Snow squalls and blowing snow watches for Watford, Eastern Lambton and Pinery
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Marriott declared Lambton warden
December 4, 2024
Enniskillen Mayor Kevin Marriott is Lambton’s 161th Warden Marriott was acclaimed at a ceremony steeped in tradition in the Lambton County council chambers Wednesday. Marriott told reporters while he’s ready for the challenge he is a bit nervous because of some of the major issues the county faces. “We made affordable housing and homelessness our number one priority, so that’s
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Rural policing relief coming from province
December 3, 2024
Heather Wright/The Independent Concerns about rising OPP costs are easing in Lambton after the province announced $77 million in funding to offset the bills which are up at least 15 per cent for most municipalities. In late October, the OPP released its 2025 projections for the 327 municipalities it covers across the province. The provincial police service will spend $445,679,925
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Impaired charges laid in afternoon crash near Port Franks
December 2, 2024
A Friday afternoon crash south of Port Franks has lead to impaired driving charges. Lambton OPP were called to a single vehicle crash on Haig Line at Blain Road around 1: 20 pm. The driver wasn’t injured. Police have charged a London man with two impaired driving charges. The drivers’ license was suspended and the vehicle has been impounded for
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OPP warn drivers to expect the unexpected this winter
December 2, 2024
Wyoming accident leads to impaired charges
December 2, 2024
Rural roads ‘disproportionately more dangerous’
December 1, 2024
More than just a refuge
December 1, 2024