Greenhill Gardens closed; upkeep of six-acre garden ‘challenging’
OPP charge aggressive door-to-door salesman in Petrolia
April 28, 2016
A Toronto area man is facing charges after a Petrolia resident complained of an aggressive door-to-door salesman.
Lambton OPP were called to Joe Street where a homeowner had been approached by a man trying to sell water heaters. OPP say the sales pitch was a scam.
Police arrested 28-year-old Kim Minsoo of North York and was charged with unfair practices under the Consumer Protection Act. He’ll be in court June 10. A conviction carries a penalty of a restitution, a fine of up to $50,000 and two years in jail.
Police also called in Canada Border Services after finding the man may have been illegally in Canada at the time.
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Greenhill Gardens closed; upkeep of six-acre garden ‘challenging’
June 16, 2025
The Independent Greenhill Gardens – a once privately-owned oasis in Wilkesport – is closed to the public. That from the St. Clair Region Conservation Foundation which took over the grounds in 2024. The gardens were cultivated by Joy Robson for years and her husband, Bill, allowed people to come and walk through the gardens for free. After the death of
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Thedford EMS changes years away
June 15, 2025
The Independent Thedford residents won’t be losing their ambulance station for some time. That from Lambton County officials. Last month, Lambton Shores councillors voiced concern about a county plan which would close the Thedford station and have Forest paramedics to cover their calls. Lambton EMS also plans to move the Grand Bend station near Pinery Park hoping to provide better
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No ATV rally for Petrolia Ag Society
June 15, 2025
The Independent There will not be ATVs rumbling through Petrolia this summer. Kelly Humphrey of the Petrolia Enniskillen Agricultural Society came to council in mid-May asking if PEAS could host an ATV rally with Greenwood Park as a starting and finishing point and using Petrolia streets to get to the starting and finishing point. Julie Bullock, director of parks and
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Fair banner may not fly
June 14, 2025
The Independent The Moore Agricultural Society has some big plans for the 175th anniversary of the Brigden Fair. But not all of their plans may work out. The ag society has asked for and received several approvals from St. Clair Township council for special events at the landmark fair including allowing a low-level Canadian Armed Forces Flyby and helicopter landings
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