Council Weighs Changes to Draft 2026 Municipal Budget
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – Director of Finance and Treasurer Ralph D’Alessandro, speaking on behalf of Mayor Brian Ropp, presented council with the revised draft 2026 municipal budget…
Council Reviews Drainage, Planning and Infrastructure Updates
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – At its most recent meeting on February 18, Council addressed a range of municipal matters affecting infrastructure, community services, public health initiatives and…
Strathroy Hospice Presents Progress and Funding Request
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY-CARADOC - Council heard an update on plans to bring a hospice to the community during its Feb. 17 meeting, as representatives from Strathroy Hospice outlined…
Municipality Adopts the 2026 Budget
Press Release from the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc The 2026 Budget for the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc has been officially adopted. Mayor Colin Grantham presented the Budget at a Special Council meeting…
Planning Staff Present Housing-Related Zoning Amendments
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – Dan FitzGerald MPl MCIP RPP, Manager of Planning, presented several reports to council at the most recent meeting (February 17) outlining proposed zoning…
Mayor’s Honour Roll and Infrastructure Funding Highlight Council Meeting
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – At the February 17 council meeting, councillors addressed a range of municipal matters, including community recognition, infrastructure funding decisions, operational updates, public safety…
Local Art Takes Focus in Komoka Optometry Contest
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - The ayes have it. Or should that be the “eyes” have it, in a contest sponsored by Komoka Optometry and Eye Spa.The business invited…
Radar Data Highlights Ongoing Speeding Concerns
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - A report to Middlesex Centre council shows drivers still feel the need to speed along certain area roads. The annual speed radar results…
Council Approves Road Maintenance Contract, Advances Centre Road Industrial Planning
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council approved a series of staff recommendations at its February 17 meeting, addressing routine road maintenance, advancing long-term industrial…
Ilderton Library Hosts Sewing Bee for Loss Heart Initiative
Written By Olena Riznyk ILDERTON - A recent program at the Ilderton branch of the Middlesex County Library system was all heart, or hearts to be more precise.A group of…
Gateway Church Hosts Family Day Activities in Lucan
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – Families gathered in Lucan over the Family Day weekend for a relaxed, drop-in event organized by Gateway Church, offering inflatables, sports activities, board games…
Strathroy Auto Source to Mark Grand Opening March 2
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY - A new locally owned auto repair shop is preparing to open its doors in downtown Strathroy, with a clear focus on community trust, affordability,…
Mount Brydges Business Association: Growing Mt Brydges together
Written By Amiee Bloemendal My name is Amiee Bloemendal, a representative for the Mount Brydges Business Association (MBBA). I am also a local business owner, co-owning both Bert’s Repair Service…
Komoka Event Brings Irish Language and Culture to Local Pub
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - St. Patrick’s Day is still a few weeks away, but people interested in all things Irish recently had the chance to immerse themselves in…
Young Ilderton Curler Set to Compete at 2026 Montana’s Brier
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - A member of the Ilderton Curling Club is Brier-bound. Owen Henry is part of the team representing Ontario which will compete at the upcoming…
New Small Business Book Club Launches in Middlesex County
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX COUNTY - There’s a new book club in Middlesex County-and it’s all business. Or at least, it’s aimed at members of the local business community.The…
Family Day Plans
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Have you plans for this Family Day weekend? It’s coming—February 14-16! Here are a few ideas.Family Day is a provincial public holiday in 5…
Home is Where the Heart Yearns
Written By Alan Good The term, “aging in place” is consistent across Ontario. Most of us want to remain at home, but is it feasible? And at what cost?It is…
Strathroy Celebrates Retirement of Ricco Foods Founder Don Windsor
Written By Olena Riznyk STRATHROY – A large crowd of friends, colleagues, customers and community members gathered on Saturday January 24th at The Balcony Cucina Restaurant & Bar to mark…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Friday, January 23, 2026: Gord Mitchell &Frank Roberts 24 pts Carolann Huston 18 pts Laura McCallum 12pts Howard van der Hooft High Score Alva Lovell Low Score Tuesday, January 27,…
Adelaide Metcalfe Hears Update on Joint Water and Wastewater Feasibility Study
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council received an update on a province-wide feasibility study exploring the creation of a joint municipal services corporation for…
Valentine’s Day Celebrations
Written By Carol Small, Middlesex Centre Archives When one thinks of Valentine’s Day, romance, chocolates, cards and flowers come to mind. From stories of St. Valentines (there were several) to…
The Sower of Seeds: Serialized Fiction Part 4 of 8
Written By Brad Harness The next morning Mark made certain that he walked his dog at a different time. Early. Very early.He did not want to risk running into his…
Interesting facts about….Pasteurization
Written By John Bradley Pasteurization is a process where certain foods are quickly heated for a short time to kill bacteria that can make you sick. Pasteurization keeps foods safe…
‘The Slide’
Written By John Caverhill The south side of Bear Creek’s schoolyard ended with a moderately steep slope about twenty-five feet from top to bottom. A fence ran along the bottom…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Dorchester’s Ryan Spence Wins 16th Annual Heart Award
Written By Jeffrey Reed LondonOntarioGolf.com (est. 2004), the Voice of Golf in Southwestern Ontario, announces long-time London radio personality Ryan Spence of Dorchester is winner of the 2026 Heart Award.…
YMCA Summer Camp Returns in 2026
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - The waiving of facility rental fees for the YMCA Summer Day Camp program was unanimously approved by council during…
Fire Protection Agreement Receives Council Approval
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Council approved an updated fire protection agreement with Strathroy-Caradoc during its February 4 meeting, formalizing changes to how fire…
Infrastructure and Social Services Take Centre Stage
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – At its latest meeting on February 4, council reviewed a wide range of municipal matters, including infrastructure projects, drainage works, social service updates,…