Thank you to all the candidates who stepped forward to serve our community, to the families and supporters who encouraged them along the way, and to every resident who voted. Your participation is an important part of local democracy!

Overall voter turnout for the 2026 Municipal Election was 36.1%.

Incoming Middlesex Centre Council, 2026–2030

• John Brennan, Mayor
• Sue Cates, Deputy Mayor
• Doug MacRae, Ward 1 Councillor
• Wayne Shipley, Ward 2 Councillor
• Hugh Aerts, Ward 3 Councillor
• Eric Graham, Ward 4 Councillor
• Frank Berze, Ward 5 Councillor

Full election results, including results for school board trustees, are available on the Middlesex Centre website.

Does your organization have a great idea for a community project or event in Middlesex Centre?

You may be eligible for funding support under the Council Grants Program.

The program recognizes the value that non-profit groups bring to Middlesex Centre and helps support a strong community focus.

Grants of up to $5,000 are available for tourism, community life, the arts, culture and heritage, and sustainability projects. Don’t delay, as applications

are due by Nov. 30, 2026.

At the Oct. 7 meeting, Middlesex Centre Council received the 2027 Budget Survey results and the 2021–2026 Strategic Plan final report, moved the Clear Skies Park and Playground forward, and directed staff to proceed with a Green Bin Program pending budget approval.

At the Oct. 21 meeting, Council received an update on more than $14.7 million in grants received for 2025–2026, approved additional funding for the Old River Road project and HVAC replacements at the Komoka Wellness Centre, and received a notice of motion regarding reconsideration of the Green Bin Program.

The EnviroDepots on Longwoods Rd. and Denfield Rd. are open until Nov. 21.

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.

Our snowplows are getting ready to roll. Make sure you’re ready for winter weather too.

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 snowplows. If you are on a rural road, check that your mailbox is securely attached and its post is solidly in the ground.

Check out our fall recreation programs for all ages. From sports and wellness to arts and crafts and more, our recreation programs offer something for everyone.

New sessions start in November. Sign up now to keep active, stay social, and have fun this fall!

Join us on the ice at the Komoka Wellness Centre and Ilderton Arena!

Thanks to the support of local sponsors, free public skating is available most weekends and holidays throughout the fall and winter. Watch for updates on social media or visit our website for the full schedule of sponsored skates.

Please remember that all participants must wear skates and a CSA-approved helmet.

Middlesex Centre residents can request a free combination smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarm, thanks to a donation from Enbridge Gas. One alarm is available per household while supplies last.

Working smoke and CO alarms save lives!

Keep Halloween fun and safe! Choose flame-resistant costumes, use battery-operated candles in your pumpkins and decorations, and take a few minutes to test your smoke alarms and review your home escape plan.

On Remembrance Day, we encourage residents to take time to honour and remember those who served and sacrificed for our country.

Remembrance Day ceremonies will take place in Ilderton on Nov. 8, and in Poplar Hill and Delaware on Nov. 11. Please find full details on the website.

The Poplar Hill & District Lions Club is continuing the annual Trees Middlesex Centre sale! Trees are $38 to $48 each and must be ordered by Nov. 30.

Save the date! Join us for an evening of FREE FESTIVE FAMILY FUN at the Komoka Wellness Centre from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.