Introducing the Presbyterian Church Heritage Centre in Carlisle of North Middlesex
Written By Ian Mason Nestled in the cemetery in the hamlet of Carlisle, 6 kms east of Ailsa Craig, is the Presbyterian Church Heritage Centre (PCHC). It contains the national…
Book Review: The Salt Man by Anne Kay
The captivating story of Scottish immigrant Peter McEwan who, in his quest for adventure, made a discovery that shaped the future of Southwestern Ontario Written By The LWS Book Club…
It is I, Not You
Written By John Caverhill It is I, not you, that is writing these columns. So, it is ultimately my responsibility to be sure each article is free of errors. I…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Kehoe Ready For Big Stage
Written By Jeffrey Reed As Strathroy’s Taylor Kehoe nears the end of her U.S. collegiate golf career, she’s making noise on the links before eyeing the professional ranks. But in…
Digging Into Southwestern Ontario’sAgricultural Past
Written By David Gomez GLENCOE - The Glencoe & District Historical Society and the Glencoe Library continued their joint Spring Author Series on May 20 with a presentation by author…
Students & Families at Eckoe Public School Make a Large Donation of Children’s Books to Rodney Kiwanis Children’s Literacy Campaign
Written By Larry Schneider, member of the Kiwanis Club of Rodney GLENCOE - Co chairs of the Rodney Kiwanis Signature Project, their Children’s Literacy Program, Larry Schneider and Sharon Little,…
Council Reviews Development Proposals
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – Housing development, agricultural expansion and infrastructure concerns were among the main topics discussed during the last council meeting on May 20.Several planning matters…
New Exhibit Pairs Poetry with Textile Art
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – Poetry and fibre art are coming together at the Ailsa Craig Arts Centre through a new exhibit that pairs local poems with handmade…
New Structural Review Approved for 137 Frank St.
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY - Questions surrounding the condition and future renovation of 137 Frank St. led to an extended discussion at Strathroy-Caradoc council on May 19, as councillors…
Municipality Reviews Transit, Winter Maintenance and Safety Concerns
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – Mayor Cathy Burghardt-Jesson opened the last council meeting on May 19 by recognizing two provincial grants recently received by the township. One funded…
Middlesex-London Health Unit Launches Rural Clinic in Lucan
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – A new nurse-led health clinic officially launched May 12 at the Lucan Library as part of a Middlesex-London Health Unit program aimed at improving…
Ilderton Curlers Bring Home Silver from World Championship
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - The Ilderton Curling Club’s Owen Henry and Brooklyn Ideson did their country proud, coming home with a silver medal from the recent World Junior…
Water and Wastewater Capacity Policy Approved
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE – The township has a new policy impacting water and wastewater services. At its May 20th meeting, council voted in favour of a policy…
Township Approves Additional Funding for Ilderton Arena Renovations
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Council has approved additional funds to cover the cost of renovations to the Ilderton Arena. At its May 6th meeting Council gave the…
Election Oversight Changes Approved
Written By David Gomez ADELAIDE METCALFE - Procedural changes tied to the 2026 municipal election and council compensation were approved during council’s May 19 meeting, as councillors adopted bylaws related…
Provincial Ministers Visit TRY Recycling’s London Facility, Recognizing Ontario-Made Leadership in Recycling and Resource Recovery
MIDDLESEX CENTRE — TRY Recycling welcomed the Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Honourable Todd McCarthy, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, to its…
Residents Push for Playground Return at Southfield Park
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY - Residents around Southfield Park are hoping a long-empty green space in Strathroy could once again become a place for children to play.Questions surrounding the…
First 50+ Expo Connects Strathroy Seniors with Community Resources
Written By Olena Riznyk STRATHROY – Questions about pensions, healthcare, fraud prevention and retirement planning brought seniors to the Strathroy Lions Club on May 20 for the community’s first 50+…
Ailsa Craig Village Association (ACVA) Donates to “Building a New Craigholme” Campaign
AILSA CRAIG - After a successful Ailsa Craig Annual Main Street Car Show, there was a generous $5,000.00 donation to the “Building A New Craigholme” Campaign.The Car Show Committee worked…
London Township Existing Communities
Written By Carol Small, Middlesex Centre Archives Communities that still exist within the former London Township have retained some of their former prominence and are hubs of activities. Others have…
Community Spirit Set in Stone with New Ilderton Initiative
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - There’s a new way to have your family name, business, or memorial recognized in Middlesex Centre. The Ilderton Optimist Club has launched a…
A New Chapter for Sewing in Strathroy: The Wobbly Bobbin Sewing Studio Carries on a Local Creative Legacy
STRATHROY — For years, 15 Centre Street West has been a destination for local makers as the home of ABQ Sewing Studio. This May, the storefront begins an exciting new…
Fiddle Country with Scott Woods
“Giving back to the community with the talents we were blessed with” is how Scott Woods describes his upcoming Fiddle Country tour. “Most of the shows on this tour help…
The Local Loop: Why Our Choices Define Our Future
By Donna Pammer, Executive Director Strathroy & District Chamber of Commerce In the spring of 2026, the phrase “Shop Local” has moved beyond a community sentiment; it has become a…
Small Towns Thrive When You Shop Local
Every time you choose a local shop, café, or service, you’re helping real people who live and work in throughout Strathroy-Caradoc.Strathroy-Caradoc offers a lot to explore, with a mix of…
Let’s Get FITT
Written By Alan Good “With the increase of life expectancy, we are outliving our ‘fitness’ and succumbing to disabilities of old age, and to reverse this we need at lease…
WWII Commemorations in Normandy and Europe (Part II)
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - During a recent event at the Ailsa Craig Legion, two speakers made presentations concerning World War 2 in Europe and their take-away from it.…
A Smile and a Handshake Cannot be Hacked
Written By Allan Mayhew,Mayor of Southwest Middlesex Following a request from The Banner staff for a letter of opinion on the importance of shopping locally, I realized I had neglected…
BookFest 2026 Brings Local Writers and Readers Together
Written By David Gomez MIDDLESEX COUNTY & LONDON - Inside St. Anne’s Anglican Church Hall in Byron, visitors moved between rows of independently published books, a poetry station and local…