The Independent Sarnia Fire Rescue officials say a person has drown Monday in Lake Huron off The Cove near Canatara Park. This is the second person who has drown in Sarnia over the Labour Day weekend. Sept. 7, fire officials were called to The Cove around 3 pm for a report of a possible drowning. Three marine fire units and

‘Hero’ Eastman “carried sunshine in her smile” says friend Editor’s note; an earlier version of this story named an incorrect beach. Heather Wright/The Independent A tragedy in the waters of Lake Huron; a young mother saving her child struggling in Lake Huron at Mike Weir Park in Bright’s Grove has died. Friends are remembering her as someone who “carried sunshine

Cathy Dobson/The Independent Robyn Johnson says she’ll be living in a tent if she’s forced to leave her $770 a month, two-bedroom townhouse. She’s lived on a fixed income at Village Green, a group of townhouses at 848 and 852 Exmouth St. in Sarnia, for 20years and never thought she’d have to move. But that was before the 45-unit complex

The Independent Brooke-Alvinston officials say two major recreation projects are moving along well. In a recent report to council, Parks and Recreation Manager, Greg Thornicroft, said the $2 million project to replace the Alvinston arena floor is on schedule. Thornicroft says the new compressor and motor have been installed, brine has been pumped back into the lines under the floor