Fort Rose Maple Company Celebrates Over Three Decades of Syrup Production
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…
Strathroy Sweetens Up: Local Entrepreneur Opens Unique Candy Store
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…
New Funding for Strathroy’s Community Garden
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…
Update on Huron Shores Area Transit System Discussed
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…
Township Reviews Regional Cooperation on Fire Services and Snow Management
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…
Traffic Study Reveals Speeding Concerns on Glendon Dr.
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…
Council Reviews Positive Resident Satisfaction Survey
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…
Council Approves Procurement Changes and Surface Treatment Contract
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: Is Mark Carney the Right Leader for Canada’s Challenging Times?
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…
Curling Day in Canada Celebrated with Enthusiasm at Ilderton Curling Club
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…
Middlesex County Commemorates the Battle of Longwoods
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…
Local Author’s Debut Novel Selected as a Finalist in International Book Award Competition
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…
Junior C Hockey is in Playoff Mode
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, What is Your Mindset?
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 to the RCR Museum
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: The Battle of Longwoods
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…
Sweet Potatoes: Beyond the Colorful Feast
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…
Reboot My Life: Serialized Fiction Part 2 of 8
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…
Pause For Thought: Interesting facts about…Nuclear Fusion
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: Hungry Hollow A Miller’s Dream
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 Feb 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…
Reed’s County Sports Report: New Survey Findings Assist Local Golf Industry
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…
Grains Trends Market Trends For February & March 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…
Cattle Prices For week of Feb 20, 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…
SHEEP PRICES FOR WEEK OF Feb 18, 2025
Head $/cwt Lambs 2,425 Under 50 lbs. 14 346.86 50 - 64 lbs. 212 474.66 65 - 79 lbs. 194 437.19 80 - 94 lbs. 596 399.88 95 - 109…
PORK PRICES TOTALS FROM WEEK OF Feb 21, 2025:
CME Constructed(US$/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,…
Thinking about Buying a Home? First step…call a local Realtor
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.…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
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…
Animal Control Services to Continue Locally After Council Vote
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…
Council Plans Two-Step Process to Fill Ward 3 Council Seat
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…