Growing Strathroy-Caradoc

Strathroy-Caradoc’s population could double in the next 30 years—can this small municipality accommodate them all?
To find out, we sat down with Jake DeRidder, Strathroy-Caradoc's manager of development and growth services, to talk about how the municipality is encouraging new construction and working to make those units more affordable. By the end of this conversation, you'll know what kinds of housing are coming down the pipeline, where those new builds will be concentrated, and how many units are officially on the books.  If you're in the market to buy a new home in the next few years, this episode is a must listen.
00:00 Introduction to Growing Strathroy-Caradoc
01:15 How the Municipality is Predicting and Preparing for Growth
03:43 Strathroy-Caradoc’s Settlement Areas and Housing Mix
05:45 Encouraging New Housing Construction
08:07 Grant Programs for Developers and Individuals
09:50 Additional Residential Units Explained
11:36 Affordability and Financial Incentives
13:01 Response from Developers
13:59 Housing Projects in the Pipeline
16:38 Final Thoughts on the Future of Housing in Strathroy-Caradoc

Find out more about Strathroy-Caradoc’s growth plans
Growing Together Strathroy-Caradoc webpage: growingtogethersc.ca
Facebook: facebook.com/strathroycaradoc
Instagram: instagram.com/strathcaradoc
X: x.com/strathcaradoc
YouTube: youtube.com/@strathroy-caradoc

About the Growing Strathroy-Caradoc podcast
Strathroy-Caradoc is a place where people and businesses grow deep roots. With a population of 24,000 people. It would be easy to assume that Strathroy-Caradoc is a sleepy part of Southwest Ontario, but new residents and businesses—from independent shops to multinational power players—are flocking here. Listen to the Growing Strathroy-Caradoc podcast to find out why.
If Strathroy-Caradoc sounds like a community you'd like to move to, learn more at strathroy-caradoc.ca.
If you’re an investor, learn about our value proposition, key sectors, and available properties at investstrathroy-caradoc.ca.
The podcast is hosted by Michelle Samson and produced by Storied Places Media.

Residents of Strathroy-Caradoc have a lot of recreation options to choose from.  In this episode, we do a deep dive on the municipality’s recreation programs, parks, and facilities with Director of Community and Development Services Rob Lilbourne and Manager of Recreation and Culture Paul Lattimore. We chat about what Strathroy-Caradoc delivers to residents, how it collaborates with community groups to deliver even more, and what the municipality is doing on the recreation front to keep up with its growing population.
00:00 Introduction
01:10 Making Recreation a Priority
04:14 Indoor and Outdoor Facilities Overview
09:05 Programs Overview
19:01 Community Events and the Museum
21:40 Fees, Can I Play Too? Subsidy Program, and Getting Into Popular Programs
25:08 Keeping Up With Rapid Population Growth
30:16 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser

Find out more about the Strathroy-Caradoc Community Services department
Community Services department page: strathroy-caradoc.ca/city-hall/departments/community-services
Recreation, Community & Culture page: strathroy-caradoc.ca/recreation-community-culture
Recreation Programs page (register online, schedules, Can I Play Too?): strathroy-caradoc.ca/recreation-community-culture/recreation-programs
Progress Through Partnership page: strathroy-caradoc.ca/city-hall/departments/community-services/progress-through-partnership
Facebook: facebook.com/strathroycaradoc
Instagram: instagram.com/strathcaradoc
X: x.com/strathcaradoc
YouTube: youtube.com/@strathroy-caradoc

About the Growing Strathroy-Caradoc podcast
Strathroy-Caradoc is a place where people and businesses grow deep roots. With a population of 24,000 people. It would be easy to assume that Strathroy-Caradoc is a sleepy part of Southwest Ontario, but new residents and businesses—from independent shops to multinational power players—are flocking here. Listen to the Growing Strathroy-Caradoc podcast to find out why.
If Strathroy-Caradoc sounds like a community you'd like to move to, learn more at strathroy-caradoc.ca.
If you’re an investor, learn about our value proposition, key sectors, and available properties at investstrathroy-caradoc.ca.
The podcast is hosted by Michelle Samson and produced by Storied Places Media.

