Sam’s Orchid, a Moral Tale of Beauty, Love & the Movies
Written By Christel Larosière The premise: Peter Thomas, a retired university professor, has just gone through a divorce. Years ago, when he was a newlywed in New York City, he…
Let Me Introduce Myself
Written By John Caverhill My first submission to the Banner is a personal sketch to inform (forewarn?) you what you may expect in future articles.I was born in 1936. My…
Death of an Imposter
Written By Brenda Martin, The London Writers Society (LWS) From the moment I could put words to a page, I have written stories and poems. Being a child of the…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Mt. Brydges’ Bujnowski Ready For Bigger Stage
Written By Jeffrey Reed M ount Brydges bobsledder Kristen Bujnowski is relatively new to piloting, but she is ready to prove herself to a world-wide audience.Bujnowski, 33, placed fifth in…
Council Moves to Formalize Community Rental Discounts Through Grant Applications
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Council received an update on facility rentals and revenue for 2025 during its November 19 meeting, outlining the extent…
A Message from your Mayor
Written By Brian Ropp, Mayor of North Middlesex As we look ahead to the coming months, I want to take a moment to reflect on the many ways our community…
Mt. Brydges Marks Remembrance Day with Strong Community Turnout
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MOUNT BRYDGES - A fresh layer of overnight snow changed the plans for Mount Brydges’ Remembrance Day ceremony on Tuesday November 11,…
Community Shines at Lucan’s Annual Lighting of the Lights
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – The Annual Lighting of the Lights took place on November 21 at Lions Market Street Park, drawing a strong community turnout for the official…
Ilderton Rail Trail Option Gets Mixed Reaction
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - Should Middlesex Centre back the potential expansion of a recreational rail trail that runs through the Ilderton area? That was the question that drew…
The Year in Review: Middlesex Centre Update
Written By Aina DeViet, Mayor of Middlesex Centre Successful delivery of projects and services for residents depends on strong fiscal management, innovative project planning, and service-focused municipal staff. However, we…
Audit Plan, Compensation Adjustment,and Grant Approved
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council worked through a series of financial and community-focused staff reports during its November 17 meeting, including preparations for…
A Budget that Saved the Government
Written By David Gomez In this column, unlike what I have focused on in recent months, I want to turn my attention to the federal budget that was just approved…
Holiday Extravaganza Lights Up Ailsa Craig
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – The town held its Holiday Extravaganza on Friday, November 21, drawing steady crowds to twenty designated passport stops throughout the village. The event…
Adelaide Metcalfe Comes Together to Honour the Fallen in Kerwood
Written By David Gomez KERWOOD - Residents of Adelaide Metcalfe gathered in Kerwood on Sunday November 9th morning for the municipality’s annual Remembrance Day service, filling the fire hall before…
A Message From Your MPP, Steve Pinsonneault
As MPP for Lambton–Kent–Middlesex, I am proud to represent one of the strongest agricultural regions in Ontario. Our farmers work tirelessly to feed families, strengthen our economy, and drive innovation…
A Message From Your MP, Lianne Rood
Middlesex-London is blessed with fertile land and a community of farmers who feed and fuel Canada. Their resilience during seasons of drought and economic uncertainty is a testament to their…
The Edmund Fitzgerald The Tragedy
Written By Allan Mayhew, Mayor of Southwest Middlesex The Edmund Fitzgerald was an American Great Lakes freighter that sank in Lake Superior during a severe storm, 50 years ago, on…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Friday, October 17, 2025: Carolann Hustun 24 pts Gary Douglas 18 pts Laura McCallum 12 pts Margaret Field High Score Martin Welch Low Score Tuesday, October 21, 2025: Paul Giles…
Komoka Railway Museum on Track for Major Restoration Effort
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - The Komoka Railway Museum is hoping to get donors “all aboard” a new fundraising drive.The Museum, which is located on Queen St. in Komoka,…
Travel to Elgin County
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Just about an hour from London, in Elgin County, reside good reasons why you should get out of the house. And perhaps you’ll find…
Seniors Need to Try Tai Chi
Written By Alan Good When you consider your happiness and wellbeing and set aside reasons to not practice some form of exercise, looking inside at the person you wish to…
A Message From Southwest Middlesex Mayor Allan Mayhew
When The Banner asked me to reflect on shopping local, I quickly realized this message needs to be fresh. My writings in my past could not convey an appropriate message.The…
The Poetry of War
Written By Carol Small, Middlesex Centre Archives Often, in wartime, our thoughts turn to the horrors, suffering and grief. However, the arts had a role to play. Soldiers in the…
Pause For Thought: Interesting facts about….Robots
Written By John Bradley Archytas of Tarentum, a pal of Plato’s, built a mechanical bird driven by a jet of steam or compressed air—arguably history’s first robot—in the fifth century…
The Sower of Seeds:Serialized Fiction Part 1 of 8
Written By Brad Harness When she was young, Francine Selmers used to attend church every Sunday. Back in those days, her life was pleasant. Simple, honest, the white picket fence…
County Council Approves 2024 Financial Statements and Boundary Road Agreements
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - County Council approved a series of financial reports and maintenance agreements during its November 4 meeting, including the 2024…
Police Files Nov 12, 2025
SINGLE VEHICLE COLLISION LEADS TO IMPAIRED CHARGELUCAN BIDDULPH - Driver facing impaired charge after single vehicle collision.On October 26, 2025, at 9:39 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Healthy Eating Fuels On-Field Success
Written By Jeffrey Reed Sports and marketing are inseparable. Every local organization and team, from Bluewater Hawks Girls Hockey to the Strathroy Jets, uses social media to promote successes and…
Skating Made Inclusive with Sensory-Friendly Sessions
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Skating is a popular sport, especially as the colder weather arrives. And Middlesex Centre is hoping that a new initiative will make the…