Doug Tarry Limited & the Elgin County Railway Museum Finalize a Major
ST THOMAS – Doug Tarry Limited (DTL) and The Elgin County Railway Museum (ECRM) are excited to announce the successful completion of a major land deal, finalized on June 28,…
North Middlesex Hockey Volunteer Recognized with OMHA Development Award
Written By The Ontario Minor Hockey Association NORTH MIDDLESEX – A long-time volunteer with the North Middlesex Minor Hockey Association (NMMHA) is being recognized with the 2024 Excellence in Development…
Travel to Natterjack Brewing
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - A short drive along highway 3 toward West Lorne will eventually bring you to Natterjack Brewing, but it’s not just another microbrewery. Founded in…
Bobby Jackson: Serialized Fiction Part 5 of 9
Written By Brad Harness The sun beat down pretty good on me as I kicked myself for forgetting the sunscreen and hat. At least I remembered to bring my sunglasses!I…
Rural Resilience: How Farm Women Shaped Their Communities and History (Part I)
Written By Carol Small, Middlesex Centre Archives Women’s history can never be lumped together as one-size-fits-all. It is varied and yet has common elements. Women’s studies, and thus their history,…
Garlic’s Power: From Vampires to Viruses
Written By Miranda Regalado This week, we are set to discuss one of the most effective protections against vampires—yes, we are talking about garlic. If you didn’t know, the whole…
Bobby Jackson:Serialized Fiction Part 4 of 9
Written By Brad Harness Francine was happy to see me, and Henri, well, he was friendly enough. He spoke first. “Bobby, glad to see you. I thought…maybe…your boss, he would…
Interesting facts about…Bamboo
Written By John Bradley Bamboo is actually the world’s fastest growing plant, with some species able to grow up to an astonishing three feet in just one day! Bamboos may…
Ailsa Craig Was Booming In 1895
Written By Alice Gibb According to the 1895 Ontario Gazetteer and Directory, Ailsa Craig was a thriving community in the late 1800s. The incorporated village, “121 miles west of Toronto,…
Police Files
BREAK & ENTER TO COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN NORTH MIDDLESEX NORTH MIDDLESEX - On June 30, 2024, at 2:03 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched…
Council Approves Quotations for Fire StationAir Quality and Facility Improvements
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - At the July 2 council meeting, important discussions were held regarding the indoor air quality (IAQ) at local fire stations.…
Empowering Youth: North Middlesex Establishes Youth Advisory Committee
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – The Municipality of North Middlesex is taking a significant step forward in fostering youth engagement and participation in local governance by establishing an…
SHEEP PRICES FOR WEEK OF 2 OF JULY 2024:
Head $/cwt Lambs 3,664 Under 50 lbs. 206 303.44 50 - 64 lbs. 316 334.02 65 - 79 lbs. 804 370.01 80 - 94 lbs. 1,452 383.39 95 - 109…
PORK PRICES TOTALS FROM WEEK OF JULY 6 2024:
CME Constructed(US$/cwt DW) $89.27 Exchange Rate(C$/US$) 1.3653 100% Formula Price(C$/ckg DW) $220.62 National Direct Closing(US$/cwt DW) $90.36 USDA Wholesale Pork Price(US$/cwt) $94.38 Quebec Average(C$/ckg DW) $203.71 Quebec Daily Hog Volume102,794…
GRAINS TRENDS Market Trends June & July 2024:
CORN: It is historically the selling time in corn with June 18th being the proverbial date where good new crop prices could be had. However, even though that is the…
CATTLE PRICES For week of July 4 2024
Fed steers and heifers sold through auction markets this week at 289 head, were down 270 head from the previous week but 22 head larger than the same time last…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Friday, June 21, 2024:Cecelia Bury 24 ptsLaura McCallum 18 ptsCarolyn Demers 12 ptsMarg Field High scorePaul Giles Low score Tuesday, June 25, 2024:Jan Little 24 ptsBev Nyman 18 ptsSusan McNaughton…
New Mural in Melbourne Commemorates Canadian Military History
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MELBOURNE - On Saturday, June 22, the town of Melbourne, witnessed the unveiling of a significant piece of art that pays tribute…
A Night to Remember: Canada Day Celebrations Light Up Ken Vernon Park
Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL - The Canada Day celebrations in North Middlesex, held on June 30th at Ken Vernon Park on Kerwood Road, were truly a night to remember.…
Council Approves 2024 Sidewalk Tender Award
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - During the council meeting on July 2, the 2024 sidewalk tender award was a key topic of discussion. Council evaluated…
Council Reviews Positive 2023 Audit
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – At the last township council meeting on June 17th, Christene Scrimgeour, the township’s auditor, presented the draft audited report for the year ending…
Land Acquired For New Lucan Elementary School
The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) has acquired land for a new elementary school in Lucan. The new Lucan elementary school will be located on Saintsbury Line south of…
Council Hears Positive Report on Business Recovery
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre council got look at how local businesses have come out of the pandemic and a glimpse of the future. At its…
Council Endorses New Design for Komoka
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Changes to a highly-anticipated development beside the Komoka Wellness Centre were approved by Middlesex Centre council at its July 3rd meeting. The project,…
Komoka Kings Seek Families for Billeting Hockey Players This Season
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - The Komoka Kings are looking for families interested in billeting out-of-town players for the upcoming hockey season. “The billet experience can be a pivotal…
Township Reviews 2023 Treasurer’s Investment Report
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council reviewed and discussed the 2023 Treasurer’s Investment Report, during the June 17 council meeting, highlighting the township’s financial…
Council Greenlights Key Drainage Projects
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - During the last council meeting on June 17, the municipal council approved two significant drainage projects that are set…
The Call for New Leadership: Is Trudeau’sTime as Prime Minister Coming to an End?
Written By David Gomez Lately, almost everyone I talk to about politics frequently mentions the time for a political change in the country. This frequency goes hand in hand with…
Middlesex County Approves Controversial Pedestrian Crossover in Delaware
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - At the June 25 County council meeting, a proposal from Middlesex Centre to install a pedestrian crossover at the…
County Transfers EV Charging Stations to Local Municipalities
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - During the Middlesex County council meeting on June 25, significant progress was made in sustainable infrastructure with the transfer…