Hockey’s an “amazing” sport troubled by systemic issues
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.
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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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