, with a clear focus on community trust, affordability,…
Mount Brydges Business Association: Growing Mt Brydges together
Written By Amiee Bloemendal My name is Amiee Bloemendal, a representative for the Mount Brydges Business Association (MBBA). I am also a local business owner, co-owning both Bert’s Repair Service…
Komoka Event Brings Irish Language and Culture to Local Pub
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - St. Patrick’s Day is still a few weeks away, but people interested in all things Irish recently had the chance to immerse themselves in…
Young Ilderton Curler Set to Compete at 2026 Montana’s Brier
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - A member of the Ilderton Curling Club is Brier-bound. Owen Henry is part of the team representing Ontario which will compete at the upcoming…