Category: Southwest Middlesex

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Council has approved a new agreement with the Glencoe Agricultural Society to formally designate the Glencoe Agricultural Hall as…

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX – Council Approves Pool Upgrades and Continues Fire Department’s Participation in County Mutual Aid Program.At the April 9 meeting of…

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - The Municipality has approved four applications under the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) 2025, aimed at supporting local businesses through…

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter WARDSVILLE — Council has approved a petition under Section 4 of the Drainage Act to explore the construction of a new municipal…

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - The Municipality is moving forward with an application for funding through the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to support upgrades…

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter GLENCOE – On February 22, despite the chill and heavy snowfall, the Glencoe Agricultural Hall was buzzing with warmth and excitement as…

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Council has decided to pursue a one-year contract with the Southwest Middlesex Animal Shelter following challenges in securing a…

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - The township has decided what step to take to fill the vacant Ward 3 council seat, following the resignation…

Written By Stephen R. Campbell GLENCOE - The Glencoe Farm Toy Show has moved to a new date Saturday, February 22 2025 from 10am-3pm.The regular host Dave McEachren of (The…

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX – The Municipality has formally declared one of the Ward 3 council seats vacant following the resignation of councillor Amy…

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter GLENCOE - The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario has proposed establishing a summer day camp in Glencoe, aimed at providing safe and enriching…

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter GLENCOE - A troubling act of vandalism in Glencoe has sparked serious concern from both the community and local authorities. Last week,…

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARVA - In the village of Arva, a new business has taken root, bringing a modern touch to a Victorian building. The…

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX — Council has moved forward with a request to extend the review timeline for its longstanding agreement with the Glencoe…

WARDSVILLE - On December 18, local historian, Ken Willis, gratefully accepted a check from Nancy Mott, secretary of the Your Wardsville Community Association, from a portion of the proceeds from…

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX — Council has approved the removal of a heritage elm tree along Longwoods Road, between McArthur Road and Thames Road,…

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Council has approved a new water and wastewater rate structure as part of its plan to secure long-term financial…

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Council has approved an interim measure to ensure continuity in animal control services while preparations for a new contract…

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX – Council is progressing toward the renewal of its drinking water works permit and drinking water licence, which are set…

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Council approved a bid for the reconstruction of a section of the Krista Lane Drain, aiming to resolve longstanding…

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter WARDSVILLE - On October 26, the streets of Wardsville came alive with a vibrant mix of tradition, generosity, and community spirit, as…

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - The rehabilitation of Simpson Park is set to be completed by the end of 2024, following the recent reallocation…

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter GLENCOE - Six kittens were left trapped inside a taped-up box without food or air at the Strathroy Walmart parking lot on…

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter GLENCOE - The Glencoe Fair, held on September 20-21, was once again a celebration of community and tradition. I had the chance…

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - At the September 4 council meeting, council reviewed a staff report regarding the arena corridor bench replacement project. The…

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter WARDSVILLE – On Saturday, September 7th, despite the chilly weather, residents from Wardsville and surrounding areas of Southwest Middlesex gathered to celebrate…

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter WARDSVILLE - On August 22nd, a sunny Thursday afternoon, members of Council and some people from Wardsville gathered to celebrate the grand…