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…
Middlesex Municipal Day 2024 hosted by Lucan Biddulph
MIDDLESEX COUNTY – The Township of Lucan Biddulph hosted the 75th annual 2024 Middlesex Municipal Day at the Lucan Biddulph Community Memorial Centre, on May 7. The event was attended…
Middlesex Centre’s Servicing Master Plan
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre council held a special meeting on May 8th to review a report on its Servicing Master Plan. The Plan sets out…
How Ontario’s greenhouse growers produce sustainable food year-round
(NC) Every year, Earth Day is a good time for a reminder of the need for greater sustainability in the way people live, work and eat. Being able to adapt…
5 simple steps to help kids understand sustainable food
(NC) Food is essential to keeping us happy, healthy and well nourished. One way we can help protect the planet is by explaining the farm-to-table process to help kids grow…
Going beyond organic: The latest in forward-thinking food production
NC) Food production impacts the planet. We all know there’s no Planet B, and it’s easy to become concerned about climate change. One way to ease eco-anxiety is to learn…
Getting to know who grows your food
(NC) From berries and peaches to beans and field greens, summer means many of Ontario’s fruit and vegetable crops are now in season. A great way to learn more about…
Growing our summer fruit favourites – sustainably
(NC) WAs summer approaches, we look forward to enjoying favourite fruits like peaches, nectarines, cherries, apricots and plums. Farmers in southern Ontario, where many of these fruits are grown in…
Making and Saving History
JEAN HEWITT NARRATES THIS ARTICLE IN THIRD PERSON ABOUT HER INCREDIBLE JOURNEY IN ACTIVISM AND WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN CANADA. Written By Jean Hewitt When Jean Hewitt first came to Canada…
Nature’s Purple Pills: The Health Magic of Blueberries
Written By Miranda Regalado When it comes to berries, we have them in every color and flavor. Speaking of blueberries, the source is close to home. They originated in North…