Parkhill Artisans Collective Marks 10th Anniversary
Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL – The Parkhill Artisans Collective celebrated its 10th anniversary on October 16 to 18 with artist demonstrations, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a bake sale and a…
Grantham Re-elected as Strathroy-Caradoc Mayor
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY – Habemus mayor! Following a challenging election campaign, Colin Grantham has secured another four years as mayor of Strathroy-Caradoc, receiving nearly twice as many votes…
Study Examines Feasibility of Second Ice Pad in Lucan
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – Anand Desai, principal planner and partner at Monteith Brown Planning Consultants, and Alison Hannay of Cornerstone Architecture presented a study at the latest Lucan…
Council Makes Fire Board Changes, Reviews Upcoming Projects
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – Council voted to dissolve the Lucan Biddulph Fire Area Board at its latest meeting on October 13. The Lucan fire station’s finances will…
Green Bin Program Moves Forward Amid Residents’ Concerns
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Some residents of Middlesex Centre are seeing red over the implementation of a new green bin program and the fact that it means…
Community Tree Program Helps Replace Aging Roadside Trees
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Residents of Middlesex Centre can once again take advantage of a special low-cost program to plant trees on their properties.The Poplar Hill Lions…
Municipality Considers New Measures for Winter Road Safety
Written By David Gomez ADELAIDE METCALFE - Five transport trucks jackknifed near Kerwood Road in January. Weeks later, another winter storm left secondary roads clogged with stranded vehicles, creating dangerous…
Community Support Shines as Kindness Walk Reaches Ailsa Craig
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – Walkers arrived at Craigwiel Gardens on October 25 for the final stage of Walk the Kindness Way, a fundraiser held on separate days…
Scottish Trio Ends North American Journey in Melbourne
Written By Olena Riznyk MELBOURNE – Scottish Celtic folk trio Skyrie brought its North American tour to a close with a performance at Arrowwood Farm on October 15, sharing a…
McDonald’s Opens Doors in Mount Brydges
Written By David Gomez MOUNT BRYDGES – Two years after a proposal to bring McDonald's to Mount Brydges faced considerable opposition, the community's first restaurant officially celebrated its grand opening…
Strathroy & District Chamber of Commerce 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards
Agribusiness Award (“The Roots of Industry”) WINNER: Green Bee Floral Co. Sponsored by Libro Credit Union Criteria: Recognizes achievement in farming and agriculture (production, processing, distribution) alongside environmental and social…
A Message From Your MP, Lianne Rood
As the harvest draws to a close across our region, I want to express my deep gratitude for the extraordinary work you have done. Day after day, you have brought…
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Farmers
As we move through harvest season, I want to take a moment to personally thank the farmers and farming families of Lambton–Kent–Middlesex for everything you do.Farming is more than a…
Tree Planting Initiative Aims to Restore Medway Creek
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Volunteers will be digging in to plant more than 1,800 trees, starting this fall along Medway Creek.The Community Tree Planting Project aims to…
Middlesex Centre Receives $70,500 Fire Protection Grant
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre is getting a provincial grant to help improve firefighter health and safety, and reduce the risks associated with emergency response.A $70,500…
Middlesex County Agri-Business Tour Showcases Local Industries
Written By Olena Riznyk MIDDLESEX COUNTY – From growing young vegetable plants to building heavy machinery and turning farm waste into energy, Middlesex County’s Fall Agri-Business Tour gave participants a…
Obituaries: Oct 28, 2026
KELLY, Tom, 77, Oct 26, Van HeckLOWRY, Lloyd, 86, Oct 25, DenningsKOLKMAN, Egbert (Bert), 87, Oct 24, Elliott-MadillMANSFIELD, Mary Margret, 86, Oct 23, DenningsDEKKER, Magdalena, 97, Oct 23, DenningsPINHEIRO, Piedade…
Middlesex Municipal Elections 2026
In this section you will find info regarding the candidates for the 2026 Middlesex County Municipal Elections. There are Banner interviews with the candidates in every riding and a map…
PHANTOMS OF THE OPRY Bring Classic Country Tribute to Ye Old Town Hall
AILSA CRAIG – Classic country is coming back to Main Street. The Phantoms of the Opry – A Tribute To Classic Country will take stage at Ye Old Town Hall,…
Celebrating Small Business Week in Middlesex County
Behind every small business is someone who chose to take a risk, solve a problem, and pursue a vision. This Small Business Week, let’s celebrate the people whose hard work,…
A Message FromThe Strathroy & District Chamber of Commerce
Small businesses are the pulse of the region. They are the family-run shops, local service providers, and innovators who employ our neighbors, sponsor our youth teams, and give our community…
Celebrating Small Business in Lambton–Kent–Middlesex
Small Business Week is an opportunity to recognize the entrepreneurs and small business owners who are the heart of our communities. Across Lambton–Kent–Middlesex, local businesses create jobs, support families, sponsor…
A Message FromLianne Rood, MP
Happy Small Business Week, Middlesex–London! Our communities are full of hardworking entrepreneurs and small business owners. It takes a certain kind of resolve to choose this way of life: early…
Ilderton Terry Fox Run Returns After Six Years
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - They walked, ran, rolled, and one man even carried a canoe on his head! That was the scene for the Terry Fox Run in…
Middlesex County Hockey Roundup
Written By Alan Good SPORTS - The three Middlesex County Junior teams, Mount Brydges Bulldogs, Lucan Irish and North Middlesex Stars, are well into their 2026-27 season, bringing action and…
What Do You Believe?
Written By Alan Good It’s a simple question, isn’t it? Or is it? When it comes to aging, what do you perceive yourself as—mentally?We have looked at the term “agism”…
Travel to Dunlop’s Tomb
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Who would think a hike could provide knowledge of our past. A short drive to Goderich can put you on the right path to…
Ilderton Continuation School or The School that Almost Wasn’t
Written By Carol Small, Middlesex Centre Archives What you are about to read is a story about a community-inspired project… and forethought and planning, or the lack there of.Ilderton had…
When Everything Changed: Serialized Fiction Part 4 of 8
Written By Brad Harness “Global currency?” George said. “Do you mean we used to have another currency before the one we have today?”I responded to his question.“Today we have the…