Middlesex Centre Council is pleased to appoint Jean Coles as the new councillor for Ward 1. Ms. Coles is expected to officially take her seat on council on November 20.

Does your organization have a great idea for a project or event to increase well-being and build community in Middlesex Centre? Grants of up to $5,000 are available for tourism, community life, the arts, culture and heritage, and sustainability projects.

Applications are due by Nov. 30.

Thanks to the generosity of many local businesses and community organizations, we are pleased to offer free public skating at the Ilderton Arena and Komoka Wellness Centre this fall and winter.

You can find a list of sponsored public skating dates on our website or watch for weekly updates on social media.

Please note: All participants must wear skates and a CSA approved helmet.

We are excited to offer new social events for individuals with disabilities and seniors. Working with Independent Living London & Area, these social events take place twice a month on Thursday afternoons at the Komoka Wellness Centre and feature engaging activities to enjoy.

Upcoming dates and activities include woodcutting (Nov. 7), bingo (Nov. 14) and holiday crafts (Dec. 5). Programs are offered at no cost, but we ask you to register as space is limited.

The Ilderton and Komoka Youth Centres (IYC/KYC) are places for youth 9 to 17 years old to connect with friends, have fun, and grow.

Located at the Ilderton Arena and run by BGC London, the IYC offers weekly programs that explore different interests, from creative arts to science experiments to leadership activities, and more. A small fee applies.

Located in the Komoka Community Centre and run by the YMCA, the KYC offers drop-in sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The sessions are free of charge. Youth under 10 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Stop-in to see what all the excitement is about!

A new playground is coming to Timberwalk in Ilderton! We're working on the playground base and some landscaping elements this fall, and the new play equipment will be installed in the spring. The Ilderton & District Lions Club are generously donating towards the cost of the new play structures.

2024 road work is wrapping up, with the reconstruction of the bridge on Coldstream Rd. between Oxbow Dr. and Melrose Dr., and culvert replacements throughout the municipality at or nearly completion. Re-grading and maintenance on gravel roads is expected to be finished at the end of October.

Work on the Glendon Dr. roundabout is expected to continue until mid-November. Kilworth businesses are open during construction. Please slow down, obey all traffic signs and take extra care along detours.

The EnviroDepots on Longwoods Rd. and Denfield Rd. close for the season on Nov. 23. Please note that residents have access to the Try Recycling Depot on Clarke Rd. throughout the year.

As a reminder, Middlesex Centre accepts residential yard waste free-of-charge at the depots. Leaves and other plant materials brought to the depot must be loose or in paper bags. Brush must be less than 1 m long and 10 cm in diameter.

As construction season comes to a close, Middlesex Centre public works staff are getting ready for the winter weather to come. This includes removing the traffic calming measures (speed humps and centre-line markers) that were installed over the summer, and tuning up the snow plows.

No Overnight Parking – There is no parking on municipal roads between 2:00 and 7:00 a.m. from Labour Day to Victoria Day. The restriction on overnight parking applies at all times, even when there is no snow in the forecast.

Bring in Sports Nets & Check Mailboxes – Remember to bring in your basketball and hockey nets from the edge of the road and out of the way of snow plows. If you are on a rural road, check that your mailbox is securely attached and solidly in the ground.

In honour of Canada's Veterans and those who continue to serve, local Legion branches will be holding Remembrance Day services in Ilderton (Nov. 10), Poplar Hill (Nov. 11), and Delaware (Nov. 11).

Looking for some spooky fun this Halloween? Community organizations across Middlesex Centre are offering fun family events!

The Poplar Hill Lions Club is continuing the annual Trees Middlesex Centre sale! Trees are $30 each and must be ordered by Nov. 15.

Join us for an evening of FREE FESTIVE FAMILY FUN at the Komoka Wellness Centre!