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Council Highlights is an informal summary of selected actions taken by Middlesex County Council or Committee of the Whole at business meetings. The Council Highlights are not an official record of County Council proceedings. To view official agendas and minutes, please visit Council Meetings and Minutes.

MIDDLESEX COUNTY: On September 4, 2023, Warden Cathy Burghardt-Jesson and Councillor Brian Ropp, attended the Middlesex Plowmen’s Association Annual Plowing Match. This year, the Middlesex Plowing Match was held in North Middlesex, and hosted by Joe Thomson.

MIDDLESEX COUNTY (August 23, 2023): Delegates from Middlesex County advocated their strategic focus and goals at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) 2023 Conference. The conference served as a platform for the County's representatives to engage with provincial officials and municipal leaders from across Ontario. With a dedication to collaboration, delegates engaged in purposeful discussions with provincial officials and exchanged pertinent knowledge with other municipal leaders as they advocated for the needs of the County and the region.

MIDDLESEX COUNTY (August 21, 2023): Delegates from Middlesex County attended the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s (AMO) 2023 conference in London, Ontario where they took the opportunity to engage with provincial officials, advocate for County initiatives, and address pressing infrastructure challenges facing the region.

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, Monday, August 21, 2023 — Middlesex County is excited to announce a special back-to-school promotion exclusively for students, designed to ease their transition into the upcoming academic year. Students will enjoy free rides on both Middlesex County Connect bus routes from September 5th to 8th, 2023, helping them kickstart the new school year on the right foot.

Council Highlights is an informal summary of selected actions taken by Middlesex County Council or Committee of the Whole at business meetings. The Council Highlights are not an official record of County Council proceedings. To view official agendas and minutes, please visit Council Meetings and Minutes.

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, August 4, 2023 - Middlesex County is pleased to announce the launch of our new rider app for Middlesex County Connect, our inter-community transit service. Powered by a Canadian transit software developer, Blaise Transit, this mobile application will significantly enhance the convenience and accessibility of our bus services.

Council Highlights is an informal summary of selected actions taken by Middlesex County Council or Committee of the Whole at business meetings. The Council Highlights are not an official record of County Council proceedings. To view official agendas and minutes, please visit Council Meetings and Minutes.

Middlesex County is now home to eight storytelling trails. These ‘Tales & Trails’ sites, located in eight communities across the County, will feature pages from children’s storybooks as well as community stories.  Through this project, people of all ages can now experience the power of storytelling while enjoying the wonders of nature.

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, on the morning of Thursday, June 29, 2023, Cathy Burghardt-Jesson, Warden and Aina DeViet, Deputy Warden of Middlesex County hopped on the County Connect bus on route 1 that runs between Lucan, Ilderton, Arva, and London. They visited different stops throughout the route to gain first-hand experience of the County Connect bus service. The pair talked to riders and gathered feedback and ideas to help improve the system. "We are excited to offer the new and improved routes that will better connect our County residents to places near and far," said Warden Cathy Burghardt-Jesson. "I encourage residents to take advantage of the service and make the most of the affordable and accessible transportation option."