The Emotion Leveller: Serialized Fiction Part 4 of 8
Written By Brad Harness Annie decided she’d do what had worked most of her life with troublemakers: She’d stare them down. It usually worked, she thought.Lila Jenkins watched as the…
Interesting facts about….Strikes
Written By John Bradley Nearly 30% of Canadian workers belong to unions, including nurses, teachers, journalists and professional athletes, as well as the more traditionally unionized occupations like retail store…
London Township Cat a Dedicated Radio Listener
Written By Alice Gibb Most cats gain their time in the limelight by being rescued from a tree or else from traveling long distances following a move. But in 1937,…
Police Files: Aug 13, 2025
THEFT COMPLAINT LEADS TO CHARGES FOR TWO INDIVIDUALSMIDDLESEX CENTRE - Theft complaint leads to charges for two individuals. On July 19, 2025, at 11:50 p.m., members of the Middlesex County…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Growing Golf No Easy Task
Written By Jeffrey Reed Growing the game of golf is without a doubt a monumental task. Junior golfers represent the future of the game, so it makes sense that the…
165 Years Strong: Parkhill Fair Celebrates Small-Town Pride
Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL – The Parkhill Fair returned August 7–10 for its 165th year, bringing three days of entertainment, community pride, and family fun to North Middlesex. Organized…
Council Defers $65K Lighting Plan, Appoints Engineers for Drain Repairs
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX – Council addressed three infrastructure matters at its July 16 meeting, including the outcome of a resident petition on streetlights…
OPP Report Highlights Crime Trends, Traffic Enforcement, and Community Initiatives
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – At its July 16 meeting, council received the 2024 Middlesex OPP Detachment Board Annual Report, presented as part of a province-wide commitment to…
Burnbrae Farms Breaks Ground on New Egg Grading Facility in Strathroy
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY – On August 7, under clear skies and with shovels in hand, Burnbrae Farms marked the start of construction for its…
Council Reviews Pavilion Renovations, William Street Watermain, and County Road Study
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN-BIDDULPH – At the August 5th meeting, Council considered upgrades to the Lucan Community Memorial Centre pavilion, the replacement of the William Street watermain, the County…
New Policy Aims to Strengthen Arts and Culture in Middlesex Centre
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre has a new Arts & Culture policy. The policy was endorsed at the August 6th council meeting, and will serve as…
Residents Invited to Share Priorities for 2026 Budget
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE – The township is inviting residents to have their say in the 2026 municipal budget. People have until August 18th to complete a survey…
Adelaide Metcalfe Sports Day & BBQ Marks Five Years of Community Spirit
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter KERWOOD – The heart of Kerwood Park came alive on Saturday, July 26, as residents and visitors gathered for the 5th Annual…
We Cannot Remain Blind to Gaza’s Suffering
Written By David Gomez We cannot live with our eyes blindfolded and continue ignoring what is happening in the world. I know this country is among the most peaceful on…
Ailsa Craig Highland Games Bring Scottish Spirit to Life
Written By David Gomez AILSA CRAIG – The sound of bagpipes, the clash of competition, and the hum of community filled the air on Saturday, July 26, as the Ailsa…
Annual Golf Tournament Drives Support for Mental Health Services
Written By Olena Riznyk STRATHROY - More than 140 golfers gathered at Caradoc Sands Golf Club on Friday, July 25 for the third annual Golf Fore Mental Health Tournament. Organized…
Middlesex Prepares for Next-Gen 9-1-1 Rollout by 2027
Written By David Gomez MIDDLESEX COUNTY – As part of an ongoing national modernization effort, Middlesex County Council received an update on July 8 regarding preparations for the rollout of…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Friday, July 4th, 2025: Carol Toetenel 18 pts Laura McCallum 12 pts Paul Giles High Score Cecelia Bury Low Score Tuesday, July 8, 2025: Howard van der Hooft &George Langford…
A Busy and Exciting Season for the Strathroy & District Chamber of Commerce
Written By Donna Pammer, Executive Director, Strathroy & District Chamber of Commerce It has been a busy and exciting quarter for the Strathroy & District Chamber of Commerce, and we’re…
Travel to Sarnia
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Less than an hour from our reader base, Sarnia has a lot to offer if you like to spend some time walking along water…
Seniors Don’t Loose it, Use it
Written By Alan Good Are you suffering from what is termed, “disuse atrophy’? You want to do more but your body says, “No!” You have sat, or lain, so long…
Pride Flag Raised in Strathroy as Community Celebrates Inclusion
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY — Under a bright July 5th sky, members of the Strathroy-Caradoc community gathered on the steps of town hall to raise…
Remembering our Ancestors at Simpson Cemetery
Written By Brian Huis Cemeteries can serve as public parks, providing green spaces and a sense of place as well as cultural and historical context for local communities. Many graveyards,…
Tiktok Table-ready Trend: Cucumber’s benefits
Written By Miranda Regalado Sometimes you want to eat an entire cucumber; let me show you the way to do it.” It is truly astonishing to see the impact social…
The Emotion Leveller: Serialized Fiction Part 3 of 8
Written By Brad Harness It was a few weeks later that Lila Jenkins, the behavioural therapist, returned to Jackdaw, a small mining and lumber town in the hills of eastern…
Interesting facts about….Greenland
Written By John Bradley The Greenlanders call their own country Inuit Nunaat or Kalaallit Nunaat, meaning Land of the People or Land of the Greenlanders, respectively. Greenland is a vast…
No Fire Brigade to Save Komoka Mill
Written By Alice Gibb When Mrs. S.J. Scoyns of Komoka spotted a glow through her front window at 5 a.m. on a winter’s morning in 1947, she could guess the…
Police Reports July 23, 2025
SINGLE VEHICLE COLLISION LEADS TO POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY CHARGESLUCAN BIDDULPH - Single vehicle collision into hydro pole leads to multiple charges. On July 6, 2025, at 3:56 p.m., members…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Exploring The Great Outdoors A Summer Ritual
Written By Jeffrey Reed Well before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Canadians had embraced staycations and nearcations as the new norms. A continuing poor economy meant extravagant trips abroad were out,…