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…
Queen Street Reconstruction Project Phase 2 Faces Budget and Timing Challenges
Written By David GomezLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - Township’s ongoing Queen Street Road Reconstruction Project has entered its second phase, but not without facing financial adjustments and logistical hurdles,…
Lucan Biddulph’s Challenge of Growth Without Losing Small-Town Charm
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – One of the concerns highlighted at the May 7 council meeting was the township’s endeavour to maintain its distinct “small-town feeling” while catering…
Komoka Community Market: A Season of Local Delights Begins
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - The Komoka Community Market is once again open for business. The popular open-air market opened for the season outside the Komoka Wellness Centre on…
Middlesex Centre Introduces Pay Parking at Weldon Park
Written By Jan Sims ARVA - Pay parking has arrived at Weldon Park in Arva. Effective May 21st, Middlesex Centre is charging people from outside the municipality to park their…
PAUSE FOR THOUGHT: Interesting facts about… Skateboarding
Written By John Bradley Skateboarding is the sixth most popular sport in the world. Skateboarding has earned this ranking based on the number of people who are skaters. Over half…
Tragedy Sparks Creation of Women’s Institute Movement Part 1/3
Written By Alice Gibb In 1889, a Hamilton toddler named John Harold Hoodless died from what was called the “summer complaint.” The term “summer complaint” was an euphemism for drinking…
Police Files
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN CHARGES- MIDDLESEX CENTRE - On May 7, 2024, at 8:32 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to an…
SHEEP PRICES FOR WEEK OF 14 OF MAY 2024:
Head $/cwt Lambs 3,851 Under 50 lbs. 183 358.23 50 - 64 lbs. 608 374.89 65 - 79 lbs. 848 380.11 80 - 94 lbs. 1,198 381.56 95 - 109…