CATTLE PRICES For week of June 6 2024
Fed steers and heifers sold through auction markets this week at 483 head, were down 451 head from the previous week and 65 head smaller than the same time last…
Committee for Road and Bridge Assumption Study
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - Council has established an ad hoc committee to oversee the upcoming County Road and Bridge Assumption Study, set to…
Little road trip: The Haunts of Peter McArthur
SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Bring Dad and Grandpa out on June 16, from 1:30-5:00 p.m., for a trip down our local literary path and get to know Peter McArthur. Who was…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Friday , May 17, 2024: Tuesday, May 21, 2024: Friday , May 24, 2024: Tuesday , May 28, 2024: Friday , May 31, 2024: Tuesday , June 4, 2024: We…
Council Advances Key Drainage Projects
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - During the May 22 council meeting, three significant drainage projects were discussed, reflecting the community’s ongoing concerns about effective…
Mabel McEwen turned 104on May 25th!
AILSA CRAIG - Mabel was born and raised in McGillivray Township. She married George McEwen in 1942. He was a farmer who later joined the air force. This meant moving…
Community Development and Infrastructure Priorities Discussed
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – During the June 5 council meeting, a myriad of infrastructure projects and community development initiatives were on the agenda. Reports from engineering firms…
Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Hosts Medical Students for Discovery Week
Written By Olena Riznyk STRATHROY - Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital (SMGH) welcomed medical students from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry during Discovery Week 2024 from May 27 to…
Middlesex Federation of Agriculture Highlights Local Farming Challenges
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – During the council meeting on June 4, the Middlesex Federation of Agriculture (MFA) presented their annual update, shedding light on the state of…
2024 Robert Crawford Community Service Award
MIDDLESEX CENTRE - MCA is proud to share the news that our very own Carol Small, Past Chair and Current Volunteer is the recipient of this year’s Robert Crawford Community…
Medway High School Marks 75 Years with Grand Reunion
Written By Jan Sims ARVA - It was a day to reconnect with old friends and teachers as well as celebrate high school days gone by in Arva, as Medway…
Future of Coldstream Dam Debated at Council Meeting
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - The future of the Coldstream Dam was up for discussion at the June 5th meeting of Middlesex Centre Council. Representatives from the St.…
Council Meeting Discusses Building Activity and Budget Performance
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - During the last council meeting on May 21, discussions were held concerning both the township’s first quarter building activity…
From Peru to Canada: Vacation Insights into My Past and Present
Written By David Gomez It is sometimes difficult to live in a place so far from where you were born or raised. It’s even harder to come back for a…
Lucan’s Langford Lumber Hosts Grand Reopening to Honor Community Ties
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LUCAN - Langford Lumber, a cornerstone of the Lucan community, is gearing up for a grand reopening slated for June 20-22. The…
Township Approves Sidewalk Upgrades to Enhance Safety and Walkability
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - Council approved, during their meeting on June 3, substantial sidewalk upgrades across the community, highlighting a proactive approach towards improving…
Your Real Estate Views Your Real Estate Views & Trends Decluttering = Destressing Also… see how you could win $1,000 towards a cleaning service
Written By Alan Good There’s a reason it’s called spring cleaning. Now’s the perfect time to help decrease your sense of stress by taking a few minutes to organize your…
Playgrounds Boost Activity and Community in Middlesex Centre
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Kids in Middlesex Centre are really getting into the swing of things, plus the slides, climbers, and more thanks to new playgrounds in…
Township Grapples with Provincial Changes in Planning Regulations
ADELAIDE METCALFE - In a recent open house during the May 6 council meeting, the Township discussed the substantial shifts proposed by the Ontario provincial government concerning local planning regulations,…
A STRONG RURAL ECONOMY BENEFITS ALL ONTARIANS
Ontario’s agri-food sector often flies under the radar in the face of prominent industries like automotive, but it’s actually a major economic powerhouse in its own right. In fact, the…
Urgent Call for Action: Gaza Crisis Worsens with Rising Death Toll
Written By David Gomez The situation in Gaza is desperately more dire with each passing day. The images that arrive especially through social media are just terrible. As of the…
Your Real Estate Views & Trends Increasing Your Home’s Value with Smart Technology
Written by Alan Good Smart homes have been the rage for some time now. Not only can smart technology simplify your life, but it can also add value to your…
Community Unity for Poplar Hill’s Wheelchair-Accessible Swing
Written By David Gomez POPLAR HILL - Despite the challenge of a rainy day, the Poplar Hill community displayed remarkable spirit and unity at an event held on Saturday, May…
Lucan Soccer Begins its Season with Higher Counts
Written By Alan Good SPORTS - Soccer has begun for the kids in the Lucan area. Games started May 12 and will go until July 20-21 for a U9-U12 festival…
A Message from your Warden
Written By Aina DeViet, Middlesex County Warden One of the Warden’s activities that has just resumed in person, is the annual “Local Council Visit.” The purpose for attending all eight…
Strathroy-Caradoc Home Show Returns After Five-Year Hiatus,hosted by 105.7 myFM and presented by Sutton Wolf Realty
The eagerly anticipated Strathroy-Caradoc Home, Garden and Leisure Show is making a triumphant return after a five-year hiatus. Saturday, May 25th, at the Gemini Sportsplex, the event promises to showcase…
Doling Out “People Food”
“Giving a 20-pound dog a hot dog would be like giving a 200-pound man 10 hot dogs as a snack,” Dr. Zeltzman says. And don’t think that you’re depriving your…
Is pet insurance worth it?
(NC) Pets are great. Not only do they provide companionship, but they can also improve our health and well-being. It’s well documented that they keep us active and can help…
3 tips for growing older with your pet
(NC) The idea of “growing old together” is a goal many of us aspire to. It doesn’t matter if that special someone walks on two legs or four – both…
Travel to Grand Bend
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Looking for a short travel sprint for an afternoon—less than 200 kilometers—why not try Grand Bend? There is plenty to do there and an…