Two Ontario men face charges after alleged immigration fraud at Lambton College
Rail group wants all levels of government to help passenger service
November 24, 2013
A local VIA advocacy group says municipal, county, provincial and federal governments all have to invest and promote passenger rail service.
RAIL officials were part of a summit held by the South Western Economic Alliance recently.
Service providers at the conference pointed out 60 percent of the VIA riders are female, 30 percent are students and 25 are seniors. While 80 percent are drivers, only 40 percent have access to a car. Another 40 percent of riders are low income. Local advocates say the research shows there is a real need for service.
“Our approach to seek municipal/county, provincial and federal government investment was voiced by many as one that needed further exploration.” Sarnia-Lambton is fortunate to have garnered local government support already,” says Mabel Higgins, one of the Sarnia-Lambton delegates to the conference.
Higgins says other countries use a cross-investment solution with all levels of government. It’s message the group plans to take to the provincial Minister of Transportation in the future.
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Two Ontario men face charges after alleged immigration fraud at Lambton College
July 10, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was edited July 10 to include comments from the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Two men are facing immigration and criminal charges after Lambton College tipped authorities off about a student immigration scam. College officials called the Canada Border Services Agency in February 2025, about students who had dealt with immigration consultants.
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OPP look for missing Crime Stoppers sign in Thedford
July 9, 2026
The Independent It may not be a good sign for Crime Stoppers. Lambton OPP were called to the intersection of Highway 70 and Arkona Road after a large Crime Stoppers sign at the entrance of the community was stolen. It’s valued at $800. Police are investigating, adding if you have tip about the stolen Crime Stoppers’ sign, you can call
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Whoops: Local plowing match officials back track, confirms Brigden will host 2027 IPM after all
July 9, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent The Lambton 2027 International Plowing Match Committee says they were wrong; the 2027 event will be in Brigden. A local committee landed the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in April 2025. The group attracted hundreds of volunteers and planning was well underway. In late May, Ontario Plowmen’s Association (OPA) officials came to Brigden, working with the
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Integrity Commissioner dismisses complaint against Dennis’ ‘woke’ art tirade
July 9, 2026
The Independent The Integrity Commissioner says a Sarnia councillor’s comments about an Indigenous mural at City Hall were “a political argument” and has dismissed the complaint. In March, Sarnia unveiled a mural depicting the relationship between Sarnia-Lambton and The Council of Three Fires Confederacy; the Ojibway, Odawa, and Potawatomi people. The project included the $5,000 mural, a new wall honouring
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