Residents worry Lasalle dust could lead to accidents
Violent downtown Petrolia robbery a hoax say OPP
April 10, 2020
What first appeared to be a violent robbery in downtown Petrolia is now being called a hoax.
Earlier this week, Lambton OPP said a person walking downtown around 2:40 am April 7, and was attacked by two people on bicycles. Police said the victim alleged he’d been struck several times by a pipe before his wallet was taken.
Lambton OPP have been investigating the alleged violent attack and now say the allegations were false.
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Heather Wright/The Independent Lasalle Line residents may have a break from the dust being kicked up by traffic. But they shouldn’t expect the Brooke-Alvinston road to be paved anytime soon. Lasalle Line was turned back to gravel in 2024 when the cost of construction escalated. It’s remained gravel ever since. Twenty-three homeowners wrote to council concerned about the dust and
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Bluewater Health takes over family doctor recruitment in Central Lambton
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Petrolia passes its own Right of Access bylaw
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Rosters for Flyers, Flags taking shape
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Barry Wright/The Independent Nathan Beer is the first signing announced for the coming PJHL season by the Petrolia Flyers. The 18-year-old left-shot forward played the past two seasons with the Burlington-based Blyth-Deerview Raiders prep team following two seasons with the U16 and U18 squads in Strathroy. Beer played one game with the Flyers in 2024 scoring in a contest against
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