Building a Stronger Business Community Together
Written By Kate Hamze, President of the Strathroy and District Chamber of Commerce When I first became involved with the Chamber years ago, I quickly learned just how much a…
New Season, New Coaching Staff for Komoka Kings
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - The puck is set to drop at the Komoka Wellness Centre on another season for the Komoka Kings. The Kings will face the LaSalle…
County Reports Stable Mid-year Finances
Written By David Gomez MIDDLESEX COUNTY — Three reports presented to county council on August 11 offered updates on the county’s finances and the implementation of its woodland conservation rules.At…
Municipality Reviews Two New Community Improvement Plans
Written By David Gomez SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX – The municipality is looking to reshape how it supports housing, property improvements and business investment, while introducing a separate incentive program aimed specifically…
10-Unit Affordable Housing Project Proposed
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – Amy Cadman and Philip Bruce of the North Middlesex Affordable Housing Committee presented council with plans for a proposed 10-unit affordable housing project…
Speed Limits, Drainage and Benefits Discussed
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – At its latest meeting on September 3rd, council discussed a range of issues including drainage, speed limits, employee benefits, mobile food outlets and…
New Strathroy Summer Camp Builds Friendships Across Cultures
Written By Olena Riznyk STRATHROY – At the end of August, 30 children from across the area came together in Strathroy for five days filled with games, sports, crafts, music…
Creative Ducks Make a Splash at Lucan Library
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – Rubber ducks recently took over the Lucan Library, dressed as everything from movie characters to tiny spa-goers.The library’s Rubber Duck Cosplay program drew a…
Delegation Takes Local Concerns to AMO
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Infrastructure, housing, and health care were among the key topics discussed at the recent meeting of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, or…
Relaxed Alcohol Rules Draw Concerns
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre likely won’t be adopting relaxed rules governing alcohol consumption in public places any time soon.A report from the Community Services Advisory…
National Plowing Competition Takes Over Local Farmland
Written By Olena Riznyk ADELAIDE METCALFE – The Canadian Plowing Championships brought some of the country’s top competitors to Strathroy for the first time, turning local farmland into the site…
Bryanston-Birr Optimists Celebrate 50 Years of Community Service
Written By Jan Sims BRYANSTON - The Bryanston-Birr Optimist Club recently marked a milestone. And the community was invited to come out for the celebration.On Saturday August 29th, the Club…
Lucan Sorting Event Connects Donated Goods with Local Charities
Written By David Gomez LUCAN - Inside a hangar at Paul Hodgins Airport in Lucan, surrounded by cardboard boxes and aircrafts, volunteers spent the morning of August 28 turning pallets…
Southwesten Ontario Marketer Earns 2026 Grow Bold Fendt Award
Advantage Farm Equipment is proud to announce that Marketing Coordinator Courtlyn Fiddler has been named the recipient of the 2026 Grow Bold Fendt Marketer of the Year Award, presented at…
Middlesex Ambassadors Celebrate Agriculture on Provincial Stage
Written By Olena Riznyk MIDDLESEX - Three local agricultural ambassadors were selected to represent Glencoe, Parkhill and Ilderton at the Canadian National Exhibition’s Ambassador of the Fairs competition in Toronto.Natasha…
Glencoe Fair: Our History
Written By Harold Carruthers Way back in 1848 – even before the Confederation of Canada took place – the Mosa Township hosted its own community fair in various locations, including…
Community Futures Middlesex Offers Support for Local Entrepreneurs
Written By David Gomez ILDERTON - Are you looking to start a business but don’t know where to begin? Do you have an idea, but aren’t sure how to build…
Middlesex Updates Economic & Tourism Efforts
Written By David Gomez MIDDLESEX - Middlesex County entered the second half of 2026 with a larger pipeline of investment prospects, increased business outreach and a redesigned approach to tourism…
Ontario Investing $6.4 Million in Hospital Upgrades and Repairs in Middlesex County
Press Release Provided By The Government of Ontario MIDDLESEX — The Ontario government is investing $6.4 million to complete upgrades and repairs at the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital and Four…
Holiday Traditions Start in Mt. Brydges
Written By Amiee Bloemendal, Mount Brydges Business Association It’s hard to believe that soon it will be getting colder, the leaves will start changing colour and we will know that…
Optimist Club Donates $6,000 to Komoka Youth Centre
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - The Komoka Youth Centre got a financial shot in the arm with a recent donation from the Optimist Club of Komoka-Kilworth.The Optimists donated $6,000…
Snips, Tales and Footprints
Written By JoAnn Galbraith and Marilyn McCallum Tread Softly & Speak a NameThere is something about a cemetery that draws one in. One of the ways to learn history is…
New Water and Wastewater Fees to Take Effect in 2027
Written By David Gomez SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - New development connecting to Southwest Middlesex water and wastewater systems will face a standardized fee structure beginning in 2027, following a decision by…
Parkhill Art Camps Give Kids Room to Create
Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL – Paint, cardboard, flowers and paper mâché have filled the classroom at the Parkhill Artisan Collective this summer.The collective has been running eight weeks of…
Council Reviews 2025 Audited Financial Statements
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY-CARADOC - Questions about municipal reserves, past accounting estimates and the meaning of a “clean” audit dominated discussion as council reviewed its 2025 audited financial statements…
Township Sees Rise in Housing & Building Activity
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – At its last meeting on August 11, council discussed an organizational review, building growth, a second ice pad study, municipal investments and new…
Poplar Hill Welcomes Back Annual Beef Barbecue
Written By Jan Sims POPLAR HILL - The 67th annual Cattleman’s Beef Barbecue returned to Poplar Hill Park on August 20th. The event is put on by the Middlesex Cattleman’s…
Delaware Social Worker Brings Girls Club to Local Families
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - A Delaware mother and registered social worker is bringing a new initiative to Middlesex Centre called Girls Club.“Girls Club is a small-group, interactive…
Township Plans New Waste Transfer Station
Written By David Gomez ADELAIDE METCALFE - Residents could eventually regain access to broader waste disposal services at the School Road landfill site, but under a different model than the…
Chicken Farmers Help Stock Ailsa Craig Food Bank
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – More than 400 kilograms of Ontario-grown chicken will make its way to the Ailsa Craig and Area Food Bank this fall, providing an…