Cancellations and warnings as heavier smoke moves into Lambton Thursday
Jaques, Rockets lose in OT
February 27, 2023
Petrolia’s Andrew Jaques had a goal and an assist but it wasn’t enough as the Strathroy Rockets fell 4-3 in overtime to London Sunday to drop the Rockets to sixth place in the GOJHL final standings.
Chatham took fifth place with a 5-4 win over Komoka.
Bright’s Grove’s Tanner Winegard had a goal and an assist for the Nationals in the game vs. the Rockets and another former Legionnaire Bradyn Santavy (below) had two assists.
London will take on St. Thomas in the first round of the postseason and Strathroy will be pitted against St. Marys.
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Cancellations and warnings as heavier smoke moves into Lambton Thursday
July 16, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent Lambton County’s skies are smokier Thursday as the wind shifts blowing smoke from wildfires in Northern Ontario to our region. The smoke moved into southern Ontario Wednesday, causing hazy skies and health concerns. Environment Canada has issued an Orange Air Quality Alert saying during heavy smoke conditions, everyone’s health is at risk regardless of their age or
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Petrolia aims chose builder for VPP reno this year
July 16, 2026
$2.5 million raised for elevator project Heather Wright/The Independent Petrolia council has given the green light to prepare to tender the $3.7 million additions to Victoria Hall. That could pave the way for construction on the first of two elevators and public washrooms possibly before the end of the year. In 2023, council gave Victoria Playhouse Petrolia approval to begin
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Energy Minister says proposed pipeline will protect Canadians, put Sarnians to work
July 15, 2026
Cathy Dobson/Local Journalism Initiative Ontario’s Energy and Mines Minister Stephen Lecce was in Sarnia Wednesday rallying support for a new all-Canadian pipeline from Alberta to Ontario that would remove dependency on the U.S. for crude oil delivery. The 3,300-kilometre Northern Shield Energy Corridor is proposed from Hardisty Alberta to Sarnia-Lambton’s refining hub, and would travel through Saskatchewan, Manitoba and northern
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Burn ban in affect in Plympton-Wyoming
July 15, 2026
The Independent Plympton-Wyoming has an open air burn ban in effect. The town’s Open Air Burn bylaw says burning isn’t allowed on poor air quality or smog days. Environment Canada has issued an orange air quality warning because of the smoke from wildfires in Northern Ontario. Officials say smoke from an open fire can further degrade the air quality. Town
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