Only the hardiest remain at Rainbow Park say Sarnia officials
Stelpstra to run for NDP in Sarnia-Lambton
May 5, 2022
Dylan Stelpstra will carry the banner for the NDP in the provincial election in Sarnia-Lambton.
The children’s services worker, who is also a union vice president, will be running against Progressive Conservative Incumbent Bob Bailey, and Keith Benn of the New Blue Party. The provincial Liberals and the Green Party of Ontario have yet to nominate a candidate in the riding.
Stelpstra was born and raised in Sarnia and is focused on fixing the services like education, social assistance and long term care.
“People in our riding have been through a lot over the past few years, and they deserve a government that will help our community bounce back stronger than ever,” he says in a news release. “That means investing in the things that matter most to our community, like our local schools, fixing seniors care and making life more affordable. As a children services worker, I’m committed to making sure we have strong social services that families can rely on.”
The provincial election is June 2.
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Only the hardiest remain at Rainbow Park say Sarnia officials
December 11, 2024
About 25 people still remain as temperatures plunge Cathy Dobson/The Independent The 25 or so homeless remaining in the Rainbow Park encampment watched Wednesday as crews of Winmar property restoration workers tossing out tarps, debris and suitcases. Slowly the encampment is shrinking as the cold weather sets in, says Adam MacDonald, Sarnia’s building and bylaw services manager. And as it
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Enniskillen councillor resigns citing ‘horrific’ communication in the township
December 10, 2024
Heather Wright/The Independent Enniskillen Councillor Mary-Lynne McCallum is resigning from township council at the end of the month, frustrated with a pending agreement which exempts a local greenhouse from new cannabis regulations. McCallum officially tendered her resignation Dec. 9, saying she would serve until the end of the month. The 14-year veteran of council says she was there to serve
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Petrolia councillors turn down suggested tax break
December 10, 2024
Heather Wright/The Independent Petrolia residents will be paying three per cent more for their municipal taxes, despite the efforts of one municipal councillor to give them a break. Town council completed budget talks Nov. 26. It included that three per cent tax increase – about $97 more for the average home assessed at $194,000. One of the big drivers of
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A familiar voice at Watford fire retires after 57 years
December 10, 2024
Township also honours long time Captain for his volunteerism Heather Wright/The Independent For over 50 years, when Watford firefighters called back to the hall, Terry Smith answered. But that’s changed as Smith, the radio operator for the department, retired after 57 years of service. He and Capt. Don Hart, who joined the Watford department around the same time, were honoured
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