10,000 Years of Food and Agriculture in Southwestern Ontario
Written By Kae Elgie For many of us, December brings thoughts of Christmas feasts from our past. We hunt up favourite recipes, place orders for fresh Christmas fowl, bake treats…
Birdseed and Coffee
Written By Robert Horn, The London Writers Society (LWS) Birthed from a thought, a hint more than anything, something vague begins to form. Its character a mystery; its origins unknowable.…
Thank You, Sir Henry! (Part II)
Written By John Caverhill It is interesting to see how Christmas cards have changed over the years. A striking characteristic of Victorina cards is their depiction of youngsters as small…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Christmas Holidays, Hobbies Inseparable
Written By Jeffrey Reed No matter what your age, the Christmas holidays are sure to bring back childhood memories – and for many of us, they involve hobbies that have…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Friday, December 5, 2025: George Langdon 18 pts Susan McNaughton 12 pts Carolann Huston High score Carol Toetenel Low score Tuesday, December 9, 2025: Paul Giles, Shirley Gilliland &Ronald McDonald…
Two County Road Sections Recommended for Community Safety Zones
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY — County Council has taken the next step toward implementing Community Safety Zones on select county roads, following the presentation…
Two Budget Surveys Guide Southwest Middlesex’s 2026 Planning Process
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Public and council feedback on municipal priorities for 2026 was presented to council during its December 17 meeting, as…
Ailsa Craig Stormwater Master Plan Update Presented to Council
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – During the December 17 council meeting of North Middlesex, Cameron Rickert, a water resources engineer with EXP, delivered a presentation updating councillors on…
A Message from your Mayor
Written By Colin Grantham, Mayor of Strathroy-Caradoc As the holiday season approaches, I want to take a moment to wish the residents of Strathroy-Caradoc a safe, healthy, and joyful time…
Sleigh the Clues Brings Holiday Scavenger Hunt to Downtown Lucan
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – Residents are being invited to experience downtown Lucan in a festive and interactive way this holiday season through Sleigh the Clues, a digital scavenger…
Municipality Appoints Tiffany Farrellas New CAO
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre has a new Chief Administrative Officer. Tiffany Farrell, who has been serving as interim CAO, has been officially named to the…
Site Alteration By-Law, Fees and 2026 Budget Approved
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…
Merry Christmas from the Strathroy & District Chamber of Commerce!
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…
Preserving History and Thanking Our Community
Written By David Gomez It is not easy to write the final opinion column of the year—at least, not for me. Each time, the same questions arise: what should I…
A-Z Events Grows Local Markets Across North Middlesex
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…
Scottish Gaelic in Southwestern Ontario
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…
Southwest Middlesex Finalizes Long-Term Cost-Sharing Deal for Limerick Landfill
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…
Country Terrace Opens Newly Redeveloped Facility in Komoka
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…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Friday, November 21, 2025: Paul Giles &Susan McNaughton 24 pts Laura McCallum 18 pts Lois McDonald 12 pts Carolann Huston High score Ronald McDonald Low score Tuesday, November 25, 2025:…
County Moves Ahead with Major Transit Funding Agreements and Service Integration
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…
Lucan-Biddulph Gathers for 2025 Mayor’s Breakfast
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…
County Backs Feasibility Study for Middlesex Archives
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…
Christmas Joy is Everywhere!
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Like many in the neighbourhood, I have been outside hanging icicles and setting up angels, deer, and moose. Across the street, my neighbour has…
Christmas Cheer is Support with Intelligence
Written By Alan Good Christmas means different things to a vast majority of people. It can evoke various emotions in people, depending on their circumstances, and age. For some, the…
Ailsa Craig Families Gather for Annual Breakfast with Santa
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…
New Donation Boosts Home Safety in Middlesex Centre
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…
Strathroy Rockets Take 2–1 Win Over Komoka Kings
Written By Jan Sims SPORTS - Solid goaltending kept it to a low-scoring game, as the Strathroy Rockets beat the Komoka Kings 2-1 in a Sunday afternoon matchup on December…
Christmas 1898 (According to Wilfrid Jury)
Written By Carol Small, Middlesex Centre Archives Every family celebrates holidays based on tradition and what is currently in vogue. Often those traditions have roots in the “Old Country”, and…
The Sower of Seeds: Serialized Fiction Part 2 of 8
Written By Brad Harness Mark Bixby tugged on the leash, once again frustrated that his wee doggie Jocko was making him late for work.“Come on…come on, Jocko…daddy’s got to get…