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Busy Killer Bees in the off season

June 9, 2023

It’s been a busy few weeks for the Alvinston Killer Bees of the Western Ontario Super Hockey League.

The Bees have re-signed goaltender Nolan DeKoning along with forwards Matt Stevens, Carson Perry and Dawson Winchester and defenceman Bayly Fryfogle.

They’ve also acquired Ethan Scott in a trade with Woodstock and signed Rylan Bowers, who played last season with the GOJHL’s London Nationals.

The team has also announced that captain Scott Case has retired from playing and will transition to the team’s coaching staff.

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Police search for witness after pedestrian killed on Walpole Island First Nation

September 15, 2026

The Independent Walpole Island Police and Lambton OPP are looking for witnesses after a pedestrian was struck and killed on the island. Saturday night, around 11:20 pm, police were called to Chiefs Road between Tecumseh and Austin road for a collision involving an SUV and a person. A 48-year-old Walpole Island resident was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are

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Appliance likely started fire in Brigden area home

September 15, 2026

The Independent St. Clair Township fire officials say an appliance likely started a fire in a home near Brigden. Around 2:30 am Saturday, Sept. 12, firefighters from Bridgen, Courtright, Wilkesport and Becher were called to a home on Oil Springs Line. No one was home at the time. Firefighters fought the blaze and were on the scene until 9:15 the

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Another new owner for former Sarnia school property

September 15, 2026

Valued at $2.4 million, Devine Street school land sold for $1.5 million Cathy Dobson/The Independent A key three acres in the heart of Sarnia’s southend was auctioned off for $1.5 million on Monday, suggesting that the vacant lot may finally see some development. The former Devine St. School site at the corner of Brock and Devine streets has sat idle

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CEEH emergency department construction to begin in late October or November

September 15, 2026

Heather Wright/The Independent Construction on Petrolia’s new emergency department will start in late October or early November. That from Bluewater Health officials during a Petrolia Council meeting Monday. Officials revealed K&L Construction has won the $14 million contract to build the new ER and the official ground breaking will be held in late October or early November. Construction will begin

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