March 2023

At a Glance:

International Women's Day

Parks & Recreation Programming Update

Middlesex EarlyON Programming

Rural Landowner Workshops (UTRCA/ABCA)

Community Improvement Plan

Fraud Awareness Month

Upcoming Community Events

Smoke Alarm & Fire Safety

This year's International Women’s Day (IWD)on March 8th, 2023 theme is Every Woman Counts.

It’s a reminder that all women, from all ages and walks of life, have a place in every aspect of Canadian society, including in the economic, social and democratic spheres.



Let’s celebrate the successful women around us, reminding today’s youth and girls that their dream is within reach.

Lucan Biddulph Community Memorial Centre Programming Updates

• Parks and Recreation Department hosts a Coffee and Conversation event the last Tuesday of each month at 10am. Gather in the Lions Active Living Centre for free coffee and a presentation.

• Spring and summer pickleball registration will open in March, please contact the Lucan arena at 519-227-4442 to register.



• Summer Day Camp registration opens on April 3rd

UTRCA Rural Landowner Workshops

Registration is now open for the Rural Landowner Workshops!

This year, Upper Thames River CA has partnered with Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority, Maitland Valley Conservation Authority and St. Clair Region Conservation Authority to bring workshops to Ilderton (March 21) and Mitchell (March 23). Landowners are invited to learn about conservation projects (e.g. tree planting, wetland construction, erosion control, and more) and available grants that can reduce costs by up to 70%! To learn more and register for a workshop, visit...

Ilderton: https://ildertonrurallandownerworkshop2023.eventbrite.ca

Mitchell: https://rurallandownerworkshop2023.eventbrite.ca

Community Improvement Plan 2023



Attention Local Business Owners...Applications now open!

The Lucan Biddulph Community Improvement Plan contains a number of initiatives and programs for future implementation. The two initiatives that will be activated for 2023 are the Beautification Program and Accessibility Program.

Lucan Biddulph business owners are encouraged to:

Read over the CIP document, which outlines the process from application to project completion. Prior to applying, meet with the municipal staff prior to submitting a grant application through the CIP. Lucan Biddulph’s Economic Development Officer (Lisa deBoer) is the primary contact and will coordinate the initial consultation meeting between proponents and municipal staff. After discussing your project with municipal staff, complete the grant application found on our website. You will need to provide details about the project work planned, estimated costs and timelines.

Funding is limited!

More information

Fraud Prevention Month:

Fraud Prevention Month is an annual campaign that seeks to help you recognize, reject and report fraud.

This year’s theme, "Tricks of the trade: What’s in a fraudster’s toolbox?" will help Canadians recognize the increasingly sophisticated tricks and tools scammers use to entrap victims.

Visit the Ministry of Attorney General's Office to learn more at:

https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/competition-bureau-canada/en/fraud-and-scams

Save the Date!

Annual Pitch-In Day & E-Waste Recycling

April 22, 2023

Smoke Alarm Safety

Lucan Biddulph & Biddulph Blanshard Fire Departments reminds you that smoke alarms don't last forever -- how old are yours?

Each year, many people in Canada die in fires that can be prevented with working smoke alarms. It’s not enough to just install smoke alarms; it’s important to have them where they are needed and to make sure they will work properly if there is a fire in your home. All smoke alarms have a replacement date. Check the date on yours when testing your alarms this month. Visit this link for more information:

http://ow.ly/In9Y50I76Mc

Prevent Cooking Fires

Keep a proper fitting lid near the stove. If a pot of oil catches fire, slide the lid over the pot and turn off the stove. Do not move the pot.

Never throw water on a burning pot.

Learn more at http://ow.ly/bOR550HN4oe