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Municipal News North Middlesex

Residents Learn to Recognize Signs of Human Trafficking

April 22, 2026
Municipal News Strathroy-Caradoc

A Message From Prime Shine Auto Spa

April 22, 2026
Featured Stories Middlesex Centre Municipal News

Heritage Fair Draws Visitors to Celebrate Local History in Delaware

April 22, 2026
Featured Stories Middlesex County

BookFest Showcases Local Literary Talent

April 13, 2026
Featured Stories Strathroy-Caradoc

Plans Unveiled for Multi-Purpose Arts Facility in Strathroy

April 8, 2026
Featured Stories Lucan-Biddulph

Lucan’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Run Continues to Grow

March 24, 2026
Featured Stories Municipal News North Middlesex

Fibre Network Brings Faster Internet to Rural Middlesex

March 11, 2026
Sports

Reed’s County Sports Report: Exercise Just One Step to Better Health

April 22, 2026
Middlesex Centre Sports

Komoka Kings Begin Preparations for 2026-27 Season

April 8, 2026
Municipal News North Middlesex

Fort Rose Maple Company Celebrates Over Three Decades of Syrup Production

March 12, 2025

Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL - Nestled in the heart of the countryside, Fort Rose Maple Company has been producing high-quality maple syrup for over three decades. What began as…

Municipal News Strathroy-Caradoc

Strathroy Sweetens Up: Local Entrepreneur Opens Unique Candy Store

March 12, 2025

Written By Olena Riznyk STRATHROY - Craig Robinson, a Strathroy native, has turned his long-time dream into reality by opening a unique candy store in town. His journey from working…

Municipal News Strathroy-Caradoc

New Funding for Strathroy’s Community Garden

March 12, 2025

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY- On March 3, council approved an additional allocation of $14,500 from the 2025 Progress through Partnership Program (PTP) for the construction…

Lucan-Biddulph Municipal News

Update on Huron Shores Area Transit System Discussed

March 12, 2025

Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN-BIDDULPH – Mayor Doug Cook of Lambton Shores and CAO Steve McAuley provided an in-depth update on the progress, challenges, and future of the Huron Shores…

Lucan-Biddulph Municipal News

Township Reviews Regional Cooperation on Fire Services and Snow Management

March 12, 2025

Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN-BIDDULPH – At the March 4 council meeting, various issues were discussed. Among them, the council reviewed and approved an annual letter of support from the…

Middlesex Centre Municipal News

Traffic Study Reveals Speeding Concerns on Glendon Dr.

March 12, 2025

Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Where do drivers going through Middlesex Centre seem to find the need to speed? The answer, according to a new traffic study suggests…

Middlesex Centre Municipal News

Council Reviews Positive Resident Satisfaction Survey

March 12, 2025

Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - A new survey found that residents of Middlesex Centre are basically satisfied with the service they received from the municipality.A report was presented…

Adelaide Metcalfe Municipal News

Council Approves Procurement Changes and Surface Treatment Contract

March 12, 2025

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council approved two staff reports during its March 3rd meeting: an update to the township’s procurement policy and the…

Opinion

Opinion: Is Mark Carney the Right Leader for Canada’s Challenging Times?

March 12, 2025

Written By David Gomez What do we know about Mark Carney, the man now poised to become Canada’s next Prime Minister? As he steps into a role filled with substantial…

Middlesex Centre Municipal News

Curling Day in Canada Celebrated with Enthusiasm at Ilderton Curling Club

March 12, 2025

Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - Curling Day in Canada was a sweeping success in Middlesex Centre. The annual event was marked by enthusiasts of the sport across the country…

Featured Stories Middlesex County

Middlesex County Commemorates the Battle of Longwoods

March 12, 2025

Written By David Gomez MIDDLESEX COUNTY - Imagine enduring the harsh winter and the anxiety of battle. The need for survival amid the cold and the valiant defense of their…

Middlesex County Municipal News

Local Author’s Debut Novel Selected as a Finalist in International Book Award Competition

February 26, 2025

Written By C.J. Frederick MIDDLESEX COUNTY - C.J. Frederick published her debut novel in June, 2024. The story, “Rooted and Remembered”, follows an orphaned boy from his home in British…

Sports

Junior C Hockey is in Playoff Mode

February 26, 2025

Written By Alan Good SPORTS - The PJHL Schmalz Cup Playoffs started February 19 with all teams coming to the table to play the best of seven to win—or eliminate—other…

Seniors Spotlight

Seniors, What is Your Mindset?

