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MutualONE Insurance: Celebrating 150 Years Together in Ilderton

June 24, 2026
Middlesex Centre Municipal News

Ilderton Village – Celebrating 150 Years

June 24, 2026
Featured Stories Municipal News North Middlesex

Historic Sites Open Their Doors for North Middlesex Heritage Day

June 24, 2026
Featured Stories Strathroy-Caradoc

Local Scouts Raising Funds for 2027 Netherlands Jamboree

June 10, 2026
Featured Stories Municipal News Strathroy-Caradoc

First 50+ Expo Connects Strathroy Seniors with Community Resources

May 27, 2026
Featured Stories Southwest Middlesex

Students Spread Across Glencoe for Earth Day Community Clean-Up

May 13, 2026
Featured Stories Middlesex Centre Municipal News

Heritage Fair Draws Visitors to Celebrate Local History in Delaware

April 22, 2026
Sports

Reed’s County Sports Report: Soccer Ballet For The Masses

June 24, 2026
Sports

Middlesex County Golf Big Economic Player

June 10, 2026
Middlesex County Municipal News

County Secures $3.4 Million in Provincial Funding to Lead Inter-Community Transit

January 14, 2026

MIDDLESEX – Middlesex County is pleased to announce that it has received provincial approval for up to $3.4 million in funding through the Ontario Transit Investment Fund (OTIF) to support…

Lucan-Biddulph Municipal News

Lucan Welcomes New Boutique Yoga and Fitness Studio

January 14, 2026

Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – At Sweet Pea Fusion Studio, the goal is not just movement, but pause - a place designed for people to step out of busy…

Middlesex County Municipal News

Paul Lewis Draws a Full House at Western with Intimate Piano Recital

January 14, 2026

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The stillness and concentration that enveloped Western University’s von Kuster Hall last Friday evening was not the kind that comes from formality,…

Archive Alley

A Boy from Lobo

January 14, 2026

Written By Sid Prior, Middlesex Centre Archives William Henry Fonger was the son of Alfred (Alf) Fonger and Mary Jane Lipsett, but went by Harry most of his life. He…

Distractions Serialized Fiction by Brad Harness

The Sower of Seeds:Serialized Fiction Part 3/8

January 14, 2026

Written By Brad Harness Francine enjoyed herself on that first walk with Mark. She suspected that his family might have seen them walking together, so she made sure she ‘accidentally’…

Columns Pause for Thought

Pause For Thought: Interesting facts about….the Fox

January 14, 2026

Written By John Bradley Foxes have whiskers on their legs and face, which help them to navigate. A group of foxes is called a skulk or leash. A male is…

Columns

A Toast to the New Year!

January 14, 2026

Written By John Caverhill For many people, the holiday festivities conclude with a New Year’s Eve party. Back when I was young, I also participated enthusiastically in New Year’s Eve…

Sports

Reed’s County Sports Report: Joe Ump Wins Milestone Award

January 14, 2026

Written By Jeffrey Reed LondonOntarioSports.com announces long-time umpire and sports official Joe Serratore is winner of the 1st Annual LondonOntarioSports.com Milestone Award. This new award recognizes a long-time member of…

Euchre

New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners

January 14, 2026

Friday, December 19, 2025: Susan McNaughton 18 pts Paul Gilies 12 pts Gord Mitchell High score Cecelia Bury Low score Tuesday, December 23, 2025: Gary Douglas 18 pts Susan McNaughton…

Lucan-Biddulph Municipal News

Lucan Biddulph Appoints Ron DeBrouwer Director of Emergency Services & Fire Chief

January 14, 2026

Written By The Township of Lucan Biddulph LUCAN – The Township of Lucan Biddulph is pleased to announce the appointment of Ron DeBrouwer as the Township’s new Director of Emergency…

Municipal News Southwest Middlesex

Council Approves Borrowing Authority and New Property Tax Collection Rules

January 14, 2026

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Council approved two finance measures at its January 7 special meeting aimed at managing the municipality’s cash flow while…

Municipal News North Middlesex

Families Find Connection & Learning at Local Libraries

January 14, 2026

Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – While winter break is often a busy time for families, the North Middlesex Library branches offered a warm and welcoming place for children…

