Hockey’s an “amazing” sport troubled by systemic issues
Nearly 40 percent of Lambton residents have first vaccine
April 29, 2021
Nearly 40 per cent of people eligible to have a COVID-19 vaccine have their first jab.
That’s according to statistics from Lambton Public Health.
Officials say 45,341 people have received at least their first shot – that’s about 39 per cent of the people over 16. Vaccines have yet to be approved for children.
Scientists say about 70 per cent of the population needs to be vaccinated to stop the spread of the virus.
And Lambton Medical Officer of Health Dr. Sudit Ranade says COVID-19 is still lurking around Lambton County. In the last two days 29 more people have tested positive for the virus here. There are 76 people actively ill with COVID-19 in the region and 12 more people are listed as recovered.
The outbreak at the Lambton College Residence continues to grow with 12 students now ill – up from 10.
There are also two workplace outbreaks, one with nine people who have tested positive.
Across Ontario, another 3,871 people are COVID-19 positive Thursday and another 41 people have died.
Statsitics show 2,248 are hospitalized with 884 in ICU.
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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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