Move it, Feel it, Stay on Track
Written By Alan Good You’ve no doubt heard the expression, “use it or loose it”. Change that to, “move it or loose it”? What you don’t move—or use—you will loose.…
WWII Commemorations in Normandy and Europe
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - A change from the usual, instead of traveling myself, we visited the Legion in Ailsa Craig on Wednesday April 15, to view two presentations…
Ilderton Duo to Represent Canada at World Junior Mixed Doubles Championship
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - The Ilderton Curling Club will be well represented at the upcoming World Junior Mixed Doubles Championships.Brooklyn Ideson and Owen Henry will represent Canada at…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Exercise Just One Step to Better Health
Written By Jeffrey Reed A new study from Heart & Stroke reveals some alarming yet predictable statistics in terms of overall well-being. According to the report, only about half of…
Rock & Roll Legends Return to Life in Parkhill Fundraiser Concert: Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison tributes take the stage May 23 in Support of the Parkhill Optimist Club
PARKHILL — Music fans are invited to relive the golden age of rock & roll on Saturday, May 23, 2026, when a spectacular tribute concert celebrating Buddy Holly and Roy…
Township Approves Election-Year Rules, Renews Animal Control Deal
Written By David Gomez SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX – Council approved measures tied to the 2026 municipal election process and the renewal of local animal control services during its April 8 meeting.One…
Arctic Photography Exhibit Opens at Ailsa Craig Arts Centre
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – Polar bears, northern tundra and the meeting place of three ecosystems now fill the walls of the Ailsa Craig Arts Centre in a…
Strathroy Raises Parkinson’s Awareness Flag at Town Hall
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY - Rain fell steadily over Strathroy’s Town Hall on April 10, but a small group still gathered to mark Parkinson’s Awareness Month with a flag-raising…
New Housing Vision for Lucan Combines Care, Independence and Community
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – Joy Birch, president of Highview Residence’s, presented plans to redevelop the property at 139 Main St. into a private housing community that would…
Komoka Runner Launches Dog-Walking Fundraiser Ahead of Chicago Marathon
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - A Komoka woman is going to the dogs—quite literally—as she prepares to run a marathon and raise money for a good cause.Tara Kennedy has…
Drainage Contracts, Surplus Transfers and Surface Treatment Approved
Written By David Gomez ADELAIDE METCALFE - Several infrastructure and financial decisions moved forward at council’s April 7 meeting, as councillors approved drainage tenders, reserve transfers tied to a 2025…
Letters to the Editor: New Sign Erected at Southfield Park
Dear Editor,On April 14th, the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc erected a long overdue sign in Southfield Park solving an ongoing mystery—the park’s actual name. I am grateful for the new sign.A…
Families Turn Out for Optimist Club’s Double Event Day in Kerwood
Written By David Gomez KERWOOD - Families from across the area turned out in strong numbers March 28 as the Optimist Club of Kerwood-Adelaide-Metcalfe hosted its annual Hoppy Easter Event…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Tuesday, April 7, 2026: Chris Van Strien 24 pts Frank Roberts & Howard van der Hooft 18 pts Gary Douglas 12 pts Lois McDonald High Score Carolann Huston Low score…
Presentation Examines Legacy of Canada’s Home Children
Written By David Gomez One of the most interesting moments at this year’s Middlesex Centre Archives Heritage Fair in Delaware took place in the community centre lunchroom, where an afternoon…
Heritage Fair Draws Visitors to Celebrate Local History in Delaware
Written By Jan Sims DELAWARE - Everything old is new again, as the Middlesex Centre Archives welcomed new and returning visitors to its annual Heritage Fair. This year’s fair was…
BookFest Showcases Local Literary Talent
MIDDLESEX & LONDON – The London Writers Society (LWS) is hosting its secondannual BookFest on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at St. Anne’s Anglican Church(Byron). This one-day event will bring those…
You Need to Move to be as Good as You Can
Written By Alan Good Country crooner Toby Keith sang, “I ain’t as good as I once was…” The song goes on to say that he might want to do certain…
Nature Walk in the City
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - It’s a walk in the park… well sort of. London offers an estimated 175 kilometers of connected trails that provide hikers with scenes and…
Komoka Kings Begin Preparations for 2026-27 Season
Written By Jan Sims SPORTS - The Komoka Kings are looking to next year, after finishing out of the running for a playoff spot this season.The Kings ended the 2025-2026…
New 30-year Plan to Guide Middlesex County Forests
Written By David Gomez MIDDLESEX COUNTY - A long-term vision for Middlesex County’s forests is moving forward after council received the 2025 forestry update and endorsed the next phase of…
What Old Books Reveal About Who We Are
Written By David Gomez Books are symbols of human identity. They are vital pieces of our history, traces of civilization. Before the invention of writing, the world moved through eras…
Heritage Fair to Celebrate Local History in Delaware
Written By Krista Taylor, Middlesex Centre Archives The Middlesex Centre Archives (MCA) will be hosting its annual Heritage Fair on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.…
New Employee Support Plan & EMS Renovations Move Forward
Written By David Gomez MIDDLESEX COUNTY – County council has approved updates to both its employee support services and the final phase of renovations at the Middlesex-London Paramedic Service (MLPS)…
County Prepares for New Emergency Dispatch System
Written By David Gomez MIDDLESEX COUNTY - A new system aimed at improving how emergency medical calls are prioritized and dispatched is set to be introduced across Middlesex County later…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Middlesex County In Heart Of Golf Capital
Written By Jeffrey Reed For almost five decades, I have written about golf in Southwestern Ontario. People often ask me, ‘What are you most proud of when it comes to…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Tuesday, March 23, 2026: Irene Deschenes 24 ptsGeorge Tanner 18 ptsSusan McNaughton 12 pts Eleanor Cook &Frank Roberts High Score Lois McDonald Low score Friday, March 27, 2026: Laura McCallum…
Local Events Drive Summer Spirit & Business in Mt. Brydges
Written By Amiee Bloemendal,Mt. Brydges BusinessAssociation (MBBA) With the warmer weather returning many of us in the community start thinking about patios, summer evenings, and local events. We sometimes forget…
Annual Fire Report Shows Increased Demand and Ongoing Recruitment Efforts
Written By David Gomez SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Emergency response demands, staffing levels and future equipment needs were among the key topics highlighted as Council received the municipality’s 2025 Fire Department…