In camera rants shock Lambton councillors
German gun restored by Petrolia Legion members
November 9, 2015
Sarnia Lambton MPP Bob Bailey took some time to admire and take a picture of the newly refurbished gun in front of Branch 216 Legion Friday. The Legion’s Second Vice President, Dave Johnstone, researched the German artillery gun which was captured in France in 1918 and found it made its way to Petrolia in 1922. It’s sat near the legion since that time. Johnstone and current President Gary Dupuis, took the time to repaint the gun after it was sandblasted joking over the years “it has been painted by half this town.” The wheels were also restored by Les Whiting who told Bailey it was some of the most challenging wheel work he’s ever taken on.
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In camera rants shock Lambton councillors
May 22, 2025
Heather Wright/The Independent There is more than a little tension around the Lambton County council table recently. It stems from an in camera incident which led to shouting loud enough to be heard in the council chambers. It stems, sources tell The Independent, from the investigation by the Integrity Commissioner into the conduct of Sarnia City/County Councillor Bill Dennis. Nov.
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Fundraising for Wyoming pool repairs needed
May 22, 2025
Heather Wright/The Independent The Wyoming Lions and the local community foundation are gearing up to raise money to fix the Wyoming Pool. The pool in McKay Park was built in 1972 and has been a hub for the community for over 50 years with small children learning how to swim and some eventually returning for summer jobs as lifeguards. But
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Petrolia man charged at Forest/London Line crash
May 22, 2025
Another accident at the corner of Forest and London Line. Friday, just before 2 pm, OPP were called to the corner for an accident. One of the drivers was transport to hospital by paramedics with non-life threatening injuries. A 54-year-old of Petrolia was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with Starting from stopped position – not in safety After multiple
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LCCVI girls capture LK soccer title
May 22, 2025
John Wright/The Independent The LCCVI Lancers senior girls soccer team beat Great Lakes seven-nil in the LKSSAA AA final on Wednesday afternoon to capture their second title in the last three seasons. The Lancers took a commanding lead in the first half with Olivia Minten netting two goals. Myla Bell and Noelle Edgar scored to extend the lead to 4-0
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