A Message from Lianne Rood,MP Middlesex-London: Standing on Guard for Canadians’ Safety
Every Canadian deserves to feel safe in their own home. However, due to the Liberal Government’s soft-on-crime policies, too many families are left wondering whether the justice system protects law-abiding…
Coldstream Library to Host Kairos Blanket Exercise
Written By Jan Sims COLDSTREAM - The Coldstream Library will be hosting a KAIROS Blanket Exercise on Saturday September 27th from 1 pm to 4 pm. The Blanket Exercise is…
Middlesex County Approves Hybrid Planning Process for Newbury
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter NEWBURY – County council has endorsed a new planning process that will see the Village of Newbury’s policies incorporated as a dedicated…
Study Outlines Framework for Long-Term Road Priorities in North Middlesex
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – Ken Logtenberg of BM Ross and Associates presented the 2025 Roads Needs Study to council on September 3rd, offering a detailed review of…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Friday, August 22, 2025: Susan McNaughton &Chris Van Strien 24 pts Margaret Field 18 pts Carol Toetenel 12 pts Howard van der Hooft High Score Shirley Gilliland Low Score Tuesday,…
Strathroy-Caradoc Announces Appointment of A New Deputy Fire Chief
Written By The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc STRATHROY-CARADOC - The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is pleased to announce Stephanie Cyros as the newly appointed Deputy Fire Chief – Training, Prevention and Emergency…
Travel to St. Marys (again)
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - In the last edition we went to Manitoulin Island and this time we headed north again but only drive 30 minutes from home. You…
Seniors Time is Now
Written By Alan Good This is the only moment you have. This is it! This moment is where you are, what you are doing. Any decisions you make are made…
Lucan Heritage Museum Marks 30 Years of Preserving Local Stories
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – For three decades, the Lucan Area Heritage and Donnelly Museum has been at the heart of preserving and sharing the stories that shaped the…
Strathroy-Caradoc to Continue with Internet and Telephone Voting for 2026 Election
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - Council has approved the use of internet and telephone voting for the upcoming municipal election scheduled for October 25, 2026.…
Unlocking the Secrets of Cemeteries
Written By Carol Small, Middlesex Centre Archives “Mommy, do we have anyone there?” asked a chorus of little voices from the back seat of the car as we passed by…
A Boy Forced To Do A Man’s Job
Written By Alice Gibb In July 1924, someone broke into John McColl’s garage in Lobo and stole the sum of $32.39. Although $32.39 may seem paltry by today’s standards, in…
Police Files September 10, 2025
OPP INVESTIGATING A FATAL COLLISION IN NORTH MIDDLESEXNORTH MIDDLESEX - Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigating a fatal collision in North Middlesex. On August 15, 2025, at approximately 11:25…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Local Minor Baseball Hits Home Run
Written By Jeffrey Reed No matter where I travelled across Middlesex County this summer, it hit home that minor baseball is alive and well. Over the past decade, youth baseball…
Council Reviews Community School Alliance Agreement and Adopts New Social Media Policy
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Council considered two significant matters at its September 3 meeting: the Community School Alliance agreement and the adoption of…
Parkhill Artisan Collective Showcases Local Talent in Historic Space
Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL – The Parkhill Artisan Collective is breathing new life into a century-old landmark. Located in the historic Carnegie Building, once a public library funded by…
Council Looks at E-scooter Rules, Wastewater Upgrade
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - Councillors dealt with two notices of motion during their September 2 meeting, addressing both the regulation of electric scooters in…
Council Balances Growth and Community Needs
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – At its last meeting on September 2, Council worked through a full agenda covering emergency services, municipal lands, administrative policies, budget survey results,…
Kilworth-Komoka Roundabouts Open After Months of Construction
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - The roundabouts are ready. After many months of construction, the two roundabouts along Oxford St. and Glendon Dr. leading into and out of…
Upgrades Underway at Komoka Community Centre
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - The Komoka Community Centre is getting some upgrades. And while the renovations are taking place, the Centre on Queen’s Ave in Komoka will be…
Council Refers Kerwood Road Speed Enforcement Proposal to County
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter KERWOOD - Councillors reviewed a resident’s request to designate part of Kerwood Road as a Community Safety Zone and to implement Automated…
Dogs Deserve Our Care, Not Our Cruelty
Written By David Gomez I don’t think I have ever written about Logan here. Logan is probably the most loyal companion I have ever had in my life. To me,…
County Leaders Present Strategic Goals to Lucan Biddulph
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – At its last meeting on September 2, council received the Middlesex County Local Council Update 2025, presented by Warden Brian Ropp and CAO…
Middlesex Centre Pushes for Infrastructure, Economic Growth at AMO Meeting
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Mayor Aina DeViet is reflecting on the recent Association of Municipalities of Ontario meeting, calling it a success. “We’re giving the government…
Southwest Middlesex Receives $1.5 Million in Provincial Funding
Written By The Municipality of Southwest Middlesex GLENCOE - The Municipality of Southwest Middlesex is pleased to announce that it will receive $1,496,742 in funding through the Province of Ontario’s…
New Signs Help Komoka Families Walk to School
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA – There is something new for families at Parkview Public School in Komoka this fall. Wayfinding Signs have been installed at several points near the…
Travel to the World’s Largest (freshwater) Island
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Feel like getting away? Travel to the Islands. Not the Caribbean, the Manitoulin Islands located on Lake Huron. Surrounded by other islands, like Barrie…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Friday, August 8, 2025: Howard van der Hooft &Susan McNaughton 24 pts Carolyn Demers 18 pts Cecelia Bury 12 pts Chris Van Strien High Score Carolann Huston Low Score Tuesday,…
Crunican Orchards Invites Community to 75th Anniversary Celebration
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Crunican Orchards is celebrating a milestone, and people are invited to join the festivities.On Saturday September 13th, Crunicans is marking its 75th anniversary…