Sarnia police say it’s never too late to report sexual assault
Starting Thursday, children over six months can get COVID-19 vaccine
July 22, 2022
Ontario will expand eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations to additional populations Thursday.
Lambton Public Health says children over six months and under five years will get a pediatric Moderna vaccine, immunocompromised people between 12 and 17 will be eligible for a fifth dose after getting their fourth dose.
Public health will be taking appointments starting at 8 am on the website getthevaccine.ca or at 226-254-8222 between 9 am and 4 pm.
The vaccine will also be available at pharmacies and primary care physican’s offices.
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Sarnia police say it’s never too late to report sexual assault
September 24, 2026
The Independent Sarnia Police are pointing to the conviction of a former Sarnia Observer sports reporter to remind victims of sexual assault it is never too late to call police. Sept. 18, Miller, who now lives in Penticton, BC, was found guilty of four counts of sexual interference and one count of invitation to sexual touching. The convictions stem from
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Mural of ‘iconic Sarnia images’ on Indian Road complete
September 24, 2026
The Independent Drivers taking Indian or Plank Roads in Sarnia have something new to see – a giant mural of what Imperial Oil officials call some of the most iconic images of Sarnia-Lambton. Local artist Kennady Osborne of Seventh Rayn Design. Co created the work first on canvas. Then, the art work was transformed into a 95-foot by 30-foot mural,
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Young people urged to stay involved in municipal politics
September 24, 2026
Cathy Dobson/The Independent Getting good jobs for youth and ensuring they can afford to buy a house are top priorities for numerous Sarnia council candidates hoping to be elected Oct. 26. “I’m new and I don’t have all the answers, but my fear is that I’ll have to die in order for my children to own a house and I
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Dennis leaves all-candidates forum before it begins
September 23, 2026
Cathy Dobson/The Independent An abrupt departure by Bill Dennis at a youth-led all-candidates forum Wednesday means the five Sarnia mayoral candidates have not yet faced off during this municipal election campaign. Numerous people witnessed a verbal altercation between Dennis and a youth prior to the event held at the Lambton College events centre. He left shortly after, according to Michelle
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