Police search for witness after pedestrian killed on Walpole Island First Nation
MacDonald honoured among 2023 Women of Excellence
June 9, 2023
Brooke-Alvinston’s Terry MacDonald was one of five Women of Excellence honoured June 8 by the Sarnia Community Foundation. She was recognized for her volunteerism and dedication to helping others in her community.
“Terry is a fundraiser, secretary and organizer. She does what no one else will do,” her nomination said.
She is credited for creating a monthly calendar of events for Brooke-Alvinston distributed to more than 2,500 households.
The 2023 Sarnia Community Foundation Women of Excellence are, from left: Michelle Holbrook, Deanna Sandrin, Madhu Baker, Terry MacDonald and Kathy Bresett.
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Police search for witness after pedestrian killed on Walpole Island First Nation
September 15, 2026
The Independent Walpole Island Police and Lambton OPP are looking for witnesses after a pedestrian was struck and killed on the island. Saturday night, around 11:20 pm, police were called to Chiefs Road between Tecumseh and Austin road for a collision involving an SUV and a person. A 48-year-old Walpole Island resident was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are
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Appliance likely started fire in Brigden area home
September 15, 2026
The Independent St. Clair Township fire officials say an appliance likely started a fire in a home near Brigden. Around 2:30 am Saturday, Sept. 12, firefighters from Bridgen, Courtright, Wilkesport and Becher were called to a home on Oil Springs Line. No one was home at the time. Firefighters fought the blaze and were on the scene until 9:15 the
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Another new owner for former Sarnia school property
September 15, 2026
Valued at $2.4 million, Devine Street school land sold for $1.5 million Cathy Dobson/The Independent A key three acres in the heart of Sarnia’s southend was auctioned off for $1.5 million on Monday, suggesting that the vacant lot may finally see some development. The former Devine St. School site at the corner of Brock and Devine streets has sat idle
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CEEH emergency department construction to begin in late October or November
September 15, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent Construction on Petrolia’s new emergency department will start in late October or early November. That from Bluewater Health officials during a Petrolia Council meeting Monday. Officials revealed K&L Construction has won the $14 million contract to build the new ER and the official ground breaking will be held in late October or early November. Construction will begin
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