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Collision at Forest and London Line

October 19, 2022

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There has been another crash at the corner of Forest and London Lines. Three vehicles were involved in the accident Tuesday afternoon. Four ambulances were called to the scene taking people to hospitals in both Sarnia and Petrolia. One of the ambulances taking victims from the scene was also involved in an accident at the corner of Oil Heritage Road and London Line en route to hospital. Lambton OPP are investigating the crash and have yet to release any information. The intersection has been the site of dozens of serious accidents and three deaths in the last 10 years. In 2021, Lambton County council approved flashing stop signs there hoping to improve visibility .

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Lancers win homeowner against Wallaceburg

September 25, 2026

Barry Wright/The Independent LCCVI scored 21 unanswered points in the second half to cement a 36-7 win over Wallaceburg to open the AA football season in Petrolia on Thursday. Isaiah Ardell led the Lancers with four touchdowns. Owen Love had the other. Luke Shaw had two converts and a pair of singles. Xander Knapp also had a two-point conversion. Great

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Rededicating Petrolia’s cenotaph

September 25, 2026

Blake Ellis/The Independent One hundred and four years after it was first dedicated, the Petrolia Legion marked some important changes at the Cenotaph. Memorial stones to honour those who served in Afghanistan and in United Nation peacekeeping missions were officially dedicated, as well as the walkway leading up to the cenotaph in Victoria Park. It has been painted with the Legion’s

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Sarnia Police Board seeks $3.5 million to repair station

September 24, 2026

Cathy Dobson/The Independent A board-approved, $3.5 million reinvestment to repair Sarnia Police headquarters will ensure the building’s use for the foreseeable future, says Interim Chief Mike Federico. He made the comments Thursday after the Sarnia Police Services board unanimously supported the request to the City of Sarnia to provide $3.5 million for “immediate capital” improvements at the Christina Street building.

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Fundraising Explosion: six major projects vying for donor dollars in Lambton

September 24, 2026

Heather Wright/The Independent Fundraisers in Lambton are working harder than ever to raise the cash they need with six million-dollar-plus campaignsunderway. And, they say, it is getting harder with the competition and the concerns about the economy. Non-profit groups constantly fundraise to support their operations. Lambton County Developmental Services, for example, runs several large events each year to help meet

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