A Night to Remember: Canada Day Celebrations Light Up Ken Vernon Park
Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL - The Canada Day celebrations in North Middlesex, held on June 30th at Ken Vernon Park on Kerwood Road, were truly a night to remember.…
Council Approves 2024 Sidewalk Tender Award
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - During the council meeting on July 2, the 2024 sidewalk tender award was a key topic of discussion. Council evaluated…
Council Reviews Positive 2023 Audit
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – At the last township council meeting on June 17th, Christene Scrimgeour, the township’s auditor, presented the draft audited report for the year ending…
Land Acquired For New Lucan Elementary School
The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) has acquired land for a new elementary school in Lucan. The new Lucan elementary school will be located on Saintsbury Line south of…
Council Hears Positive Report on Business Recovery
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre council got look at how local businesses have come out of the pandemic and a glimpse of the future. At its…
Council Endorses New Design for Komoka
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Changes to a highly-anticipated development beside the Komoka Wellness Centre were approved by Middlesex Centre council at its July 3rd meeting. The project,…
Komoka Kings Seek Families for Billeting Hockey Players This Season
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - The Komoka Kings are looking for families interested in billeting out-of-town players for the upcoming hockey season. “The billet experience can be a pivotal…
Township Reviews 2023 Treasurer’s Investment Report
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council reviewed and discussed the 2023 Treasurer’s Investment Report, during the June 17 council meeting, highlighting the township’s financial…
Council Greenlights Key Drainage Projects
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - During the last council meeting on June 17, the municipal council approved two significant drainage projects that are set…
Middlesex County Approves Controversial Pedestrian Crossover in Delaware
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - At the June 25 County council meeting, a proposal from Middlesex Centre to install a pedestrian crossover at the…
County Transfers EV Charging Stations to Local Municipalities
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - During the Middlesex County council meeting on June 25, significant progress was made in sustainable infrastructure with the transfer…
Del-Ko-Brydge Canada Day Ignites Community Spirit in Komoka
Written By David Gomez KOMOKA - On a splendidly sunny July 1st, the Del-Ko-Brydge Canada Day celebrations transformed Komoka into a hub of festive excitement. This cherished event, shared on…
Meet Steve Pinsonneault:Newly Elected MPP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex
As the newly elected Member of Provincial Parliament for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex, Steve Pinsonneaulthas hit the ground running since his victory in the provincial by-election on May 2, 2024. Representing the Progressive…
Strathroy Hospital Celebrates Inclusivity with New Pride Crosswalk
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY – The Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital (SMGH) unveiled a new Pride crosswalk at the main entrance of their facility on Thursday…
Township Announces Hiring of New CAO
The Municipality of Southwest Middlesex is pleased to announce the hiring of Ms. Amanda Gubbels asthe new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Ms. Gubbels will start with Southwest Middlesex on Monday…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Friday , June 7, 2024:No Winners 24 ptsDeb DeNuke 18 ptsLaura MacCallum 12 ptsCarolyn Demers High scoreLois MacDonald Low score Tuesday, June 11, 2024:Shirley Gilliland 24 ptsDeb DeNuke 18 ptsDonna…
Four Counties Health Services Foundation Seeks Continued Support
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - At the June 19 council meeting, the Four Counties Health Services Foundation highlighted, through a very engaging presentation, its…
Council Applauds Commitment to Energy Efficiency
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – During the June 19 council meeting, Vladimir Marenich, OCWA Energy Efficiency Specialist, delivered a thorough presentation on the municipality’s energy management efforts, in…
Council Approves Enhanced Employee Assistance Program
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - Council approved a change in provider for their Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) during the June 3 council meeting.…
Council Approves 2024 Tar and Chip Project
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC- Municipal council has awarded the 2024 Tar and Chip maintenance contract to Cornell Construction Limited, following a council meeting held on…
Council Adopts Strategic Plan for 2024-2029
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC – The municipality council unanimously adopted a new strategic plan for 2024-2029 during their council meeting on June 17. The plan,…
Council Reviews Key Updates in 2024 Strategic Plan
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – During the June 17 council meeting, Lindsay Cudmore, Senior Consultant at Sierra Planning and Management, presented the Strategic Plan 2024 update, marking a…
Ilderton Market Reopens at New Location
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - The Ilderton Market is open for another season, with some notable changes to the popular farmers market. “We are in a new location, 100…
Heritage Park Seeks Barn Quilt Designs
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - Ilderton’s Heritage Park is getting a makeover that will feature a barn quilt painted on the side of the main building. And Middlesex Centre…
Middlesex Centre Sees Busy Summer Construction Season
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - The summer construction season is in full swing in Middlesex Centre. A major reconstruction of Glendon Dr. that involves putting in a roundabout…
Township Debates Zoning Bylaw Amendmentat Public Meeting
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - The Township convened on June 17 to discuss a significant zoning bylaw amendment concerning Ruby Farms. Initially, the proposal…
Quadro Communications Celebrates Completion of Local Fibre Projects: Icon Coursey Line and UBF Perth South West
Quadro Communications, a leading provider of telecommunications solutions, is delighted to announce the successful completion of two transformative fibre projects in the region: Icon Coursey Line and UBF Perth South…
Celebrating Peter McArthur: A 100-Year Legacy of Literary and Political Influence
Written By David Gomez GLENCOE - On June 16, a sunny Father’s Day afternoon, the Glencoe & District Historical Society held a moving event titled “The Haunts of Peter McArthur,”…
Strathroy’s 45th Hometown Festival:A Legacy of Celebration
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY - As the Strathroy Hometown Festival gears up for another exciting weekend from June 14-16, 2024, at Alexandra Park, Shari Terwilligar, the Festival Chair and…
County Council OKs Strathmere Lodge Roof Retrofit
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - County Council recently green-lighted a comprehensive plan for the rehabilitation of Strathmere Lodge’s roof during their May 28 council…