February 26, 2025

Written By Alan Good In the last edition we covered how the road to peace and calmness is making the best use of what is in your power, accepting the…

Travel

Travel to the RCR Museum

February 26, 2025

Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - In past articles we covered Museum London, then two other museums out by the airport (hey, it’s too cold for outdoor adventure). Now we…

Archive Alley

Archive Alley: The Battle of Longwoods

February 26, 2025

Written By Glenn Stott The Battle of Longwoods fought on Wednesday, March 4, 1814, was not a major battle in the context of the War of 1812 but its story…

Distractions Health & Nutrition by Miranda Regalado

Sweet Potatoes: Beyond the Colorful Feast

February 26, 2025

Written By Miranda Regalado This week we’ll enjoy the savory taste of sweet potatoes. This orange-fleshed, buttery soft when baked, tuber has been around longer than we can determine. Its…

Distractions Serialized Fiction by Brad Harness

Reboot My Life: Serialized Fiction Part 2 of 8

February 26, 2025

Written By Brad Harness And with that, Frank Valera ran into the bedroom and scooped his clothes into his two suitcases, which he then placed by the back door.Re-entering the…

Distractions Pause for Thought

Pause For Thought: Interesting facts about…Nuclear Fusion

February 26, 2025

Written By John Bradley Fusion is the same process that powers the sun and is already being conducted in laboratories all over the world. Scientists have made exponential progress in…

Ask Alice History Distractions

Ask Alice: Hungry Hollow A Miller’s Dream

February 26, 2025

Written By Alice Gibb Although Ichabod Crane slept for decades after venturing into the fictional Sleepy Hollow, hard work was more the order of the day in the West Williams…

Police Files

Police Files Feb 26, 2025

February 26, 2025

TWO-VEHICLE COLLISION INVOLVING OPP CRUISERLUCAN BIDDULPH - Middlesex County OPP investigating a two-vehicle collision involving an OPP cruiser. On January 31, 2025, at 7:45 a.m., members of the Middlesex County…

Sports

Reed’s County Sports Report: New Survey Findings Assist Local Golf Industry

February 26, 2025

Written By Jeffrey Reed With Old Man Winter making his presence known in a big way this month, the local golfing community pines even more for fairways and greens. In…

Farming

Grains Trends Market Trends For February & March 2025

February 26, 2025

Corn: We have had about a dollar rise in corn futures prices since harvest time. That has been an incredible surprise for many analysts. Some of them have called this…

Farming

Cattle Prices For week of Feb 20, 2025

February 26, 2025

Fed steers and heifers sold through auction markets this week at 379 head, were down 176 head from the previous week and 14 head smaller than the same time last…

Farming

SHEEP PRICES FOR WEEK OF Feb 18, 2025

February 26, 2025

Head $/cwt Lambs 2,425 Under 50 lbs. 14 346.86 50 - 64 lbs. 212 474.66 65 - 79 lbs. 194 437.19 80 - 94 lbs. 596 399.88 95 - 109…

Farming

PORK PRICES TOTALS FROM WEEK OF Feb 21, 2025:

February 26, 2025

CME Constructed(US$/cwt DW) $90.59 Exchange Rate(C$/US$) 1.4195 100% Formula Price(C$/ckg DW) $232.79 National Direct Closing(US$/cwt DW) $90.56 USDA Wholesale Pork Price(US$/cwt) $97.71 Quebec Average(C$/ckg DW) $227.82 Quebec Daily Hog Volume132,…

Opinion

Thinking about Buying a Home? First step…call a local Realtor

February 26, 2025

Buying a home is one of the most significant financial and emotional investments a person can make. While the process can be exciting, it can also be complex and overwhelming.…

Euchre

New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners

February 26, 2025

Friday, February 7, 2025: Marg Field 24 pts Lois McDonald 18 pts Carolann Huston 12 pts Gord Mitchell High score Violsn McLean Low score Tuesday, February 11, 2025: Howard van…

Municipal News Southwest Middlesex

Animal Control Services to Continue Locally After Council Vote

February 26, 2025

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Council has decided to pursue a one-year contract with the Southwest Middlesex Animal Shelter following challenges in securing a…

Municipal News Southwest Middlesex

Council Plans Two-Step Process to Fill Ward 3 Council Seat

February 26, 2025

Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - The township has decided what step to take to fill the vacant Ward 3 council seat, following the resignation…

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