Lobo Institute Branch Created Provincial Leader Part 3/3
When the first Women’s Institute (W.I.) branch was organized in Saltfleet in 1897, many male members in Farmers’ Institutes scoffed. They believed that a woman’s group without a man at…
Police Files
SEARCH WARRANT RESULTS IN DRUG POSSESSION & TRAFFICKING CHARGES MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre resident facing drug trafficking charges after search warrant executed in Arva. On June 11, 2024, members…
SHEEP PRICES FOR WEEK OF 18 OF JUNE 2024:
Head $/cwt Lambs 3,190 Under 50 lbs. 134 271.46 50 - 64 lbs. 463 291.60 65 - 79 lbs. 1,189 309.84 80 - 94 lbs. 1,010 341.87 95 - 109…
PORK PRICES TOTALS FROM WEEK OF JUNE 22 2024:
CME Constructed(US$/cwt DW) $90.49 Exchange Rate(C$/US$) 1.3715 100% Formula Price(C$/ckg DW) $224.66 National Direct Closing(US$/cwt DW) $87.45 USDA Wholesale Pork Price(US$/cwt) $98.30 Quebec Average(C$/ckg DW) $213.10 Quebec Daily Hog Volume138,452…
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 June 20 2024
Fed steers and heifers sold through auction markets this week at 165 head, were down 609 head from the previous week and 256 head smaller than the same time last…
Strathroy Hospital Celebrates Inclusivity with New Pride Crosswalk
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY – The Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital (SMGH) unveiled a new Pride crosswalk at the main entrance of their facility on Thursday…
Township Announces Hiring of New CAO
The Municipality of Southwest Middlesex is pleased to announce the hiring of Ms. Amanda Gubbels asthe new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Ms. Gubbels will start with Southwest Middlesex on Monday…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Friday , June 7, 2024:No Winners 24 ptsDeb DeNuke 18 ptsLaura MacCallum 12 ptsCarolyn Demers High scoreLois MacDonald Low score Tuesday, June 11, 2024:Shirley Gilliland 24 ptsDeb DeNuke 18 ptsDonna…
Four Counties Health Services Foundation Seeks Continued Support
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - At the June 19 council meeting, the Four Counties Health Services Foundation highlighted, through a very engaging presentation, its…
Council Applauds Commitment to Energy Efficiency
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – During the June 19 council meeting, Vladimir Marenich, OCWA Energy Efficiency Specialist, delivered a thorough presentation on the municipality’s energy management efforts, in…
Council Approves Enhanced Employee Assistance Program
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - Council approved a change in provider for their Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) during the June 3 council meeting.…
Council Approves 2024 Tar and Chip Project
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC- Municipal council has awarded the 2024 Tar and Chip maintenance contract to Cornell Construction Limited, following a council meeting held on…
Council Adopts Strategic Plan for 2024-2029
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC – The municipality council unanimously adopted a new strategic plan for 2024-2029 during their council meeting on June 17. The plan,…
Council Reviews Key Updates in 2024 Strategic Plan
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – During the June 17 council meeting, Lindsay Cudmore, Senior Consultant at Sierra Planning and Management, presented the Strategic Plan 2024 update, marking a…
Ilderton Market Reopens at New Location
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - The Ilderton Market is open for another season, with some notable changes to the popular farmers market. “We are in a new location, 100…
Heritage Park Seeks Barn Quilt Designs
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - Ilderton’s Heritage Park is getting a makeover that will feature a barn quilt painted on the side of the main building. And Middlesex Centre…
Middlesex Centre Sees Busy Summer Construction Season
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - The summer construction season is in full swing in Middlesex Centre. A major reconstruction of Glendon Dr. that involves putting in a roundabout…
Township Debates Zoning Bylaw Amendmentat Public Meeting
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - The Township convened on June 17 to discuss a significant zoning bylaw amendment concerning Ruby Farms. Initially, the proposal…
Reflecting on Tom Longboat’s LegacyThis National Indigenous Peoples Day
Written By David Gomez As all Canada celebrates National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, we have the opportunity to reflect on the remarkable contributions…
Quadro Communications Celebrates Completion of Local Fibre Projects: Icon Coursey Line and UBF Perth South West
Quadro Communications, a leading provider of telecommunications solutions, is delighted to announce the successful completion of two transformative fibre projects in the region: Icon Coursey Line and UBF Perth South…
Improve Your Yard’s Look to Buyers
Outdoor living spaces have become the new heartbeat of homes—even in winter. They now serve as an extension of the indoors, a place where homeowners can dine, entertain, and relax.…
Celebrating Peter McArthur: A 100-Year Legacy of Literary and Political Influence
Written By David Gomez GLENCOE - On June 16, a sunny Father’s Day afternoon, the Glencoe & District Historical Society held a moving event titled “The Haunts of Peter McArthur,”…
Ilderton Cycling Club Invites Community to Join Rides
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - The Ilderton Cycling Club is encouraging people to enjoy fun, fitness and fellowship by joining their ranks. “It might be nice to ride and…
Travel to Southampton
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Some of our past trips reported here have been rather short in length, so perhaps a longer drive, one taking up a day, is…
When to ConsiderAssisted Living
Written By Saverio Manzo, Director, Country Manor Estates As one ages, often the basics of day to day living may become difficult, but at what point should once consider a…
Strathroy’s 45th Hometown Festival:A Legacy of Celebration
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY - As the Strathroy Hometown Festival gears up for another exciting weekend from June 14-16, 2024, at Alexandra Park, Shari Terwilligar, the Festival Chair and…
What is CEMCA?
Written By Carol Small, Middlesex Centre Archives The Committee To Establish A Middlesex County Archives (CEMCA) exists because there is no County Archives in Middlesex County. CEMCA’s membership involves Historical…
The Science of Celery Juice: Sipping on Health
Written By Miranda Regalado When we talk about food, healthy food anyway, it is astonishing the amount of bioactive compounds that have shown the ability to help us deal with,…
Bobby Jackson: Serialized Fiction Part 2 of 8
Written By Brad Harness Francine sat prettily next to her boyfriend, Henri. She wore a summery dress with a floral print design. I didn’t know how old she was, but…