Hockey’s an “amazing” sport troubled by systemic issues
A night for incumbents as three Petrolia/Central Lambton mayors retain seats
October 28, 2014
Election victory cookie anyone – returning Petrolia Councilor Joel Field shares a cookie with Mayor John McCharles who was returned to council with 80 percent of the vote in town. Joining the pair on Petrolia Council are Tim Brown, Ross O’Hara, Liz Welsh, Mary-Pat Gleeson, and Grant Purdy.
In Oil Springs, Ian Veen defeated Gord Perry for the mayors job – Matt Strangway, Rick Powell, Larry Wagner and Andrea Burns Antoineare the new councilors.
In Plympton-Wyoming, the entire council was re-elected with Lonny Napper acclaimed as mayor.
Don McGugan remains mayor of Brooke-Alvinston and Jim Hayter, Ken Alderman, Jeannette Douglas and Frank Nemcek join him on council.
In Dawn Euphemia – former mayor Bill Bilton topped the polls in the race for councilor. Leslea Williams, Jason Meyer and Paul LeBoeuf join new Mayor Al Broad around the table.
In Enniskillen, incumbents Mary Lynn McCallum and Kathy O’Hara Wilson will join acclaimed Mayor Kevin Marriott and the two new councilors Judy Krall and Wally VanDun on council.
And in St. Clair Township, Tracy Kingston joins incumbents Jim DeGurse and Jeff Agar were elected in the only race in that municipality.
Full details in Thursday’s edition of The Independent
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Hockey’s an “amazing” sport troubled by systemic issues
October 8, 2026
Cathy Dobson/Local Journalism Initiative Journalist Rick Westhead says he loves the game of hockey but it has to do a much better job at every level to protect players from sexual assault and horrific hazing behaviours. It also needs to address attitudes around misogyny and homophobia, says the award-winning senior correspondent at TSN. “There are a lot of great
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St. Clair candidates quizzed about bringing business to town
October 8, 2026
Blake Ellis/The Independent Economic development, data centres and infrastructure renewal were on the minds of St. Clair Township voters. During an All-Candidates forum in Corunna Sept. 29, the candidates were asked what can be done to attract more businesses to Corunna and St. Clair Township. Ward 1 Candidate Tracy Kingston said the municipality needs more promotion. Currently the township doesn’t
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County libraries open longer Oct. 26 for voting
October 8, 2026
The Independent Voters with unreliable internet access will be able to go to their local libraries this municipal election. All of Lambton’s municipalities will be using internet voting this election. But in some areas of the county, internet is spotty at best. Lambton libraries have free wi-fi to anyone either through their own devices or with the libraries computers. On
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Water rates going up in Enniskillen Township
October 8, 2026
Blake Ellis/The Independent Enniskillen Township residents will see an increase in its water and sewer rates in 2027. Council approved the rate increases at Monday’s meeting that were proposed by Administrator-Clerk Christine Poland. “I’m recommending we increase again by the 45 cents over the Petrolia rate,” said Poland. This will result in a four cent increase beginning in January with
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