York1, Chatham-Kent officials to meet this month
Waylon on the drums
March 30, 2023
Waylon Saunders, 24, months, was too busy playing the drums to pay attention to the hoopla at the Rustr Music Hall Sunday. The venue hosted a fundraiser for the toddler who nearly drown after falling into a pool at a Petrolia day care. Waylon, and his mom, Gillian Burnett, were joined at the drums by Petrolia Mayor Brad Loosley and Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley. The event for the Mooretown boy raised $8,550 which will go to help pay for his continued medical expenses.
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November 9, 2025
Heather Wright/The Independent York 1 Environmental Services is hiring staff for it’s controversial Dresden facility and planning for a meeting with municipal leaders. The Mississauga company has plans to turn the former dump site into a modern landfill and construction and soil waste recycling centre. Community members have been fighting to stop the project along the banks of Molly’s Creek,
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Amid wind and snow, Camlachie remembers
November 9, 2025
The Independent The crowd was slightly smaller – likely due to the cold wind and snow – as the Camlachie community gathered at the cenotaph to remember. The Sunday morning service, organized by the Huron Shores Optimist, included a walk to the cenotaph and the Act of Remembrance which included the Last Post played by Don VanderKlock. Twelve years ago,
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Florence says thank you
November 9, 2025
Heather Wright/The Independent The cold winds blew wet snow from the nearby trees as people from Florence paused to remember those who sacrificed with their service to their country. The village holds its moment of remembrance the Sunday before Remembrance Day each year. The event, now organized by the Dawn-Euphemia Firefighters, brings members of the community to honour those listed
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North Lambton Girls win senior basketball title
November 7, 2025
Heather Wright/The Independent The unbeaten North Lambton Eagles are Lambton-Kent Senior Girls’ basketball champions. The Eagles beat the John McGregor Panthers 53-31 Friday at the Forest high school. Alexis Wice led the Eagles with 17 points, Lainie Rintoul had nine and Lily Heynbergen had seven in the victory. Coaches Adam Willemse, Jacinda Sanders and Tara Petrus, all alumni and teachers
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