“We’re flying blind” say CK officials
Honouring Queen Elizabeth II
September 19, 2022
Petrolia Legion President Dennis Laker, left, and Sergeant-at-Arms Philip Laker laid a wreath in honour of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing at a ceremony held at the Petrolia cenotaph at 11 this morning. Legion’s across the country honoured the monarch on the same day as her funeral which was held in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II reigned for 70 years over Great Britain, Canada and the Commonwealth, the longest of any British monarch. She passed away Sept. 8 and was succeeded by her son, King Charles III.
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“We’re flying blind” say CK officials
May 8, 2025
Municipality, community tries to force Environmental Assessment of York1 Project Heather Wright/The Independent As Chatham-Kent prepares to mount a fight against the York1 Environmental project at the Dresden dump, at least one official admits the municipality is “flying blind” unsure of what the Mississauga company now plans for the derelict landfill. In February 2024, the company asked the Ministry of
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Lambton wants province to keep full Environmental Assessment for York1 project
May 8, 2025
Lambton asks for full Environmental Assessment for York1 project Heather Wright/The Independent Lambton County says there should be an Environmental Assessment of the York1 project at the former Dresden dump. Dawn-Euphemia Mayor Al Broad brought the issue to council Wednesday. Dawn-Euphemia is borders on the property purchased by the Mississauga company and the municipality has been closely watching the most
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Petrolia day care project growing to 73 spots
May 7, 2025
Heather Wright/The Independent The new licensed child care facility planned for Meadowview Villa is growing. Wednesday, Lambton County councillors approved a plan which would add 24 more spaces to the facility, serving 73 children in total. Kim Godin, manager of children’s services in Lambton writes in a report to council that the Ministry of Education recently reviewed the Canada Wide
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Oil Springs fire chief resigns, Cumming appointed new chief
May 7, 2025
Blake Ellis/The Independent There has been a changing of the guard at the Oil Springs-South Enniskillen Fire Department, but with a familiar face. Mike Cumming was appointed as fire chief at the Oil Springs council meeting on May 6 with the passage of a bylaw. Former Fire Chief Al Charlton retired on March 30, leaving the position vacant. While Cumming
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