YMCA Proposes Glencoe Day Camp to Benefit Local Families
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter GLENCOE - The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario has proposed establishing a summer day camp in Glencoe, aimed at providing safe and enriching…
Community Centre Renovation to Increase Childcare Spaces
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – During the January 8 council meeting, CAO Carolyn Tripp presented the Childcare Renovation Project Update to council on behalf of Brandon Drew, Director…
A New Home in Strathroy: Ukrainian Community Thrives Through Fellowship and Fun
Written By Olena Riznyk STRATHROY - Over the past almost three years, a vibrant and growing community has formed in Strathroy, bringing together Ukrainians and Canadians alike. The Strathroy Ukrainian…
Annual OPP Report Outlines Traffic Challenges and Crime Reduction
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – Inspector Ross Stuart, Detachment Coordinator for the Middlesex Detachment, and Detective Sergeant Adam Seltzer presented the Annual Report of the Ontario Provincial Police…
Council Session Spotlights Local Heroes and Strategic Growth Initiatives
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – During the January 7 council meeting, the Mayor’s Honour Roll 2025 was introduced, with the mayor taking time to personally recognize several individuals…
No More Stag and Doe Events at Local Community Centres
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre is saying we don’t to stag and doe rentals at municipality-owned community centres. From now on, the venues won’t be available…
Infrastructure and Transportation Plans Aim to Shape the Next Two Decades
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre will be looking well beyond the new year, as two key documents take shape in the municipality: the Transportation Master Plan…
Township Approves Tender for Toohill Drain Reconstruction
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council has approved a bid for the reconstruction of the Toohill Drain following the tender process completed in late…
Council Launches 2025 Community Improvement Plan
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council approved the 2025 Community Improvement Plan (CIP) during its January 13 meeting, incorporating revisions aimed at increasing participation…
Letters to the Editor: Biosolids are the solution, not the problem
Over the last several months, some community groups have questioned the safety and efficacy of biosolids being applied to farmland. The Ontario Biosolids Council – drawn from organizations representing the…
Unified Front: Canadian Premiers and PM Stand Against Trump’s Tariff Plans
Written By David Gomez Last week in Ottawa, Canadian leaders gathered in a powerful show of unity as they prepared to face potential economic threats from the new administration of…
Griswold Ilderton Lights: Sparking Joy and Generosity in the Community
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - The lights have dimmed on another season for what’s become affectionately known as the Griswold Ilderton Christmas display. But the afterglow continues in the…
Young Entrepreneur Brews Up a Coffee Revolution in Glencoe
Written By David Gomez GLENCOE - Ever find yourself craving a coffee that’s a bit out of the ordinary? If you are in Southwest Middlesex or just passing through, The…
Seniors How Do You See Yourself, and Others
Written By Alan Good Recently, I came across a book written by Dr. Becca Levy, a Yale professor and leading expert on the psychology of successful aging. The title is…
Travel to St. Marys’ Cultural Exhibits
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Our wheels took us to St. Marys once again—and into a blizzard. We planned to see two venues however the Station Art Gallery was…
Anna – A Story of Courage and Conviction
Written By Dave Zavitz, Middlesex Centre Archives The second of five children, Anna Shotwell Hampton was born 2 September 1835 in Orchard Park, New York near Buffalo to Asa Hampton…
Fiery Health: The Benefits of Cayenne
Written By Miranda Regalado This week, we’re heating things up with a discussion on Capsaicin, the chemical responsible for the spiciness of peppers. Cayenne Pepper famous for being used both…
Borys Nadiya: Serialized Fiction Part 7 of 8
Written By Brad Harness The newly-formed - and trained - Foreign Legion battalion, dubbed the Swamp Rats, to which Boris Nadiya belonged, rumbled along the backroads of rural southern Ukraine.…
Pause For Thought: Interesting facts about…Camels
Written By John Bradley The word ‘camel’ comes from the Arabic word, meaning ‘beauty’. Camels are mammals. There are two types of camels, Bactrian Camels, and Dromedary Camels. Dromedary Camels…
Ask Alice: New Year’s Day Brought Gentlemen Callers
Written By Alice Gibb While today we feast on Christmas Day, our ancestors often socialized on New Year’s Day instead. Pioneers happily adopted the New Year’s traditions of French and…
Police Files
STOLEN VEHICLE FROM RESIDENCE IN LUCANLUCAN BIDDULPH - Middlesex County OPP investigating a stolen vehicle from Lucan. On December 16, 2024, at 7:45 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Sunningdale’s Wyatt Wins 15th Annual Heart Award
Written By Jeffrey Reed LondonOntarioGolf.com, the Voice of Golf in Southwestern Ontario, announces that long-time Sunningdale Golf and Country Club pro Jason Wyatt is the winner of the 2025 LondonOntarioGolf.com…
PORK PRICES TOTALS FROM WEEK OF Jan 3 2025:
CME Constructed(US$/cwt DW) $83.72 Exchange Rate(C$/US$) 1.4407 100% Formula Price(C$/ckg DW) $218.23 National Direct Closing(US$/cwt DW) $79.64 USDA Wholesale Pork Price(US$/cwt) $90.87 Quebec Average(C$/ckg DW) $220.34 Quebec Daily Hog Volume60,…
SHEEP PRICES FOR WEEK OF Dec 31, 2024
Head $/cwt Lambs 2,950 Under 50 lbs. 51 485.52 50 - 64 lbs. 492 492.95 65 - 79 lbs. 412 444.96 80 - 94 lbs. 316 391.35 95 - 109…
Cattle Prices For week of December 19 2024
Fed steers and heifers sold through auction markets this week at 522 head, were up 77 head from the previous week and 428 head larger than the same time last…
Hockey the 2025 Season Begins
Written By Alan Good SPORTS - As Junior C hockey ramps up for the second half of regular season play, the two northern teams in Middlesex County may be struggling.…
Strathroy-Caradoc Extends Architectural Services Contract
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - At the December 16 council meeting, council approved a three-year extension of its contract with a+LINK Architecture Inc., continuing their…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Friday, December 20, 2024: Shirley Gilliland &Lois McDonald 24 pts Carolann Huston 18 pts Laura McCallum 12 pts Paul Giles High score Ronald McDonald Low score Friday, December 27, 2024:…
Swastika Graffiti at Simpson Park Calls for Community and Historical Insight
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter GLENCOE - A troubling act of vandalism in Glencoe has sparked serious concern from both the community and local authorities. Last week,…
Council Reviews Nairn Trails Subdivision Plan
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – At the last council meeting on December 18, Planner Ashley Sawyer presented a report on the Nairn Trails Subdivision, a proposed development that…