Municipal News Strathroy-Caradoc

Understanding Alzheimer’s: Community Gathers for Expert-led Discussion in Strathroy

January 14, 2026

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY — Caregivers, seniors and community members gathered at the Holiday Inn in Strathroy on January 8 for a free Alzheimer’s awareness…

Lucan-Biddulph Municipal News

Good Food Farms Brings Regenerative Farming to Lucan

January 14, 2026

Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – Farming is much more than producing food for Good Food Farms: it’s about care, intention and building something meaningful, step by step.Owner and founder…

Middlesex Centre Municipal News

OPP Billing and Crime Statistics Presented

January 14, 2026

Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Crime and the cost of fighting crime in Middlesex Centre were on the agenda as the OPP’s annual billing statement went before council…

Middlesex Centre Municipal News

Speed Limit Reduced on Glendon Drive

January 14, 2026

Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - Motorist travelling through Komoka now have to slow down even more. The speed limit along a stretch of Glendon Dr. east of Komoka Rd.…

Middlesex Centre Municipal News

Komoka Event Teaches Residents How to Grow Native Plants

January 14, 2026

Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - The spring planting season may be a few months away, but in the heart of winter we can still be thinking about gardening.On January…

Adelaide Metcalfe Municipal News

Long-running Alpaca Farm Seeks New Owners to Continue Sanctuary

January 14, 2026

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE — After more than two decades of building one of Middlesex County’s most distinctive agritourism destinations, Yvonne and Steve Houle…

Municipal News North Middlesex

Ilderton Club Hosting Open House for Curling Day in Canada

January 14, 2026

Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - Curling Day in Canada is being held on Saturday January 31st., and the Ilderton Club has a full day of activities for curlers, and…

Featured Stories Lucan-Biddulph

New Café Brings International Flavour to Lucan

January 14, 2026

Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – Walk into On the Table Café in Lucan, and the first thing you notice is not the menu–it’s the feeling. The room is warm…

Farming

Farming Jan 14, 2026

January 14, 2026
Sports

Komoka Kings Rally to 5–4 Overtime Win

December 22, 2025

Written By Jan Sims SPORTS - The Komoka Kings beat the Waterloo Siskins in exciting fashion, with a goal midway through overtime. The game was played in front of a…

Middlesex Centre Municipal News

Kilworth Development Proposal Seeks Rezoning of Wooded Land

December 22, 2025

Written By Jan Sims KILWORTH - A proposed development on Glendon Dr. in Kilworth would require a wooded area to be rezoned for housing.It’s early days yet, and the application…

Travel

Christmas Cheer around the County…and Beyond

December 22, 2025

Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Further to the last article on Christmas lights, this writer would prefer you look at pictures rather than read a long piece on them…

Middlesex County Municipal News

A Message from your Member of Parliament

December 22, 2025

Written By Lianne Rood, MP Middlesex-London Christmas is a time of holiday spirit, family, and celebrating the birth of Jesus. Our main streets are draped in Christmas decorations and our…

Middlesex County Municipal News

From Our Office to Your Home: Warm Holiday Wishes

December 22, 2025

Written By Steve Pinsonneault, MPP Lambton-Kent-Middlesex As we reflect on the past year, I am proud to share some of the meaningful progress achieved across Lambton–Kent–Middlesex in 2025.Supporting long-term care…

Municipal News Strathroy-Caradoc

County Presents Homelessness Data

December 22, 2025

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - Middlesex County staff provided Strathroy-Caradoc council with an overview of homelessness prevention supports available in the municipality and across the…

Middlesex County Municipal News

County Considers New Employment Lands Readiness Program

December 22, 2025

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY — A proposed Employment Lands Readiness Program advanced at Middlesex County Council’s December 9 meeting, as councillors reviewed a report…

Seniors Spotlight

The Season for Understanding is Everyday

December 22, 2025

Written By Alan Good Tis the season to be… Christmas. The time of year for good will to all men and women. But why December? Why not every month, every…

Middlesex Centre Municipal News

Komoka Community Market Expands Online with FoodHub

December 22, 2025

Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - Christmas food shopping will soon be behind us, but there’s a new way to keep shopping for fresh and delicious products while supporting local…

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