Is It Paul Hodgins Time to Shine?
Written By Alan Good Paul Hodgins looks to return to Lucan Biddulph as mayor. He’s a farmer—soon to be retired—with a strong interest in politics. His home is on the…
Is There a Step up for Dave Manders?
Written By Alan Good Quiet and with an affable smile, David Manders is one of two contestants vying for the chair of Lucan Biddulph’s mayor. Having nearly completed his second…
Years on Council Shape Mike Sholdice’s Mayoral Campaign
Written By Olena Riznyk Michael “Mike” Sholdice is running for mayor of Southwest Middlesex, bringing years of experience on municipal council to the race.Born and raised in Southwest Middlesex, Sholdice…
Martin Welch Jr. Looks to Bring Business Perspective to Council
Written By Olena Riznyk Martin Welch Jr. is running for mayor of Southwest Middlesex, saying his background in farming and business has given him experience he believes would be useful…
Southwest Middlesex Election Features Contested and Acclaimed Seats
Written By Olena Riznyk Southwest Middlesex voters will choose a mayor and two Ward 1 councillors in this year’s municipal election, while the deputy mayor and councillors in Wards 2…
Candidates Outline Priorities for Council
Written By Jan Sims A mixture of incumbents and new faces will form Middlesex Centre council following the October municipal election. Ward 2 councillor Wayne Shipley and Ward 5’s Frank…
Two Candidates Seek to Lead Middlesex Centre
Correction: Sean Hunt is a former Thames Valley School Board Trustee in Middlesex County; he was a trustee until 2022. He currently has no affiliation with the present board. Written…
Colin Grantham Reflects on Four Years as Mayor
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,…
Brian Derbyshire Calls for a Different Approach to Municipal Leadership
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…
Five Candidates, Three Seats: The Race for Ward 2
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…
Ward 1 Council Race Draws Seven Candidates
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…
Your Vote, Your Voice, Your Community
Written By David Gomez The moment has arrived. After four years, it is once again time for us to exercise our right to choose our local representatives. As I reflect…
Obituaries Oct 14, 2026
COOPER, Joanne Clementine, 64, Oct 9, Elliott-MadillBREKELMANS, Gertrude “Gertie” Helen, 93, Oct 9, DenningsKECHEGO, Joyce, 84, Oct 9, Elliott-MadillALLAN, John Adamson Hutchinson, 75, Oct 7, DenningsSKIFFINGTON, Janice Elaine, 69, Oct…
Middlesex County Takes Next Step on Archives Proposal
Written By David Gomez MIDDLESEX COUNTY - For decades, the idea of a Middlesex County Archives has surfaced in discussions about how the region should preserve its history. A newly…
Travel to Kiosk Park
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - The second part of our northern Ontario journey took us to Kiosk Campground in Algonquin Park’s northernmost region. Little did we know we had…
Ontario Investing $1.2 Million In Middlesex County to Connect More People to Faster Emergency Care
Press Release provided by the Ontario Government MIDDLESEX COUNTY — The Ontario government is investing $1,283,040 in the Middlesex-London Paramedic Service to connect more people to faster emergency care and…
Lucan Biddulph Moves Ahead with Road, Drain and Trail Projects
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – Council discussed road and drainage projects, recreation plans, policing costs and priorities for the next municipal budget at its last meeting on September…
Caradoc Legion Tournament Raises Funds for Local Causes
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…
New Ambassador Ready to Represent Ilderton Fair
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - A new Ambassador is set to welcome visitors to the upcoming Ilderton Fair. The 2026 Ambassador is life-long Ilderton resident Maggie Nixon. “I feel…
The Seniors Tsunami: Challenge or Expense?
Written By Alan Good Last edition we looked at the increasing number of seniors that is even now impinging on things like social services, health care, and home care. The…
Strathmere Lodge Reports Clean Follow-up Inspection
Written By David Gomez MIDDLESEX COUNTY - Five compliance orders issued to Strathmere Lodge earlier this year have been cleared after a follow-up inspection by Ontario’s Ministry of Long-Term Care…
Young Student Inspires New Pathway at Caradoc Public School
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…
New Book Celebrates 178 Years of Glencoe Fair History, 1848–2026
Written By Harold Carruthers and Natasha Kalita A new commemorative book, The History of the Glencoe Fair, 1848–2026, brings together 178 years of agricultural, social and community history, preserving the…
Understanding the Cost of Tariffs
Written By Ian Nunn Investopedia defines a tariff as “a tax imposed by one country on the goods and services (hereafter just ‘goods’) imported from another country”. The tax is…
Stories of Bear Creek School
Written By John Caverhill School Section #7 Lobo Township aka Bear Creek Public School: architecturally speaking its design was utilitarian; a rectangular wooden box with a peaked roof enclosed a…
Komoka Kings Split Weekend Matchups
Written By Jan Sims SPORTS - It was a split weekend for the Komoka Kings, with the team recording a victory against the London Nationals on Saturday September 19th, and…
Middlesex Centre Removes Rail Trail Expansion from Transportation Plan
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Plans to expand a rail trail in Middlesex Centre have been derailed; at least for now. Middlesex Centre council voted to remove the…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Tennis On The Upswing
Written By Jeffrey Reed Baby boomers like me were part of the 1970s tennis boom, fueled greatly by the likes of John McEnroe-Jimmy Connors-Björn Borg and Chris Evert-Martina Navratilova rivalries.…
Pop Tab Campaign Continues to Support Strathroy Hospital
Written By David Gomez MIDDLESEX - It is very likely that you have seen one of these collection buckets somewhere in Middlesex County—and, for that matter, there is one right…