Township Reviews Unbilled Drainage Works
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council recently discussed the results of a comprehensive review of unbilled municipal drain construction projects, with an emphasis on…
Trump’s Project 2025: What It Means for America and the World
Written By David Gomez The US elections are just around the corner and as direct neighbours of that country, I think it is important to understand what the election of…
Middlesex County Leads Call for Enhanced Provincial Funding at AMO Conference
Written By David Gomez MIDDLESEX COUNTY - Ontario municipalities have a critical need for more provincial help in maintaining and improving infrastructure. That was one of the key messages that…
Middlesex Junior Farmers Host Educational Farm Day in Arva
ARVA - On Saturday, August 10th, families from across the county gathered at Thamesdale Holsteins in Arva for a unique and educational event, “Day On The Farm,” hosted by the…
Minor League has Long-lasting Effects
Written By Alan Good SPORTS - Our weather keeps changing. One minute we’re sweltering, the next we are searching for our sweaters or coats. All that change signals the closing…
Execulink Celebrates Grand Opening of Strathroy Sales Centre
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY - Execulink Telecom has officially expanded its presence in Strathroy with the opening of its new store at 39 Front Street…
Health Unit Confirms First Local Human Case of West Nile Virus
Written By The Middlesex-London Health Unit The Middlesex-London Health Unit is reporting the first locally-acquired human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) for 2024. Four mosquito traps in Middlesex-London have…
Travel to Colasanti’s Tropical Garden
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Our endgame on this trip was Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, a place we took our children years ago and still remembered the enjoyment we received.…
Root to Wellness: Beetroot’s Power
Written By Miranda Regalado Continuing with our plan of eating healthier this year, the journey becomes colorful this week, thanks to beets. Beetroot, or Beta vulgaris, the taproot portion of…
Bobby Jackson: Serialized Fiction Part 6 of 9
Written By Brad Harness The rest of my time ashore as tour guide for Francine and Henri was brief. I pointed out some statues, a nice park where everybody fed…
Pause For Thought: Interesting facts about…China’s Yellow River
Written By John Bradley The Yellow River got its name because of the ochre-yellow colour of the muddy water in the lower reaches of the river. Each year, the river…
Falconry Club Protected Local Orchards
Written By Alice Gibb Falconry, a sport that was introduced as early as 2000 B.C., is the hunting of wild quarry by means of a trained bird of prey. Those…
Rural Resilience: How Farm Women Shaped Their Communities and History (Part II)
Written By Carol Small, Middlesex Centre Archives Another influencer in society is the press. Cora Hind (1861-1942), who grew up helping her grandfather on a farm in rural Grey County,…
Police Files
TRAFFIC COMPLAINT LEADS TO IMPAIRED BY DRUG CHARGE MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Traffic complaint of possible impaired driver from a good Samaritan, leads to multiple charges for London driver. On July…
Middlesex Centre Unveils Building Renovation
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Work is progressing on major renovations to the Middlesex Centre municipal building in Coldstream.The project involves adding 8,000 square feet to the existing…
Middlesex Centre Seeks Public Input for 2025 Budget
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre is inviting residents to have their say in the 2025 municipal budget. Until August 25th, people are invited to take a…
Strathroy-Caradoc Partners with the Strathroy United Football Club to Purchase Community’s First Autonomous Lawnmower
The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the Strathroy United Football Club (SUFC) to bring the community its first autonomous lawnmower. This initiative marks a…
CATTLE PRICES For week of August 8 2024
Fed steers and heifers sold through auction markets this week at 541 head, were up 157 head from the previous week and 352 head larger than the same time last…
SHEEP PRICES FOR WEEK OF 6 OF August 2024:
Head $/cwt Lambs 3,807 Under 50 lbs. 202 309.33 50 - 64 lbs. 272 305.00 65 - 79 lbs. 668 307.04 80 - 94 lbs. 1,445 303.06 95 - 109…
PORK PRICES TOTALS FROM WEEK OF August 9 2024:
CME Constructed(US$/cwt DW) $92.71 Exchange Rate(C$/US$) 1.3773 100% Formula Price(C$/ckg DW) $231.22 National Direct Closing(US$/cwt DW) $83.42 USDA Wholesale Pork Price(US$/cwt) $100.49 Quebec Average(C$/ckg DW) $226.41 Quebec Daily Hog Volume123,955…
Greetings From the Needham School of Dance
Needham School of Dance is extremely proud to bring you Dance Educators of the highest standard. Our staff boasts many years of experience in Dance Education as well as extensive…
Huron Shores Transit Balances Affordability and Sustainability
On September 1, Huron Shores Area Transit (HSAT) will raise its Monthly Pass price from $80 to $100 as the first part of a two-stage pricing increase that will see…
Council Approves Tender for Culvert Replacement
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX – The township is set to improve its infrastructure with the approval of a significant tender for culvert replacements, focusing…
YMCA Ends 14-Year Run at North Middlesex Fitness Centre
Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL– The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is set to end its operations in the town of Parkhill after 14 years of service at the North Middlesex…
Mount Brydges Says No: Residents Stand Against McDonald’s Proposal
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MOUNT BRYDGES – During the August 6th council meeting, tensions ran high as residents of Mount Brydges rallied against a proposed zoning…
Council Resolution Highlights Urgent Physician Shortage in Ontario
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – In recent months, the township, in collaboration with the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), has joined…
Quadro Communications Celebrates 100 Years with New Lucan Store Opening
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LUCAN - The town of Lucan was buzzing with excitement on Saturday, July 27th, as residents gathered to celebrate the grand opening…
Discipline and Dedication Lead to Proficiency Award Win
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - It takes discipline and dedication to achieve academic excellence. And no one knows that better than Jake Ferber.Jake is this year’s winner of…
Fines for Illegal Parking at Weldon Park
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre has updated its parking bylaw to allow fines to be levied for parking illegally at Weldon Park.Paid parking at the Arva…
Council Approves Funding Agreement for Infrastructure
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE – The township is set to continue its infrastructure development through a new funding agreement, ensuring financial support for the…