Hockey’s an “amazing” sport troubled by systemic issues
Port Lambton Catholic school gets $3.1 million for construction
July 23, 2020
The province is giving the St. Clair District Catholic School Board $3,105,351 to build at the Sacred Heart Elementary School.
It was part of an announcement of $500 million in funding for new capital and renewal projects in Ontario schools.
“The funding for this addition to the Sacred Heart Catholic School is great news for our community,” said Bob Bailey, MPP for Sarnia-Lambton in a news release.
“This investment will provide a quality learning environment and new opportunities for the children of Port Lambton.”
Catholic school board officials were not immediately available to explain the details of the expansion.
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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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