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Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE — Council approved a series of staff reports during its December 15 meeting, including a new Site Alteration by-law, the…
Written By Donna Pammer, Executive DirectorStrathroy & District Chamber of Commerce We extend our warmest wishes to all our members, local businesses, and the entire district for a joyful holiday…
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX - What began as a shared idea between two local organizers has grown into a community-driven event company making a visible impact in North…
Written By Donald Leitch and Colin McGugan Suas Leis a’ Gàidhlig!If you were walking down the street in Dutton, West Lorne, Rodney or Glencoe in the late 19th century, you…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTWEST MIDDLESEX - Council has approved a new long-term cost-sharing agreement for the closed Limerick landfill, formalizing how monitoring and environmental compliance…
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official opening of a major redevelopment at Country Terrace long term care home on Oxbow Dr. in Komoka.Mayor Aina…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - County Council advanced several key transit-related decisions during its November 25 meeting, approving agreements that will support the long-term…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – Local residents, business owners, community volunteers, and municipal representatives gathered on November 26 for the 2025 Mayor’s Breakfast, an annual event that brings together…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY — Councillors moved one step closer to addressing years of community calls for a county-wide archival system during the November…
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – The East Williams Optimist Club welcomed close to 100 residents to the Ailsa Craig Recreation Centre on Sunday, December 7, for its Annual…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre is getting 210 combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to be distributed throughout the community. The donation was announced at the…
Written By Allan Mayhew, Mayor of Southwest Middlesex As 2025 comes to a close, Southwest Middlesex has much to reflect on and much to look forward to. This past year,…
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – At the December 3rd Council meeting, members reviewed engineering reports, capital and inspection updates, tender recommendations, project summaries, and administrative items related to…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY — Local officials, first responders, and community members gathered for the official opening of the new Strathroy-Caradoc Fire Station No. 1…
Written By Jan Sims DELAWARE - Parents at Our Lady of Lourdes elementary school in Delaware have launched a powerful new school bus safety campaign.“The law is clear, vehicles need…
Written By Susan Clarke, Mayor of Adelaide Metcalfe The last of the corn harvest is wrapping up throughout Adelaide Metcalfe Township. It’s a perfect time to look back on 2025…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN-BIDDULPH – At the most recent Council meeting, Jesse McPhail, Urban Planner (RPP, MCIP) delivered a presentation outlining recommended updates to the municipality’s Community Improvement Plan…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN-BIDDULPH – During the December 2 Council meeting, members moved through a substantial agenda that blended community recognition, strategic updates, and several decisions affecting residents, local…
MIDDLESEX COUNTY - County Council elected Councillor Susan Clarke, Mayor of Adelaide Metcalfe, as the 2026 Warden during its Inaugural Meeting on November 27, following a multi-candidate nomination and ballot…
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - It’s been a busy fall for the Boys and Girls Club London, or BGC, in Ilderton. The group offers sports and recreational programming for…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC – With winter approaching, Strathroy-Caradoc council discussed -during its November 17 meeting- the region’s preparedness for cold weather and the responsibilities…
NEWS RELEASE FROM THE SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX FIRE DEPARTMENT SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - On November 12, Enbridge Gas Ontario (Enbridge Gas), the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) and the Southwest…
Written By Olena Riznyk POPLAR HILL - Members of the Southern Area Women’s Institute gathered on October 18, for a hands-on work bee dedicated to supporting young patients at the…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - People who rent pavilions in municipal parks in Middlesex Centre and leave a big mess, could be in for a big fine. The…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre taxpayers are facing a 5.71% hike in municipal taxes for 2026. That translates into an additional $262 for a residential property…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Council received an update on facility rentals and revenue for 2025 during its November 19 meeting, outlining the extent…
Written By Brian Ropp, Mayor of North Middlesex As we look ahead to the coming months, I want to take a moment to reflect on the many ways our community…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MOUNT BRYDGES - A fresh layer of overnight snow changed the plans for Mount Brydges’ Remembrance Day ceremony on Tuesday November 11,…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – The Annual Lighting of the Lights took place on November 21 at Lions Market Street Park, drawing a strong community turnout for the official…
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - Should Middlesex Centre back the potential expansion of a recreational rail trail that runs through the Ilderton area? That was the question that drew…