Strategic Plan Links County Goals with Local Opportunities
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – CAO Paul Shipway presented Middlesex County’s strategic priorities and upcoming initiatives to North Middlesex Council at the last council meeting on October 1st.…
Council Addresses Planning, Drainage & Infrastructure Issues
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – At the October 1 meeting, council dealt with several planning, drainage, and community service matters, including a barn setback variance, a farm severance,…
Municipality Keeps Strathroy Market Alive with New Plan for Broader Community Involvement
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC – Council has voted to continue operating the Downtown Strathroy Market under municipal oversight, opting to retain the popular night markets…
Lucan’s Artistic Spirit on Full Display at Community Exhibition
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – On Saturday, September 27, Lucan Library hosted a vibrant community art exhibition, bringing together local artists and residents for an afternoon of creativity and…
Funding Gap Raises Concern for Middlesex Centre Assets
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - There were words of warning about the cost of maintaining municipal assets like roads, bridges and water systems in Middlesex Centre.“Currently 54% of…
Community Spirit Shines at the 174th Ilderton Fair
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - The curtain has come down on another successful season for the Ilderton Fair, with crowds enjoying all there was to offer.This year’s fair ran…
Council Hears Busy Fire Season Report and Approves 2026 Infrastructure Funding
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council heard updates on local fire department operations and infrastructure funding during its October 6 meeting, where Fire Chief…
Truth Still Waiting to Be Heard
Written By David Gomez Imagine being forbidden to speak your mother tongue because someone decided it was not “civilized.” Imagine being a child, waking up every morning to shouting and…
Finding Voice and Memory: Author Donna Costa Reflects on Her Mother and New Book
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - When author Donna Costa sat down to write about her mother’s struggle with Alzheimer’s, she did not begin with…
Nairn Hosts 111th Women’s Institute Convention
Written By Olena Riznyk NAIRN – The 111th Southern Area Women’s Institute Convention was held on October 4 at the Church in Nairn, gathering around 60 members and guests from…
Ricco Foods Celebrates Expansion with Ribbon Cutting and Community Event
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY - A large crowd gathered in Strathroy on Saturday, September 20, to celebrate the grand opening of Ricco Foods’ new Cash & Carry outlet. The…
Shop Local, Live Local in Middlesex Centre Sept 2025
Municipality of Middlesex Centre Shopping local isn’t just a transaction. It is a meaningful way to invest in Middlesex Centre. Every purchase made from local businesses helps fuel our economy,…
Why Suicide Prevention Needs All of Us
Written By David Gomez When I was in my first year of university, I often moved through life without much thought beyond my own immediate concerns. Like many young people,…
Council Reviews Farm Labour Residence Charges & Fire Standby Fees
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council met on September 15 to review two staff reports that addressed matters with financial implications for both the…
Community Effort Brings Inclusive Swing to Poplar Hill Park
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter POPLAR HILL – On a sunny Sunday morning, September 14, residents of Poplar Hill and surrounding areas gathered at the local park…
Council Debates Traffic Safety & Recycling Access
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – At the last council meeting on September 16, a significant part of the discussion centred on a new Middlesex County policy allowing municipalities…
Council Backs Property Split at One of Township’s Busiest Intersections
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – At the September 17 meeting, councillors approved a request to formally separate the property at the corner of Richmond Street and Saintsbury Line,…
Parkhill’s Past Brought to Life in First-Ever History Walk
Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL – On Friday, September 20, more than 30 people – children with parents, grandparents, and longtime residents – gathered at the North Middlesex Market for…
Local Pride on Display at the Glencoe Fair
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter GLENCOE - The Glencoe Fair returned this past weekend with the familiar mix of livestock shows, homecraft displays, midway rides, and community…
Strathmere Lodge to Undergo Comprehensive Review and Master Plan
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY – Middlesex County councillors have approved a plan to undertake a comprehensive review and master plan for Strathmere Lodge, the county-owned…
Reed’s County Sports Report: SARI Expansion Adds Community Horse Power
Written By Jeffrey Reed Since 1978, SARI Therapeutic Riding in Arva has enriched the lives of individuals with disabilities through the therapeutic power of horses. Now, with its latest expansion,…
Police Files Sept 24, 2025
OPP RIDE PROGRAM LEADS TO REFUSAL CHARGESTRATHROY CARADOC - Driver charged with refusal in OPP RIDE Program. On September 6, 2025, at 9:34 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario…
Ask Alice: CN Freight Train Jack-Knifed Off Track
Written By Alice Gibb The Jack Van Hoorn family was enjoying supper on April 28, 1958, when they were startled by the sounds of a tremendous crash. Two derailed CN…
Pause For Thought: Interesting facts about….Crows
Written By John Bradley WIn scientific classification, there is no difference between crows and ravens. Ravens and crows belong to the same family, but they differ in several ways. Ravens…
The Emotion Leveller: Serialized Fiction Part 7 of 8
Written By Brad Harness When his phone calls to her remained unanswered, Michael Foster drove over to Lila Jenkins’ home.He stood outside the front door, repeatedly trying the doorbell. But…
St John’s Anglican Church in Glencoe
Written By Bill Simpson St John’s Anglican sits at the heart of Glencoe at the junction of Main St and Concession Drive, a corner it shares with the Presbyterian and…
Middlesex Centre Approves Added Costs for Renovation Work
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Council has approved an extra $239,780 for renovations to the Coldstream municipal building.A report to council at its September 17th meeting states: “As…
From Phones to Power Tools: Middlesex Fire Department Urges Residents to Know the Risks of Lithium-Ion Batteries this Fire Prevention Week
The theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 5–11, 2025, is “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.”Sept 24, 2025 — The Middlesex-fire departments are teaming up with the…