Police search for witness after pedestrian killed on Walpole Island First Nation
Sports themed food bank fundraiser hits a home run
September 17, 2020
A Wyoming teen who decided to raise money for the local food banks in the time he normally would have been play sports has hit a home run.
Jace McGrail is an avid hockey and baseball player but when the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions started in March, he found many of the things he loved to do were cancelled.
Initially, he was upset, but then realized there were people facing bigger problems than missing sports. So, he set to work to raise money for the Petrolia Food Bank and the Inn of the Good Shepherd.
Working with Sewlutions owners Tracey and Sean Cameron, McGrail designed two shirts to sell – one said “Baseball-Striking Out Hunger” and the other “Hungry for Hockey.” He took orders for the $20 shirt.
The Camerons donated their time for the project, charging only the cost of the materials. Tracey Cameron says they were glad to help. “It’s so important for those kids and families who are struggling right now.”
In all, $3,200 was raised.
Here, McGrail hands $1,600 to Petrolia Food Bank Manager Sandra Hartman. He also made a $1,600 to the Inn of the Good Shepherd.
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Police search for witness after pedestrian killed on Walpole Island First Nation
September 15, 2026
The Independent Walpole Island Police and Lambton OPP are looking for witnesses after a pedestrian was struck and killed on the island. Saturday night, around 11:20 pm, police were called to Chiefs Road between Tecumseh and Austin road for a collision involving an SUV and a person. A 48-year-old Walpole Island resident was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are
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Appliance likely started fire in Brigden area home
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The Independent St. Clair Township fire officials say an appliance likely started a fire in a home near Brigden. Around 2:30 am Saturday, Sept. 12, firefighters from Bridgen, Courtright, Wilkesport and Becher were called to a home on Oil Springs Line. No one was home at the time. Firefighters fought the blaze and were on the scene until 9:15 the
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Another new owner for former Sarnia school property
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CEEH emergency department construction to begin in late October or November
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