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The term 'rut' is the mating season for certain mammals. From October to November, the Middlesex OPP sees the most collisions with deer, usually in the early morning or dusk timeframes, although they can occur anytime. Below are some tips from Work Place Safety North on how to drive safely, especially around deer appearing more often this time of year.  

CN will be closing Komoka Road between Simcoe Avenue and St Clair Avenue for track repairs. The closure will be from Tuesday October 4th at 8:30am until Friday, October 7th at 4pm. For any further questions, please contact Middlesex County Primary Operations Centre 519-471-2020.

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.

September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, this day commemorates the children who never returned home and survivors of residential school systems as well as their families and communities. We acknowledge the land in which we gather is the traditional territory of the Attawandaron, the Anishinabe, the Haudenosaunee, and Lunaapeewak peoples who have a long-standing relationship with the land, water, and region of Southwestern Ontario. The local first nation communities of this area include Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation, and the Munsee-Delaware First Nation. 

Construction on Donnybrook Road has been extended until the end of October. For any further questions, please contact Middlesex County Primary Operations Centre 519-471-2020.

The theme for this year's Truth and Reconciliation Week is “Remembering the Children." We memorialize the children lost to the residential school system and honour Survivors and their families.

Elgin Road will be closed for CN repairs at the tracks between the intersections of Catherine Street. The road will be closed from September 20 to 23.

Harvest season is underway right across Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) West Region-patrolled communities. The OPP wants to remind drivers that patience is essential to everyone's safety as farmers and farm equipment become a common sight on rural roads across Ontario this fall.

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 Administration will be closed Monday, September 5 for Labour Day and will resume operations Tuesday, September 6.