Flyers lose a heartbreaker in OT

March 10, 2023

Ty Fletcher’s in the first minute of the second overtime period lifted the Mt. Brydges Bulldogs to a 4-3 win over the Petrolia Flyers in game one of their PJHL Yeck Division quarterfinal Thursday at Greenwood.

Elijah Grant made 46 saves, including 29 in the third period and first overtime, as the visitors otshot the Flyers, 50-31.

Daniel Gibson, on a first period penalty shot, Noah Harse and Kyle Flamminio scored to give Petrolia 3-1 lead early in the second period before the Bulldogs battled back to force extra time.

Game two in the series is in Mt. Brydges Saturday night with the third game scheduled for Petrolia on Sunday. Both games are scheduled to begin at 7:30.

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Petrolia for cash in second round of housing funding

September 16, 2024

Heather Wright/The Independent Petrolia is hoping the second time will be a charm. The town will again apply for the federal government’s Housing Accelerator Fund. The federal program was announced early in 2024 and early this summer Petrolia and Plympton-Wyoming and Warwick were shut out of funding which would have allowed the municipalities to attract more affordable housing investment in

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Town may recognize Petrolia White Rose Band with plaque

September 16, 2024

Heather Wright/The Independent Norm Sutherland wants Petrolia to honour its musical history. He’s written a letter to town council asking if it will consider erecting a plaque at the new bandshell, built as a legacy project during the town’s 150th anniversary. “Mr. Percie Cox, musical director of the Petrolia White Rose Band and teacher of almost all of the youngsters

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Lambton wants tighter rules for vape sales

September 16, 2024

Heather Wright/The Independent Lambton Public Health officials want vape shop owners who sell to minors to face Automatic Prohibition, just like store owners who sell cigarettes. In a report to Lambton County Council, Jordan Banninga, manager of health promotion says a recent survey shows up to 30 per cent of teens from 15 to 19 have tried vaping at least

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OPP urge safety as deer season starts

September 16, 2024

It’s that time of year again. Lambton OPP are urging drivers to be on the lookout for deer. OPP suggest watching for deer especially in rural and wooded areas, use your high beams to illuminate the eyes of a deer on or near the road. If you see a deer, the OPP suggests you slow down and blow your horn