The new Strathroy-Caradoc Skilled Trades Hub was created to provide local skills training and address the growing need for skilled tradespeople as the workforce ages. Shawn Bontaine, the business manager of the Technical Training Group, the hub’s training delivery agent, highlights the benefits for high school students, apprentices, companies, and the local community, as well as the state-of-the-art equipment used and the various programs offered. The episode also covers the importance of building a local pipeline of skilled workers in a growing community like Strathroy-Caradoc.
00:00 Introduction
01:10 The Backstory and Creation of the Hub
03:00 Meet Shawn Bontaine and the Technical Training Group
04:59 The Importance of Skilled Trades and the Need for the Hub
08:36 Benefits of the Skilled Trades Hub
12:11 Facilities and Equipment
13:41 Programs and Courses Offered
16:50 How Business Can Access Custom Programs
18:25 Cost for Students
20:57 How the Hub Will Support Strathroy-Caradoc’s Growth
22:58 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

Find out more about the Strathroy-Caradoc Skilled Trades Hub
Strathroy-Caradoc’s SC Skilled Trades Hub website: strathroy-caradoc.ca/business-building-and-development/sc-skilled-trades-hub/
Technical Training Group website: technicaltraininggroup.org/

About the Growing Strathroy-Caradoc podcast
Strathroy-Caradoc is a place where people and businesses grow deep roots. With a population of 24,000 people. It would be easy to assume that Strathroy-Caradoc is a sleepy part of Southwest Ontario, but new residents and businesses—from independent shops to multinational power players—are flocking here. Listen to the Growing Strathroy-Caradoc podcast to find out why.
If Strathroy-Caradoc sounds like a community you'd like to move to, learn more at strathroy-caradoc.ca.
If you’re an investor, learn about our value proposition, key sectors, and available properties at investstrathroy-caradoc.ca.
The podcast is hosted by Michelle Samson and produced by Storied Places Media.

In this episode, Jan Lembregts, the President and CEO of Norbec, a leading manufacturer of walk-in coolers and prefabricated insulated metal walls, shares insights on why Norbec chose Strathroy for their newest 156,000 square foot facility. The episode covers the decision-making process, rapid construction timeline, and importance of the Strathroy plant to Norbec's future growth. Additionally, Jan highlights the positive reception from the local community and the successful recruitment of a skilled workforce.
00:48 Introduction to Norbec
01:49 The Decision to Expand
02:10 The Site Selection Process
03:09 Why Strathroy Stood Out
04:21 Rapid Construction and Success Factors
07:41 Cutting-Edge Features of the New Plant
09:55 Recruitment and Workforce
12:42 Future Expansion Plans
14:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Jan Lembregts is the President and CEO of Norbec.
Website: norbec.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/norbec-inc
Facebook: facebook.com/Norbec.Inc
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCHGBWe5A9yR6jBCoFDzwsBA
Instagram: instagram.com/norbec_architectural

About the Growing Strathroy-Caradoc podcast
Strathroy-Caradoc is a place where people and businesses grow deep roots. With a population of 24,000 people. It would be easy to assume that Strathroy-Caradoc is a sleepy part of Southwest Ontario, but new residents and businesses—from independent shops to multinational power players—are flocking here. Listen to the Growing Strathroy-Caradoc podcast to find out why.
If Strathroy-Caradoc sounds like a community you'd like to move to, learn more at strathroy-caradoc.ca.
If you’re an investor, learn about our value proposition, key sectors, and available properties at investstrathroy-caradoc.ca.
The podcast is hosted by Michelle Samson and produced by Storied Places Media.

In this episode of the Growing Strathroy-Caradoc podcast, we’re continuing the Health and Safety theme from the last episode. Julie McBrien, the President and CEO of the Middlesex Hospital Alliance, gives us an inside look at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, including its impressive range of services, dedicated staff, and efforts to keep the ER not just open but moving as quickly as possible. Julie also shares insights on staff recruitment and retention strategies, the evolution of women’s health at the hospital, and when the new MRI machine will be up and running.
00:00 Introduction
01:03 Overview of Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital
02:32 Specialized Services and Women's Health
05:16 New MRI Machine
06:15 Staffing and Recruitment
11:11 Emergency Department Efficiency
14:13 Discontinuation of Obstetrical Deliveries
17:22 Julie's Personal Journey and Community Life
20:24 Future Vision for Community Health
23:38 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

Julie McBrien is the President and CEO of the Middlesex Hospital Alliance.
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About the Growing Strathroy-Caradoc podcast
Strathroy-Caradoc is a place where people and businesses grow deep roots. With a population of 24,000 people. It would be easy to assume that Strathroy-Caradoc is a sleepy part of Southwest Ontario, but new residents and businesses—from independent shops to multinational power players—are flocking here. Listen to the Growing Strathroy-Caradoc podcast to find out why.
If Strathroy-Caradoc sounds like a safe community you'd like to move to, learn more at strathroy-caradoc.ca.
If you’re an investor, learn about our value proposition, key sectors, and available properties at investstrathroy-caradoc.ca.
The podcast is hosted by Michelle Samson and produced by Storied Places Media.