The Independent Warwick Fire and Rescue is warning farmers to be extra careful in the wheat fields in the next couple of days because of the extreme heat. Environment Canada issued an extended heat warning with maximum temperatures of 30 to 37 C and minimum temperatures of 20 to 24 C and humidex values of 38 to 45. Tuesday will

FROM LAMBTON PUBLIC HEALTH: Following Environment and Climate Change Canada’s issuance of a Heat Warning for Lambton County for July 13 that is expected to continue through Wednesday or Thursday evening, an Extended Heat Warning has been issued for Lambton County by the Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Karalyn Dueck. Environment Canada issued an extended heat warning with maximum temperatures

Cathy Dobson/The Independent Tony Gioiosa says he speaks for about 50 neighbours when he says the Inn of the Good Shepherd’s decision to scrap an affordable housing project at the corner of Exmouth Street and Melrose Avenue is welcome news. The neighbours don’t like the shelter operation currently there and they also don’t want it replaced by affordable housing, said

Heather Wright/The Independent St. Clair Township Mayor Jeff Agar wants to see local fire departments dispatched more often when there are long wait-times for paramedics. Agar brought the issue to Lambton County Council July 2 after talking to a Port Lambton resident. He had a visitor to his home who recently had an operation. The wound started bleeding. “They were