Ask Alice: Ed Innes Last Local Harnessmaker
Written By Alice Gibb One tradesman once found in most rural Ontario communities hamlets was the harnessmaker. But even in the late 1930s, Edward Innes, 77, of Thorndale, was one…
Police Files: Nov 27, 2024
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN CHARGENORTH MIDDLESEX - Middlesex County OPP charge individual following Intimate partner violence investigation. On November 12, 2024, at 4:28 p.m., members of the Middlesex…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Local Sports Heroes Take Many Forms
Written By Jeffrey Reed During the holiday season, sports fans are flooded with lists – everything from the year’s Top 10 plays to professional athletes on Santa’s naughty list. In…
PORK PRICES TOTALS FROM WEEK OF Nov 18 2024:
CME Constructed(US$/cwt DW) $87.57 Exchange Rate(C$/US$) 1.3991 100% Formula Price(C$/ckg DW) $221.76 National Direct Closing(US$/cwt DW) $83.72 USDA Wholesale Pork Price(US$/cwt) $94.24 Quebec Average(C$/ckg DW) $216.17 Quebec Daily Hog Volume131,214…
SHEEP PRICES FOR WEEK OF Nov 19, 2024
Head $/cwt Lambs 4,359 Under 50 lbs. 126 440.98 50 - 64 lbs. 322 393.13 65 - 79 lbs. 873 349.47 80 - 94 lbs. 1,029 315.81 95 - 109…
Grains Market Trends November and December 2024:
Corn: Compared to soybeans and wheat corn has been a stronger market. At the present time cash basis levels in the United States are surging as American farmers are reluctant…
Cattle Prices For week of November 22 2024
Fed steers and heifers sold through auction markets this week at 411 head, were down 179 head from the previous week but 131 head larger than the same time last…
Parkhill Church Hosts Unique Exhibition of Nativity Scenes from Around the World
Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL – From Friday, November 22 to Sunday, November 24, Grace Bible Chapel in Parkhill hosted a unique and heartwarming event that drew over 300 visitors.…
Temporary Animal Control Measure Passed by Council
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Council has approved an interim measure to ensure continuity in animal control services while preparations for a new contract…
Council Prepares Six-Year Plan for Drinking Water Licence Renewal
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX – Council is progressing toward the renewal of its drinking water works permit and drinking water licence, which are set…
A Message from Your Mayor
Written By Brian Ropp, Mayor of North Middlesex As we near the end of 2024, I want to take a moment to reflect on the year we have shared as…
Ten-Year Road Needs: A Plan for Safer and More Durable Roads
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - The municipality is poised to significantly improve its road infrastructure over the next decade, following the recent presentation of a…
Council Reviews Major Water Rate Study
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – Daryl Abbs, Managing Partner of Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., presented the results of the water and wastewater rate study during the November…
Successful Remembrance Day and Development Focus at Council Meeting
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – The November 19 council meeting began with the mayor highlighting the success of the local Remembrance Day events, offering congratulations to the Lucan…
Komoka Kings Turn the Tables on Siskins in Overtime Showdown
Written By Jan Sims SPORTS - The Komoka Kings won their match against the KW Siskins in dramatic fashion November 16th, winning the game 3-2 in overtime.It looked like the…
New Fees and Higher Rates Set for Middlesex Centre in 2025
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Water rates are going up for residents of Middlesex Centre. At its November 20th meeting, Middlesex Centre council approved proposed rate hikes of…
2025 Grant Program Supports Local Community Events
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - At the November 18 council meeting, the township reviewed and approved funding recommendations for the 2025 Council Grant Program.…
APEC 2024: Economic Cooperation Overshadowed by Peru’s Crisis
Written By David Gomez Representatives and government leaders from 21 countries met in my hometown, Lima, from November 14 to 16. The important APEC economic forum took place during those…
Craigwood Youth Services Workers Call for Urgent Action Amid Staffing Crisis
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter AILSA CRAIG - A prolonged dispute at Craigwood Youth Services in Ailsa Craig has escalated, with workers and union representatives highlighting deep…
Poplar Hill Rings in the Holidays with Vibrant Santa Parade
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, with Santa Claus parades taking place throughout the region in the coming weeks.The Poplar Hill…
Trevor Redmond Crosses Middlesex County on His Coast-to-Coast Run
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX COUNTY - Trevor Redmond is a man on a mission: to encourage Canadians to become more physically active. And he’s making his point by running…
Letters to the Editor: Update on Sewage Biosolids Storage Facility in Adelaide Metcalfe
Written By Heather Horning, Adelaide Metcalfe Resident Currently, there’s a good news / bad news situation in the Municipality of Adelaide Metcalfe.The bad news is that the Ontario Land Tribunal…
Travel the Tree Trunk Tour
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - This trip isn’t far, but as the Friendly Giant implored, you’ll need to, “Look up! Look way up”. Look up, or at least at,…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners: Nov 13, 2024
Tuesday, October 22, 2024: Howard van der Hooft 18 pts Shirley Gilliland 12 pts Chris Van Strein High Score Ron McDonald Low score Friday, October 25, 2024: Carol Toetenel 18…
Elevate Baths Sets New Standards in Strathroy
Written By Olena Riznyk STRATHROY - Encountering a business that brings fresh ideas and luxurious options to home renovations is delightful. Elevate Baths, located at 80 Frank Street, has been…
Ilderton Skating Club Launches Adult Skating Classes for All Levels
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - Whether they’re new to skating, brushing up on their skills, or trying a different skill, adults are learning to skate through a program run…
Seniors Mindset Does Not Need to be Set
Written By Alan Good Mindset. It could be a term given to seniors. “He’s set in his ways; you can’t change him!” “She’s made her mind up and it’s set…
Latest Junior C Scores
Written By Alan Good SPORTS - North Middlesex Stars has moved up to third place in the West Yeck Division and played only one game last weekend. That match was…
SMGH Foundation Board of Directors Appoint Interim CEO
Written By the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation STRATHROY - As announced in August, Susan McLean, CEO of Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation (SMGHF), is retiring after 35 years of…
Archive Alley: Those Indomitable War Brides
Written By Carol Small, Middlesex Centre Archives Following Remembrance Day, our thoughts are with our veterans who have served in many conflicts over the centuries. The 20th Century saw two…