Canada votes today; polls open in Lambton at 9:30 am
Wyoming’s Jackson named to all-star team
May 8, 2023
Core Jackson has been named to the second team all-conference squad in the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference.
The LCCVI grad, from Wyoming, batted .323 with 62 hits and 45 runs in 51 games this season with the Phoenix-based South Mountain Community College. He tied for the team lead with 16 doubles and added three triples, four home runs, 32 RBIs and nine stolen bases.
Jackson and his Cougar teammates lost two 5-4 games to Tucson’s Pima Community College Thursday and Friday and were eliminated from the junior college regional playoffs.
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Canada votes today; polls open in Lambton at 9:30 am
April 27, 2025
After 36 days of campaigning, Canadians cast their ballots in the federal election today. The polls open at 9:30 am in Ontario and are open for 12 hours for voting in what many experts say is one of the most consequential elections of our times due to threats from US President Donald Trump to impose crippling tariffs on Canadian goods
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Right-wing influence group behind Canadian Crime Watch page
April 27, 2025
Brett McKay/Local Journalism InitiativeSource: Investigative Journalism Foundation A Canadian crime news Facebook page has spent thousands to grow its audience and boost its content during the election. While the ads themselves avoid partisan political activity, they are linked to prominent right-wing political influence group Canada Proud and a company that has done work for the federal Conservatives, an IJF investigation
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From boring to conspiracies; candidates online
April 27, 2025
Blake Ellis/The Independent During the 2025 federal election, candidates have used social media to their advantage to connect with voters. But, it can also reveal what they really believe in short time span of the campaign. The Independent took a dive into the social media accounts of the seven candidates vying for to be MP of Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong. Incumbent Marilyn Gladu
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Union worries about Lambton College job losses
April 27, 2025
Heather Wright/The Independent Forty support staff at Lambton College have already left and there are fears of far more job losses due to the federal government cutting the number of International student visas. The union representing the workers is looking for a clear plan from college administration. In January, the federal government admitted the program was out of control
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