Line 5 pipeline construction approval overturned by Michigan Supreme Court
Courtright man facing charges after standoff
December 15, 2018
A 32-year-old male is facing charges after barricading himself inside a home in Courtright..
Specialized units from the OPP West Region Tactics & Rescue Unit, Emergency Response Team, OPP Canine and Crisis Negotiators, responded to the scene in the of Emi Street and Councillors Street area to assist members from the Lambton County OPP Detachment.
This morning at approximately 10:30 a.m. a 32-year-old male from St. Clair Township was taken into police custody without incident.
He will remain in custody while he awaits a bail hearing for his criminal charges.
Police remain in the area as they continue to investigate, however all roadways are now open to the public
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Line 5 pipeline construction approval overturned by Michigan Supreme Court
August 2, 2026
Sarnia’s mayor calls for feds and province to get involved Heather Wright/The Independent Sarnia’s mayor is calling on the provincial and federal governments to step up after the Michigan Supreme Court pulled the plug on a building permit for a replacement project for Line 5. Enbridge has been trying to find a way to improve the international pipeline which brings
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Corunna’s Athletic Park filled with families for Capitan Kidd Days
August 2, 2026
Blake Ellis/The Independent Kids of all ages have been having fun at Capitan Kidd Days at Corunna Athletic Park this weekend. The four-day event includes both a baseball and a volleyball tournament, nightly music and lots for the kids to do. Saturday, the Kid’s Fun Zone was the place to be with Bluey greeting friends and lots to explore. There
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Thedford celebrates Lumberjack Days
August 2, 2026
Blake Ellis/The Independent Thedford Lumberjacks Days brought hundreds of people to the Lambton Shores community over the weekend. The Kids Lumber Run kicked off Saturday’s festivities bright and early at 9 am. It was a fun run for the youngsters who were divided into their age groups ranging from 5 and 15 years as their raced around the route on
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Pirates galore at Port Lambton Gala Days
August 1, 2026
The Independent The St. Clair Parkway in Port Lambton was lined with people Saturday morning for the Port Lambton Gala Days parade.
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