Ontario Driving Economic Growth in Lucan-Biddulph: Province investing $1,700 to help boost local economy
On October 3rd, Steve Pinsonneault, MPP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex and Parliamentary Assistant to Minister of Rural Affairs, announced that the Township of Lucan-Biddulph will receive up to $1,700 in funding through…
Township Applies Again for Federal Housing Accelerator Funds
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre is taking another stab at getting federal funds to build more housing.The municipality has applied for money under the second round…
Construction on Middlesex Centre Roundabout Enters Final Phase
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex County Engineer, Chris Traini, provided an update to Middlesex Centre council on the Glendon Drive roundabout now under construction. “We’re very excited…
New Procedure By-Law to Streamline Council Meetings
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council is preparing to update its procedure by-Law, with changes discussed at September 16 council meeting. The proposed updates…
United in Orange: Reflections on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Written By David Gomez Canada marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th, dedicated to the memory of Indigenous children affected by the terrible residential school system.…
New Barn Quilt Adds Colorful Touch to Ilderton’s Heritage Park
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - A barn quilt now adorns Ilderton’s Heritage Park. It’s the work of local designer Emilio Barbaro, who won a contest sponsored by Middlesex Centre…
County Council Discusses Major Provincial Changes in Planning and Development
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - During the September 24 Middlesex County Council meeting, the focus was on significant changes in planning and development, driven…
Council Greenlights Long-Term Lease for Renovated EMS Station in London
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - During the county Council meeting on September 24, councillors voted to approve a 20-year lease agreement between the county…
New Youth Centre Launches in Komoka with Dynamic Programs
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - The Komoka Youth Centre is now up and running. Located in the Komoka Community Centre, the new centre offers drop-in programs for young people…
Junior C Hockey in Regular Mode
Written By Alan Good SPORTS - Saturday September 14 was the first regular season home game for the North Middlesex Stars and the Lucan Irish hockey teams. The Stars first…
Travel and Take an Alpaca for a Stroll
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Ever wake up and wonder, “What can I do today?” Then the thought may have come, “I’ll take an Alpaca for a walk.”To do…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Hockey Is The Heartbeat Of Middlesex County
Written By Jeffrey Reed Fall is perhaps the most exciting time for sports fans as seasons cross paths. The local golf calendar is winding down with university, college and high…
Doug Tarry Homes Launches Project Tiny Hope Blitz Build to Address Housing Needs
Written By Doug Tarry Homes After years of planning, Doug Tarry Homes is thrilled to announce the commencement of an ambitious blitz build project designed to help fill a critical…
Rooted and Remembered: Local Author Takes the Real-Life Story of Carruthers Corners Family History
Written By C.J. Frederick Ellwyne Ballantyne’s twenty-two years of brief, bright life are summed up on a simple plaque attached to a majestic buttonwood tree in Carruthers Corners. When local…
Beyond the Pie: Pumpkin’s Hidden Health Treasures
Written By Miranda Regalado Spooky season is upon us, and with it comes the fan-favorite vegetable of the season: pumpkin. This incredible plant offers more benefits than just decorating our…
Bobby Jackson: Serialized Fiction Part 9 of 9
Written By Brad Harness The audience smiled and laughed, but I hadn’t yet connected with them. So I frowned and pointed towards the piano.“You know, 88 keys on that darn…
Pause For Thought: Interesting facts about…Cricket
Written By John Bradley Cricket began as a children’s game in England in the 16th century. Children in the Weald, a small area in the southeast of England, began playing…
Ask Alice History: 1922 Western Fair Attendance Broke All Records
Written By Alice Gibb When Western Fair opened on Monday September 11, 1922, children from the Protestant Orphans Home were among the first visitors to rush through the gates –…
Police Files
TRAFFIC COMPLAINT LEADS TO ALCOHOL RELATED CHARGES FOR YOUTHLUCAN BIDDULPH - Traffic complaint leads to alcohol related charges for six youth from Huron County. On September 6, 2024, at 10:36…
An End of Summer Note from Steve Pinsonneault, MPP of Lambton-Kent-Middlesex
As the summer days fade and we prepare for a busy fall season, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible progress we’ve made together over the…
Seniors, Are We too Old to Work Out?
Written By Alan Good Okay, you’re aging. Time is ticking and since middle age your body has been changing—not for the better. You’ve gained some fat and lost muscle mass.…
PORK PRICES TOTALS FROM WEEK OF September 20 2024:
CME Constructed(US$/cwt DW) $84.29 Exchange Rate(C$/US$) 1.3581 100% Formula Price(C$/ckg DW) $207.14 National Direct Closing(US$/cwt DW) $76.46 USDA Wholesale Pork Price(US$/cwt) $94.52 Quebec Average(C$/ckg DW) $204.71 Quebec Daily Hog Volume134,211…
SHEEP PRICES FOR WEEK OF 17 OF SEPTEMBER 2024:
Head $/cwt Lambs 4,302 Under 50 lbs. 135 349.12 50 - 64 lbs. 470 324.12 65 - 79 lbs. 679 310.74 80 - 94 lbs. 1,358 286.28 95 - 109…
Grains Trends Market Trends September and October 2024:
Corn: We have seen corn prices appreciate in the last three weeks even though it’s been pretty evident for some time that the crop is huge, and this was confirmed…
Cattle Prices For Week of September 20 2024
Fed steers and heifers sold through auction markets this week at 237 head, were down 24 head from the previous week and 217 head smaller than the same time last…
County Council Moves Forward with Strategic Plan Development
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY – During the September 10 council meeting, Middlesex County council held an important discussion about the future of the county’s…
Celebrating Heritage and Community at the 2024 Glencoe Fair
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter GLENCOE - The Glencoe Fair, held on September 20-21, was once again a celebration of community and tradition. I had the chance…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Friday, September 6, 2024: No winner 24 pts Lois MacDonald 18 pts Laura McCallum 12 pts Chris Van Strein High score Ron MacDonald Low score Tuesday, September 10, 2024: Frank…
Ailsa Craig Arts Centre Set for Revitalization
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – The Ailsa Craig Arts Centre is set to undergo an exciting transformation thanks to a $2,500 grant from the Municipality of North Middlesex.…
Townhouse Development Proposal StirsDebate in Council
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – During the September 17 council meeting, a moment of condolence was dedicated to the Johnston family following the passing of Doug Johnston, a…