62-year-old facing assault charge after Brigden confrontation
Road detours on Courtright Line
August 14, 2023
FROM ENBRIDGE GAS: Due to unforeseen weather delays, the road closures communicated below did not go ahead as planned earlier this week. Instead, the closures will now occur from Monday, August 14 to Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. During that time, Courtright Line will be closed between Waubuno Road and Telfer Road, and Waubuno Road will be closed between Courtright Line and Moore Line. We regret any confusion this unplanned change in schedule may have caused.
Please visit the Enbridge Gas project webpage at enbridgegas.com/dawncorunnaproject to stay informed about this and future road closures. The page will be updated to reflect any future changes in the construction schedule, including the timing and location road closures, as soon as this information is available.
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62-year-old facing assault charge after Brigden confrontation
October 27, 2026
The Independent A 62-year-old St Clair Township man is facing a charge of assault with a weapon after a confrontation in Brigden. Lambton OPP were called to Brigden Road near Jane Street in the community Friday around 1:30 pm. Police found there had been a fight and one person was assaulted with a weapon. Police say the injuries were minor,
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One dead, another person arrested on Walpole Island
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The Independent One person is dead and another is in police custody on Walpole Island. Lambton OPP were called to River Road around 1:30 am Monday for a disturbance. They found one person who was injured and pronounced dead at the scene. Officers arrested one person at the scene without incident. “Investigators believe this to be an isolated incident with
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Agar returns as mayor of St. Clair Township
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Heather Wright/The Independent Jeff Agar will return as St Clair Township Mayor. He defeated newcomer Bruce Gibson with a margin of 3,625 to 1,114 votes. “It’s mind-boggling,” Agar said of the wait to find out if he won. “Even if you think you’re gonna win, it’s still is because you never know.” Agar says it was a very long campaign,
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Entire Plympton-Wyoming council returns to office
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