Another death in Lambton while the number of sick dips below 100.

April 20, 2021

While the number of people contracting COVID-19 in Lambton continues to fall, the virus is making its mark.

Today, another person passed away of COVID-19 – the 55th person in Lambton.

And there is another outbreak; three students at the Lambton College residence are COVID-19 positive.

In all, there were just five new cases in Lambton today. Eight four people are actively ill. Seven are in hospital and one is on a ventilator.

In Ontario, there was a significant drop in the number of cases reported – 3,469 Tuesday compared to 4,447 Monday. That may be due, in part to a problem with telecommunications giant Rogers, officials said.

Another 22 people died Tuesday.

Bailey says province wants to ‘fill the gaps’ for paid sick leave

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Petrolia for cash in second round of housing funding

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Heather Wright/The Independent Petrolia is hoping the second time will be a charm. The town will again apply for the federal government’s Housing Accelerator Fund. The federal program was announced early in 2024 and early this summer Petrolia and Plympton-Wyoming and Warwick were shut out of funding which would have allowed the municipalities to attract more affordable housing investment in

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Town may recognize Petrolia White Rose Band with plaque

September 16, 2024

Heather Wright/The Independent Norm Sutherland wants Petrolia to honour its musical history. He’s written a letter to town council asking if it will consider erecting a plaque at the new bandshell, built as a legacy project during the town’s 150th anniversary. “Mr. Percie Cox, musical director of the Petrolia White Rose Band and teacher of almost all of the youngsters

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Lambton wants tighter rules for vape sales

September 16, 2024

Heather Wright/The Independent Lambton Public Health officials want vape shop owners who sell to minors to face Automatic Prohibition, just like store owners who sell cigarettes. In a report to Lambton County Council, Jordan Banninga, manager of health promotion says a recent survey shows up to 30 per cent of teens from 15 to 19 have tried vaping at least

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OPP urge safety as deer season starts

September 16, 2024

It’s that time of year again. Lambton OPP are urging drivers to be on the lookout for deer. OPP suggest watching for deer especially in rural and wooded areas, use your high beams to illuminate the eyes of a deer on or near the road. If you see a deer, the OPP suggests you slow down and blow your horn