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May 6-12, 2024 is Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Mental Health Week and this year’s theme is centered on the healing power of compassion. In a world plagued by suffering, we emphasize that kindness is equally intrinsic to our humanity. We all have the capacity to be compassionate, and we know that doing so can make an enormous difference.

On April 28th is National Day of Mourning to remember and honour those who have died, been injured, or suffered illness in the workplace. Canadian flags on Parliament Hill and at Queen's Park fly at half-mast on April 28th. The day is traditionally marked in many ways including holding public ceremonies, wearing black and yellow ribbons, lighting candles, observing a moment of silence at 11:00 a.m. and sharing stories about how workplace tragedies have touched peoples' lives.

Middlesex County half-load restrictions will be removed on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 until further notice.

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.

Notice is hereby given that the above Municipal Road Departments will be spraying for weed control and intend to apply the following pesticides registered under the Pest Control Products Act: CLEARVIEW Herbicide with active ingredients: Aminopyralid, present as potassium salt and Metsulfuron-Methyl (Registration #29752).

Middlesex County, April 8, 2024 – Today marks the launch of Middlesex County’s newest inter-community transit route, offering connectivity between Dorchester, London, and St. Thomas. The new Middlesex County Connect route aims to address the growing need for affordable, accessible, and convenient transportation options for residents and visitors alike, marking a significant milestone in enhancing regional mobility.

Denfield Road will be closed between Cladeboye Drive and William Street for bridge repairs. The closure begins on April 8 and is expected to last until May 16. 

Middlesex County, April 3, 2024 – Middlesex County will be launching our new inter-community transit route facilitating connectivity between Dorchester, London, and St. Thomas on Monday, April 8, 2024. The launch event will feature Middlesex County Warden Aina DeViet, St. Thomas Mayor Joe Preston, Thames Centre Mayor Sharron McMillan, and Deputy Mayor Michelle Smibert, along with Vice President of Transit Ontario Voyago, Jason Keillor, among other distinguished guests marking the occasion with a ceremonial bus ride.

MIDDLESEX COUNTY on April 3, 2024: Warden Aina DeViet issued the following statement regarding the construction of two new elementary schools and childcare centres in Middlesex County.

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.