Ilderton Club Hosting Open House for Curling Day in Canada
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - Curling Day in Canada is being held on Saturday January 31st., and the Ilderton Club has a full day of activities for curlers, and…
New Café Brings International Flavour to Lucan
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – Walk into On the Table Café in Lucan, and the first thing you notice is not the menu–it’s the feeling. The room is warm…
Komoka Kings Rally to 5–4 Overtime Win
Written By Jan Sims SPORTS - The Komoka Kings beat the Waterloo Siskins in exciting fashion, with a goal midway through overtime. The game was played in front of a…
Kilworth Development Proposal Seeks Rezoning of Wooded Land
Written By Jan Sims KILWORTH - A proposed development on Glendon Dr. in Kilworth would require a wooded area to be rezoned for housing.It’s early days yet, and the application…
Christmas Cheer around the County…and Beyond
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Further to the last article on Christmas lights, this writer would prefer you look at pictures rather than read a long piece on them…
A Message from your Member of Parliament
Written By Lianne Rood, MP Middlesex-London Christmas is a time of holiday spirit, family, and celebrating the birth of Jesus. Our main streets are draped in Christmas decorations and our…
From Our Office to Your Home: Warm Holiday Wishes
Written By Steve Pinsonneault, MPP Lambton-Kent-Middlesex As we reflect on the past year, I am proud to share some of the meaningful progress achieved across Lambton–Kent–Middlesex in 2025.Supporting long-term care…
County Presents Homelessness Data
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - Middlesex County staff provided Strathroy-Caradoc council with an overview of homelessness prevention supports available in the municipality and across the…
County Considers New Employment Lands Readiness Program
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY — A proposed Employment Lands Readiness Program advanced at Middlesex County Council’s December 9 meeting, as councillors reviewed a report…
The Season for Understanding is Everyday
Written By Alan Good Tis the season to be… Christmas. The time of year for good will to all men and women. But why December? Why not every month, every…
Komoka Community Market Expands Online with FoodHub
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - Christmas food shopping will soon be behind us, but there’s a new way to keep shopping for fresh and delicious products while supporting local…
10,000 Years of Food and Agriculture in Southwestern Ontario
Written By Kae Elgie For many of us, December brings thoughts of Christmas feasts from our past. We hunt up favourite recipes, place orders for fresh Christmas fowl, bake treats…
Birdseed and Coffee
Written By Robert Horn, The London Writers Society (LWS) Birthed from a thought, a hint more than anything, something vague begins to form. Its character a mystery; its origins unknowable.…
Thank You, Sir Henry! (Part II)
Written By John Caverhill It is interesting to see how Christmas cards have changed over the years. A striking characteristic of Victorina cards is their depiction of youngsters as small…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Christmas Holidays, Hobbies Inseparable
Written By Jeffrey Reed No matter what your age, the Christmas holidays are sure to bring back childhood memories – and for many of us, they involve hobbies that have…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Friday, December 5, 2025: George Langdon 18 pts Susan McNaughton 12 pts Carolann Huston High score Carol Toetenel Low score Tuesday, December 9, 2025: Paul Giles, Shirley Gilliland &Ronald McDonald…
Two County Road Sections Recommended for Community Safety Zones
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY — County Council has taken the next step toward implementing Community Safety Zones on select county roads, following the presentation…
Two Budget Surveys Guide Southwest Middlesex’s 2026 Planning Process
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Public and council feedback on municipal priorities for 2026 was presented to council during its December 17 meeting, as…
Ailsa Craig Stormwater Master Plan Update Presented to Council
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG – During the December 17 council meeting of North Middlesex, Cameron Rickert, a water resources engineer with EXP, delivered a presentation updating councillors on…
A Message from your Mayor
Written By Colin Grantham, Mayor of Strathroy-Caradoc As the holiday season approaches, I want to take a moment to wish the residents of Strathroy-Caradoc a safe, healthy, and joyful time…
Sleigh the Clues Brings Holiday Scavenger Hunt to Downtown Lucan
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – Residents are being invited to experience downtown Lucan in a festive and interactive way this holiday season through Sleigh the Clues, a digital scavenger…
Municipality Appoints Tiffany Farrellas New CAO
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre has a new Chief Administrative Officer. Tiffany Farrell, who has been serving as interim CAO, has been officially named to the…
Site Alteration By-Law, Fees and 2026 Budget Approved
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE — Council approved a series of staff reports during its December 15 meeting, including a new Site Alteration by-law, the…
Merry Christmas from the Strathroy & District Chamber of Commerce!
Written By Donna Pammer, Executive DirectorStrathroy & District Chamber of Commerce We extend our warmest wishes to all our members, local businesses, and the entire district for a joyful holiday…
Preserving History and Thanking Our Community
Written By David Gomez It is not easy to write the final opinion column of the year—at least, not for me. Each time, the same questions arise: what should I…
A-Z Events Grows Local Markets Across North Middlesex
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX - What began as a shared idea between two local organizers has grown into a community-driven event company making a visible impact in North…
Scottish Gaelic in Southwestern Ontario
Written By Donald Leitch and Colin McGugan Suas Leis a’ Gàidhlig!If you were walking down the street in Dutton, West Lorne, Rodney or Glencoe in the late 19th century, you…
Southwest Middlesex Finalizes Long-Term Cost-Sharing Deal for Limerick Landfill
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTWEST MIDDLESEX - Council has approved a new long-term cost-sharing agreement for the closed Limerick landfill, formalizing how monitoring and environmental compliance…