Two Ontario men face charges after alleged immigration fraud at Lambton College
Power disruptions and tree damage after massive storm
September 5, 2014
Massive storm goes through Petrolia and Central Lambton this evening.
Power was out to Petrolia, Wyoming, Oil Springs, Watford and Alvinston for over two hours.
Large branches littered the roads of Wyoming including one large branch which crushed a car.
The Petrolia Enniskillen Fall Fair was closed due to the weather around 7:30pm and when the power went out just before 8 pm, theatregoers at Victoria Playhouse were left in the dark.
The Petrolia North Enniskillen Fire Department was called in to help people out of the darkened building and to rescue a VPP employee who was trapped in the elevator for about an hour and a half. Bluewater Power officials tell The Independent power should be restored to the majority of customers by 10pm. At this time, power has returned to Petrolia.
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Two Ontario men face charges after alleged immigration fraud at Lambton College
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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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Whoops: Local plowing match officials back track, confirms Brigden will host 2027 IPM after all
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Integrity Commissioner dismisses complaint against Dennis’ ‘woke’ art tirade
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