Cook hopeful new council will keep Lambton Shores moving forward
Ruling on Suncor project expected Thursday
March 3, 2015
The Environmental Review Tribunal is expected to rule March 4 on whether Suncor Energy can move ahead with its Cedar Point wind project.
The company has been planning the 43-turbine project in Plympton-Wyoming and Lambton Shores for years but has faced stiff opposition from the community. WAIT – We’re Against Industrial Turbines – was formed to try to stop the project.
WAIT, as well as the County of Lambton, were part of a hearing held mostly in Camlachie in December and January, aimed at stopping the project. The Bryce Family, who will have a number of turbines around their home, also were part of the appeal.
The final arguments were heard Feb. 19 and the tribunal is expected to release a decision March 4.
In the history of wind projects in Ontario, the ERT has only stopped one project because of concerns it could damage the environment of the area.
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Cook hopeful new council will keep Lambton Shores moving forward
November 13, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent Outgoing Lambton Shores Mayor Doug Cook is hopeful the new council will keep moving the community forward. Cook, who has served Lambton Shores as a councillor, deputy mayor and mayor over 17 years, was defeated at the polls Oct. 26. Jeff Wilcox and the rest of the new council will be sworn in Nov. 17. Cook says
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Ferguson proud of finding funding for recreation, worries about future provincial cuts
November 13, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent Outgoing Brooke-Alvinston Mayor David Ferguson says he’s proud of the work done to secure funding for recreational projects in his time in office. Ferguson, who did not seek re-election, made the comment in an interview with The Independent at his last official meeting, Lambton County council Nov. 4. “The arena project is a big one,” he says.
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Degurse golden at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
November 13, 2026
The Independent Taner Degurse gets a hug from her dad, Mark, at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. The Mooretown resident competed against the best of the best with her 4H heifer, CRG Miss Canada at is the largest indoor agricultural fair and international equestrian competition in the world. Degurse’s heifer was named Champion Junior yearling, and National Champion
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Capes wins gold at OFSAA, Reid in top third
November 13, 2026
LCCVI’s Duff finishes in top half of his division Barry Wright/The Independent Chase Capes put a bow on his collegiate cross-country career with a provincial championship Monday. The St. Patrick’s runner who is now committed to the University of Oregon for next season and beyond won the 6K OFSAA final at Sudbury in a time of 18:38.39. He pulled away
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