Ten custodians fired at Bluewater Bridge as contractor hired
Lambton OPP investigating 15 accidents in snowy weather
January 12, 2024
Lambton OPP are advising people to be careful out on the roads tonight.
Environment Canada has issued a winter travel advisory.
Heavy local snowfall with between 5 to 10 cm accumulation and strong winds gusting with reduced visibility in blowing snows.
Snow at times heavy, will transitioning to rain tonight. Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas.
Lambton OPP are dealing with multiple weather related collisions right now.
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Ten custodians fired at Bluewater Bridge as contractor hired
June 25, 2026
The Independent Ten unionized custodians are out of work after the Federal Bridge Authority replaced them with an independent contractor. Officials with the Public Service Alliance Canada – PSAC – say the employees, some with 20 years of service were fired June 15 and given just 10 minutes to leave the building. The union local President Matt Delaroche called the
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Fire hall renos could cost $850,000, take until 2028
June 24, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent It will likely take $850,0000 and until 2028 to completely renovate the Petrolia/North Enniskillen fire department. That from a consultant who drew up plans to improve the health and safety features of the Centre Street hall. The department needs a decontamination room. Provincial labour laws say firefighters must shower before leaving the hall. There was a plan
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Eureka St. developer can apply for building permits
June 24, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent Larlyn Properties can apply for building permits for its new development on Eureka Street. The developer plans a new fourplex and 32 townhomes behind homes already on Eureka Street. Larry Holmes will build onestorey, “low-maintenance” rental housing units. In March, Holmes received approval for zoning for the project. While there were some residents concerns including about the
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Wilkins, Atkinson to face off in PW mayor’s race
June 24, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent There will be a rematch in the Town of Plympton-Wyoming election. Tim Wilkins has filed his papers to run for mayor. Wilkins, who served four years as councillor, was one of three people who ran in 2022 to replace Lonny Napper, who retired. Wilkins claimed 39 per cent of the vote that year. Gary Atkinson had 47
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