Arctic Photography Exhibit Opens at Ailsa Craig Arts Centre
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – Polar bears, northern tundra and the meeting place of three ecosystems now fill the walls of the Ailsa Craig Arts Centre in a…
Strathroy Raises Parkinson’s Awareness Flag at Town Hall
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY - Rain fell steadily over Strathroy’s Town Hall on April 10, but a small group still gathered to mark Parkinson’s Awareness Month with a flag-raising…
New Housing Vision for Lucan Combines Care, Independence and Community
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – Joy Birch, president of Highview Residence’s, presented plans to redevelop the property at 139 Main St. into a private housing community that would…
Komoka Runner Launches Dog-Walking Fundraiser Ahead of Chicago Marathon
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - A Komoka woman is going to the dogs—quite literally—as she prepares to run a marathon and raise money for a good cause.Tara Kennedy has…
Drainage Contracts, Surplus Transfers and Surface Treatment Approved
Written By David Gomez ADELAIDE METCALFE - Several infrastructure and financial decisions moved forward at council’s April 7 meeting, as councillors approved drainage tenders, reserve transfers tied to a 2025…
Families Turn Out for Optimist Club’s Double Event Day in Kerwood
Written By David Gomez KERWOOD - Families from across the area turned out in strong numbers March 28 as the Optimist Club of Kerwood-Adelaide-Metcalfe hosted its annual Hoppy Easter Event…
Presentation Examines Legacy of Canada’s Home Children
Written By David Gomez One of the most interesting moments at this year’s Middlesex Centre Archives Heritage Fair in Delaware took place in the community centre lunchroom, where an afternoon…
Heritage Fair Draws Visitors to Celebrate Local History in Delaware
Written By Jan Sims DELAWARE - Everything old is new again, as the Middlesex Centre Archives welcomed new and returning visitors to its annual Heritage Fair. This year’s fair was…
BookFest Showcases Local Literary Talent
MIDDLESEX & LONDON – The London Writers Society (LWS) is hosting its secondannual BookFest on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at St. Anne’s Anglican Church(Byron). This one-day event will bring those…
Komoka Kings Begin Preparations for 2026-27 Season
Written By Jan Sims SPORTS - The Komoka Kings are looking to next year, after finishing out of the running for a playoff spot this season.The Kings ended the 2025-2026…
New 30-year Plan to Guide Middlesex County Forests
Written By David Gomez MIDDLESEX COUNTY - A long-term vision for Middlesex County’s forests is moving forward after council received the 2025 forestry update and endorsed the next phase of…
What Old Books Reveal About Who We Are
Written By David Gomez Books are symbols of human identity. They are vital pieces of our history, traces of civilization. Before the invention of writing, the world moved through eras…
New Employee Support Plan & EMS Renovations Move Forward
Written By David Gomez MIDDLESEX COUNTY – County council has approved updates to both its employee support services and the final phase of renovations at the Middlesex-London Paramedic Service (MLPS)…
County Prepares for New Emergency Dispatch System
Written By David Gomez MIDDLESEX COUNTY - A new system aimed at improving how emergency medical calls are prioritized and dispatched is set to be introduced across Middlesex County later…
Local Events Drive Summer Spirit & Business in Mt. Brydges
Written By Amiee Bloemendal,Mt. Brydges BusinessAssociation (MBBA) With the warmer weather returning many of us in the community start thinking about patios, summer evenings, and local events. We sometimes forget…
Annual Fire Report Shows Increased Demand and Ongoing Recruitment Efforts
Written By David Gomez SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Emergency response demands, staffing levels and future equipment needs were among the key topics highlighted as Council received the municipality’s 2025 Fire Department…
Parents Urged to Take Active Role in Children’s Online Safety
Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL – Children today are navigating an online world many parents don’t fully understand–and often without supervision.That was the focus of a recent Internet Safety information…
Lucan Library Introduces Therapy Dog Reading Program
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – A child reading aloud to a dog may sound unusual–but at the Lucan Library, it’s part of a growing effort to make reading less…
Municipality Appoints New Director of Community Services
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre has a new member of the municipal senior management team. Courtney Godfrey took up the job of Director of Community Services…
County Supports First Application Under New Employment Lands Program
Written By David Gomez ADELAIDE METCALFE - County council has approved a funding request from the Township aimed at advancing the development of industrial lands along Centre Road.The application, submitted…
Residents Urge Improvements to Gravel Roads in Middlesex Centre
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre will be taking a look at paving more gravel roads after a petition was put forward to council about a pothole…
Komoka Community Market
The Komoka Community Market will open on May 16th, 2026. The organizers, vendors, young entrepreneurs, musicians, and various community groups and businesses involved, are all preparing and looking forward to…
Plans Unveiled for Multi-Purpose Arts Facility in Strathroy
Written By Olena Riznyk STRATHROY – A long-anticipated transformation of a former downtown bar into a community arts hub took a step forward on March 26, as The Wright Place…
Glencoe & District Curling Club Celebrates $199,000 OTF Grant from the Ontario Government
Media Release provided by the Glencoe and District Curling Club GLENCOE – On Saturday March 28, local MPP Steve Pinsonneault met with the team at the Glencoe and District Curling…
Middlesex County Library Launches Digital Skills Program for Seniors
Beginning April 20, Middlesex County Library will be offering a free five-week tech training program for seniors at the Ilderton Library on Monday mornings from 10am-noon.This program, known as Seniors…
Strathroy-Caradoc Home, Garden & Leisure Show 2026
Get ready for a day of discovery at the Strathroy-Caradoc Home, Garden & Leisure Show 2026, happening on April 18, 2026, at the West Middlesex Memorial Centre.From 9 a.m. to…
High-speed Internet Expansion Continues Across Middlesex County
Written By David Gomez MIDDLESEX COUNTY - Efforts to expand high-speed internet access across Middlesex County were the focus of an update presented to council on March 10, outlining significant…
Creative Reflection Shapes New Exhibit at Parkhill Gallery
Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL – A new exhibit at the Parkhill Carnegie Gallery is telling a story shaped by loss, reflection, and creative experimentation.Making Mark Art, featuring more than…
Middlesex Centre Releases 2025 Council Remuneration Report
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - A report outlining how much was paid last year to Middlesex Centre members of council and Board appointees went before council at its…