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Written By Larry Schneider, member of the Kiwanis Club of Rodney GLENCOE - Co chairs of the Rodney Kiwanis Signature Project, their Children’s Literacy Program, Larry Schneider and Sharon Little,…
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – Housing development, agricultural expansion and infrastructure concerns were among the main topics discussed during the last council meeting on May 20.Several planning matters…
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – Poetry and fibre art are coming together at the Ailsa Craig Arts Centre through a new exhibit that pairs local poems with handmade…
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY - Questions surrounding the condition and future renovation of 137 Frank St. led to an extended discussion at Strathroy-Caradoc council on May 19, as councillors…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – Mayor Cathy Burghardt-Jesson opened the last council meeting on May 19 by recognizing two provincial grants recently received by the township. One funded…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – A new nurse-led health clinic officially launched May 12 at the Lucan Library as part of a Middlesex-London Health Unit program aimed at improving…
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - The Ilderton Curling Club’s Owen Henry and Brooklyn Ideson did their country proud, coming home with a silver medal from the recent World Junior…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE – The township has a new policy impacting water and wastewater services. At its May 20th meeting, council voted in favour of a policy…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Council has approved additional funds to cover the cost of renovations to the Ilderton Arena. At its May 6th meeting Council gave the…
Written By David Gomez ADELAIDE METCALFE - Procedural changes tied to the 2026 municipal election and council compensation were approved during council’s May 19 meeting, as councillors adopted bylaws related…
MIDDLESEX CENTRE — TRY Recycling welcomed the Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Honourable Todd McCarthy, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, to its…
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY - Residents around Southfield Park are hoping a long-empty green space in Strathroy could once again become a place for children to play.Questions surrounding the…
Written By Olena Riznyk STRATHROY – Questions about pensions, healthcare, fraud prevention and retirement planning brought seniors to the Strathroy Lions Club on May 20 for the community’s first 50+…
AILSA CRAIG - After a successful Ailsa Craig Annual Main Street Car Show, there was a generous $5,000.00 donation to the “Building A New Craigholme” Campaign.The Car Show Committee worked…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - There’s a new way to have your family name, business, or memorial recognized in Middlesex Centre. The Ilderton Optimist Club has launched a…
STRATHROY — For years, 15 Centre Street West has been a destination for local makers as the home of ABQ Sewing Studio. This May, the storefront begins an exciting new…
“Giving back to the community with the talents we were blessed with” is how Scott Woods describes his upcoming Fiddle Country tour. “Most of the shows on this tour help…
By Donna Pammer, Executive Director Strathroy & District Chamber of Commerce In the spring of 2026, the phrase “Shop Local” has moved beyond a community sentiment; it has become a…
Every time you choose a local shop, café, or service, you’re helping real people who live and work in throughout Strathroy-Caradoc.Strathroy-Caradoc offers a lot to explore, with a mix of…
Written By Allan Mayhew,Mayor of Southwest Middlesex Following a request from The Banner staff for a letter of opinion on the importance of shopping locally, I realized I had neglected…
Written By David Gomez MIDDLESEX COUNTY & LONDON - Inside St. Anne’s Anglican Church Hall in Byron, visitors moved between rows of independently published books, a poetry station and local…
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – After years of performing for massive crowds across Canada, Sean McCann says the shows he remembers most are the small ones.McCann will bring…
Written By Dylan Grubb APPIN - You would be very surprised to learn of the long and storied history that has taken place over the years in the little town…
Written By David Gomez SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - A regional approach to election oversight will be used for the 2026 municipal election cycle after Southwest Middlesex council approved participation in a…
Written By David Gomez SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Rows of local plants, towering sunflowers and interpretive displays at Glencoe District High School (GDHS) became the focus of discussion at council on…
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – At the last council meeting on May 6, council supported proposed housing grant changes, approved a new animal control contract, discussed local school…
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY-CARADOC – Council approved several infrastructure and emergency preparedness initiatives during its April 20 meeting, including road reconstruction work, sidewalk improvements, a culvert replacement project and…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – The Lucan Fire Hall was packed for the return of the Lucan Firefighter’s Breakfast on May 3, as families, neighbours and long-time regulars gathered…
Written By Jan Sims DELAWARE - They revved their engines for another racing season at Delaware Speedway. Opening weekend took place May 8th and 9th.The Delaware Speedway draws an average…
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - A proposed large-scale development on Glendon Drive in Komoka has passed another marker on its way to becoming a reality.Middlesex Centre council has approved…