John McGregor wins LK title
The Independent nominated for three provincial awards
February 21, 2023
For the fifth time since 2016, The Independent of Petrolia and Central Lambton has been nominated as one of the best small newspapers in Ontario.
The Ontario Community Newspaper Association announced the nominees in the Better Newspaper Awards Tuesday.
The Independent faces The Haliburton County Echo and The Listowel Banner for best newspaper in its class.
Heather Wright was also nominated in the Best Sport Photo category for a picture from the Alvinston Pro Rodeo.
And Wright and sports reporter Barry Wright are nominated for Best Sports story for a feature on racism in hockey.
The awards will be handed out this spring.
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John McGregor wins LK title
November 7, 2025
John McGregor has defeated LCCVI in the Senior Boys Volleyball final in straight sets. The Panthers, playing on home turf, won all three sets of the game on home turf Nov. 6. .
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Lambton OPP will soon be wearing body-cams
November 7, 2025
The Independent If you’re stopped by a Lambton OPP officer, don’t be surprised to see a flashing red light on their chest. Officers will soon wearing body cameras. It’s part of the roll-out of the technology across the West Region. Body worn cameras are placed on the officers chest. When it is in standby mode there is a green light;
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Driver dies in crash at Highway 40 and Courtright Line
November 7, 2025
A London driver is dead after an accident in St. Clair Township. Just before 5 pm Thursday, the OPP, St. Clair Township firefighters and paramedics were called to Highway 40 and Courtright Line after a minivan and car collided. A 51 year-old from London was pronounced dead at the scene. Three others were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
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Lancers Lambton-Kent football champions
November 6, 2025
The Independent The third time is the charm. The LCCVI Lancers are Lambton-Kent football champions. The Lancers made it to the finals in 2023 and 2024, losing to Great Lakes both times. This year, LCCVI dominated the opposition. Hunter Duncan had two touchdowns, kicked five extra points and had a two-point conversion to lead the team to a 55-13 win
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