Hockey’s an “amazing” sport troubled by systemic issues
Lambton’s MOH hasn’t seen increase in cases since Canada Day
July 15, 2020
Lambton’s Medical Officer of Health says two weeks after Canada Day, there is not a surge in cases of COVID-19 in the region.
There was concern as people flocked to beaches in the hot weather prompting concerns about the spread of COVID-19 and suggestions beaches should be shut down.
Tuesday, there was one new case of COVID-19 diagnosed in Lambton County. Dr. Sudit Ranade says the contacts of the person have been notified but Public Health is still trying to figure out what the source of the infection has been.
“We’ve had several kind of days …and places where people have been gathering and we don’t have any information to show people have been exposed in that way,” says Ranade.
“We are still going to get cases popping up; it’s a balance between recognizing that it may not be out there in great amounts, but it is still around. It’s that fine line that were trying to walk right now about staying concerned about it but also recognize we don’t believe there is a lot of it out there right now. But it is still there.”
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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
October 8, 2026
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
October 8, 2026
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
October 8, 2026
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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