Council Moves Forward with Goudy Drain Improvement Project
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – At the February 4 council meeting, Mike DeVos, P. Eng., of Spriet Associates, presented the Drainage Report - Goudy Drain 2024. This project…
Improve Curling Skills with ORB Yoga
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - Curling is a very popular winter sport. And like any sport, it’s important to keep your body in the best possible shape to maximize…
Komoka Townhouse Plan Under Further Review
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - Middlesex Centre planning staff will be taking another look at a potential zoning change townhouse development on Caverhill Crescent in Komoka.At its January 29th…
Middlesex Centre Archives Hosts Annual Fundraiser and Heritage Fair
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - It will be a busy time for the Middlesex Centre Archives now, and in the coming months. From February 1st to 5th, the…
Letters To The Editor
Pope Paul VI Council 7251 - ThamesvilleKnights of Columbus Substance Awareness & Abuse Contests Results 2025 For years the Knights of Columbus has been active in the fight against all…
Opinion: Echoes of the Past: Holocaust Remembrance Day Urges Action Against Modern Threats
Written By David Gomez On January 27th, the world commemorated International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a poignant reminder not only of the Third Reich’s atrocities but also of the millions of…
Council Supports Joint Municipal Water Services Study for Future Growth
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE – The municipality is joining discussions on a potential new model for managing water and wastewater services, as council approved…
Township Secures Fire Protection Grant for Firefighter Safety
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE – The Township has secured $8,230 in provincial funding through the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Fire Protection Grant, aimed at enhancing…
Groundhog Day Brings Joy and Tradition to Melbourne Once Again
Written By Olena Riznyk MELBOURNE - On February 2, the town of Melbourne gathered once again for its beloved Groundhog Day event, which has become a cherished tradition over the…
Middlesex County Moves Forward with Glendon Drive Roundabout Project
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - At the January 14 Middlesex County council meeting, County Engineer Chris Traini provided an update on the Glendon Drive…
Local Hockey Updates
Written By Alan Good SPORTS - Junior C hockey continues to play out as the Lucan Irish and North Middlesex Stars met twice last weekend. On Saturday January 11, Lucan…
Hockey Day in Ilderton: A Celebration of Community and Sport
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - The puck dropped on Hockey Day in Ilderton Saturday January 18th. It’s an annual event that has been running since 2016. “It was inspired…
Seniors How Do You See Yourself, and Others
Written By Alan Good I was solving a crossword when I came across this car ad, entitled, “Why the … Is a Top Choice for Senior Drivers in 2025”. The…
Travel to Museum London
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - A short drive (depending on where you live) will take you to downtown London and the Forks of the Thames where Museum London awaits…
The Legacy of Josiah Henson: A Freedom Seeker Who Changed History
Written By Chip Martin The operator of the ferry that had just carried passengers across the Niagara River to the landing at Fort Erie from Buffalo that October 28, 1830…
Go Nuts!: The NUTritional Staple in Your Pantry
Written By Miranda Regalado When people talk about nutritious snacks, nuts are high up on that list. You can enjoy them whether you are following a keto diet, are vegan,…
Borys Nadiya: Serialized Fiction Part 8 of 8
Written By Brad Harness The Foreign Legionnaires advanced carefully, some running forward to new cover while comrades maintained covering fire from behind. That was enough to keep down the heads…
Pause For Thought: Interesting facts about…The Super Bowl
Written By John Bradley Super Bowl rematches have happened nine times, including this year! We’ve seen more than one game between the Cowboys and Steelers, 49ers and Bengals, Eagles and…
Francistown Teacher Mysteriously Vanishes
Written By Alice Gibb Long before the town of Exeter appeared on maps, another Huron County settlement sprang up where Stephen, Hay and Usborne townships meet. The hamlet was called…
Police Files, January 22, 2025 Edition
TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO IMPAIRED CHARGESTRATHROY-CARADOC - Driver facing Impaired driving charge after traffic stop. On January 11, 2025, at 5:06 p.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Courage Award Winner Lauzon Inspires Us All
Written By Jeffrey Reed LondonOntarioSports.com has named Special Olympics golf and floor hockey champion Chris Lauzon of London the winner of the 10th annual Jeffrey Reed Courage Award for 2025.In…
Grains Trends Market Trends For January & February 2025
Corn: With the apparent bounce in corn prices of the last two weeks it would seem realistic that we’d see a bounce in 2025 corn acres versus soybeans in the…
Cattle Prices For week of Jan 17, 2025
Fed steers and heifers sold through auction markets this week at 589 head, were up 91 head from the previous week and 337 head larger than the same time last…
SHEEP PRICES FOR WEEK OF Jan 14, 2024
Head $/cwt Lambs 3,498 Under 50 lbs. 134 467.93 50 - 64 lbs. 319 447.79 65 - 79 lbs. 632 425.32 80 - 94 lbs. 997 335.75 95 - 109…
PORK PRICES TOTALS FROM WEEK OF Jan 17 2025:
CME Constructed(US$/cwt DW) $81.15 Exchange Rate(C$/US$) 1.43878 100% Formula Price(C$/ckg DW) $211.20 National Direct Closing(US$/cwt DW) $79.65 USDA Wholesale Pork Price(US$/cwt) $90.45 Quebec Average(C$/ckg DW) $208.33 Quebec Daily Hog Volume134,…
The Benefits of Staging a Home for Resale: Why It’s Worth the Effort
When it comes to selling a home, first impressions are everything. In today’s competitive real estate market, staging a home can be the game-changer that sets your property apart from…