Category: Strathroy-Caradoc

Written By David Gomez STRATHROY-CARADOC – Council has supported a resolution calling on the Ontario government to establish consistent regulations for electric scooters, as questions continue over where the increasingly…

Written By David Gomez Three candidates are seeking the position of deputy mayor in Strathroy-Caradoc’s October 26 municipal election, with incumbent Mike McGuire facing challenges from Bradley Bock and Mark…

Written By David Gomez Incumbent Mayor Colin Grantham is seeking a second term, facing Ward 2 Councillor Brian Derbyshire in the October 26 municipal election.Raised on a farm near Melbourne,…

Written By David Gomez For Brian Derbyshire, running for mayor means bringing the practical lessons of farming into municipal government. A third-generation farmer and current Ward 2 councillor, Derbyshire is…

Written By David Gomez From Mount Brydges and Melbourne to Campbellvale and the surrounding rural communities, Ward 2 faces decisions about infrastructure, development and municipal services that will shape the…

Written By David Gomez Seven candidates are seeking four seats on Strathroy-Caradoc Council in Ward 1, which covers much of the urban area of Strathroy. With the municipal election scheduled…

Written By Olena Riznyk MOUNT BRYDGES – A long-running local charity golf tournament has raised $3,600 for two organizations serving the community.The Caradoc Open Golf Tournament, organized by Royal Canadian…

Written By Olena Riznyk MOUNT BRYDGES – When 11-year-old Kaylee Needham saw a friend trip on a deteriorating pathway at Caradoc Public School, she asked her dad if they could…

Written By David Gomez STRATHROY-CARADOC - A proposed hospice on Walkers Drive will move forward after Middlesex County Council unanimously approved a planning amendment, despite a recommendation from County planning…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Written By David Gomez STRATHROY – Signs calling for fair wages, increased funding and shorter wait lists filled the sidewalk outside MPP Steve Pinsonneault’s Strathroy office on July 23, as…

Written By David Gomez STRATHROY — A proposal to rezone 700 Adair Blvd. drew significant public attention at council on August 4, even after the applicant removed data centres from…

Written By Dan Kiekens, Chair, Downtown Strathroy BIA One of the things I appreciate most about Strathroy is how readily people here show up; for local businesses, and for each…

How often have you heard someone say “I didn’t know we had that in Mount Brydges”?It’s something we hear all the time. This is one of the reasons the Mount…

One very frequent question is how organizations like the Chamber of Commerce work behind the scenes to support our business community. But the truth is, the most powerful advocate for…

Sometimes the best way to spend a Saturday doesn’t involve travelling very far. Whether you’re looking for a great meal, a unique gift, a fresh cup of coffee, or a…

Written By Olena Riznyk STRATHROY - Visitors can dance, play games, listen to old radio jingles and press buttons as they explore Strathroy’s history at the Museum of Strathroy-Caradoc’s newest…

Written By David Gomez MOUNT BRYDGES – Hundreds of residents lined the streets of Mount Brydges on Canada Day as the Del-Ko-Brydge celebration returned with a full day of community…

Written By David Gomez STRATHROY — Families spread out lawn chairs and picnic blankets across the Gemini Sportsplex grounds on the evening of June 30 as Strathroy-Caradoc’s volunteer-run Canada Day…

Written By David Gomez STRATHROY - A Ministry of Long-Term Care inspection triggered by a staff abuse investigation has prompted Strathmere Lodge to retrain all employees and implement a series…

Written By David Gomez STRATHROY – From midway rides and food trucks to live music and karaoke performances, Alexandra Park was filled with activity as residents gathered for another Strathroy…

For nearly 20 years, Lisa Noble-Smith and Shannon Mitchell have been helping individuals and families throughout Strathroy and surrounding communities reconnect with the people and moments that matter most through…

Written By David Gomez STRATHROY-CARADOC - A new green bin program is expected to arrive in Strathroy-Caradoc in 2027 after council approved a plan to introduce weekly organics collection as…

Written By David Gomez STRATHROY – Bigger rides, new vendors and an expanded Sunday program are among the changes awaiting visitors as the Strathroy Hometown Festival prepares to return to…

Written By Olena Riznyk STRATHROY – For a group of first-year medical students visiting Strathroy last week, an evening with alpacas may not have looked much like medical training.But that…