Line 5 pipeline construction approval overturned by Michigan Supreme Court
Burn permits on line in Brooke-Alvinston
August 28, 2019
People in Brooke-Alvinston planning to big fire will soon be able to get their burn permits on line.
Starting Sept. 1, residents who need a permit can go online to ba.burnpermits.com to apply.
You’ll get a approval notification and then, just before they start the fire, they call 226-778-3636 to activate the permit.
Officials say the permits will be valid for two weeks, in case of weather and there is no cost for the service.
You won’t need a permit for a campfire and you need 48 hours for approval of the online permit.
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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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