Hockey’s an “amazing” sport troubled by systemic issues
Another COVID-19 outbreak in Lambton
May 16, 2020
Another long term care home in Lambton is fighting COVID-19.
And another person has lost their life to the virus.
Two residents of the Residence on St. Clair in Sarnia have tested positive for the virus. That makes three long term care homes in Sarnia with outbreaks now.
Friday, Lambton County officials announced one resident at Marshall Gowland Manor tested positive for COVID-19.
And Vision Nursing Home has 13 residents in one wing of a unit with the novel coronavirus. Three have died. Six health care workers there have also tested positive.
As of Saturday afternoon there were 222 people in Lambton County have tested positive for COVID-19, 163 people have recovered. Nineteen people have died in Lambton County.
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Hockey’s an “amazing” sport troubled by systemic issues
October 8, 2026
Cathy Dobson/Local Journalism Initiative Journalist Rick Westhead says he loves the game of hockey but it has to do a much better job at every level to protect players from sexual assault and horrific hazing behaviours. It also needs to address attitudes around misogyny and homophobia, says the award-winning senior correspondent at TSN. “There are a lot of great
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St. Clair candidates quizzed about bringing business to town
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Blake Ellis/The Independent Economic development, data centres and infrastructure renewal were on the minds of St. Clair Township voters. During an All-Candidates forum in Corunna Sept. 29, the candidates were asked what can be done to attract more businesses to Corunna and St. Clair Township. Ward 1 Candidate Tracy Kingston said the municipality needs more promotion. Currently the township doesn’t
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County libraries open longer Oct. 26 for voting
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The Independent Voters with unreliable internet access will be able to go to their local libraries this municipal election. All of Lambton’s municipalities will be using internet voting this election. But in some areas of the county, internet is spotty at best. Lambton libraries have free wi-fi to anyone either through their own devices or with the libraries computers. On
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Water rates going up in Enniskillen Township
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Blake Ellis/The Independent Enniskillen Township residents will see an increase in its water and sewer rates in 2027. Council approved the rate increases at Monday’s meeting that were proposed by Administrator-Clerk Christine Poland. “I’m recommending we increase again by the 45 cents over the Petrolia rate,” said Poland. This will result in a four cent increase beginning in January with
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