Two Ontario men face charges after alleged immigration fraud at Lambton College
External investigation into Plympton-Wyoming administrators underway says mayor
March 17, 2023
Plympton-Wyoming Mayor Gary Atkinson says there is an external body investigating as two of the town’s top administrators are on leave.
Fire Chief Darryl Thompson is on administrative leave and Chief Administrative Officer Carolyn Tripp is on medical leave.
Both went on leave in mid-February. Council held a special in camera meeting Feb. 15 to deal with the issue but at the time, the mayor wouldn’t confirm any details around the reasons for their leaves at that time.
Tuesday, Atkinson confirmed there was an investigation going on by an outside firm, however he would not say if it was being done by a legal or human resources firm.
Atkinson added Chief Scott Jordon has been named the Acting Chief in Thompson’s absence. The mayor says under fire regulations it is necessary to name an acting chief. The town also named temporary members to the Emergency Coordinator role.
It’s not clear how long Thompson will remain on administrative leave, nor could Atkinson say if the investigation was complete or how long it would be before details surrounding the administrators leaves would be made public.
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Two Ontario men face charges after alleged immigration fraud at Lambton College
July 10, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was edited July 10 to include comments from the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Two men are facing immigration and criminal charges after Lambton College tipped authorities off about a student immigration scam. College officials called the Canada Border Services Agency in February 2025, about students who had dealt with immigration consultants.
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OPP look for missing Crime Stoppers sign in Thedford
July 9, 2026
The Independent It may not be a good sign for Crime Stoppers. Lambton OPP were called to the intersection of Highway 70 and Arkona Road after a large Crime Stoppers sign at the entrance of the community was stolen. It’s valued at $800. Police are investigating, adding if you have tip about the stolen Crime Stoppers’ sign, you can call
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Whoops: Local plowing match officials back track, confirms Brigden will host 2027 IPM after all
July 9, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent The Lambton 2027 International Plowing Match Committee says they were wrong; the 2027 event will be in Brigden. A local committee landed the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in April 2025. The group attracted hundreds of volunteers and planning was well underway. In late May, Ontario Plowmen’s Association (OPA) officials came to Brigden, working with the
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Integrity Commissioner dismisses complaint against Dennis’ ‘woke’ art tirade
July 9, 2026
The Independent The Integrity Commissioner says a Sarnia councillor’s comments about an Indigenous mural at City Hall were “a political argument” and has dismissed the complaint. In March, Sarnia unveiled a mural depicting the relationship between Sarnia-Lambton and The Council of Three Fires Confederacy; the Ojibway, Odawa, and Potawatomi people. The project included the $5,000 mural, a new wall honouring
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