Bright’s Grove library construction expected to start in July
Pinsonneault to be PC candidate in Lambton-Kent-Middlesex
January 28, 2024
A Chatham-Kent municipal politician will be the Progressive Conservative’s candidate in the race to replace former Labour Minister Monte McNaughton.
The Lambton-Kent-Middlesex Progressive Conservative Association chose Steve Pinsonneault from Thamesville at a nomination meeting which was closed to the public Saturday morning in the wake of McNaughton’s nomination in September.
Pinsonneault, who has represented East Kent for 17 years around the Chatham-Kent council table, defeated Neal Roberts, the head of the Middlesex London Paramedic Service in a vote among members of the riding association.
Pinsonneault in a previous interview said he hoped to bring his municipal perspective to Queen’s Park.
The PC government is expected to call an election in the riding before April.
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Bright’s Grove library construction expected to start in July
June 22, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent Construction on the $5.8 million upgrade at the Bright’s Grove Library will start a little in sooner than expected. And that means the Gallery in the Grove will close Saturday. Since 2017, Lambton County, which provides staff and operates the library, and the City of Sarnia, which owns the building, have been talking about expanding the library.
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One scrappy Hometown Hero
June 22, 2026
Blake Ellis/The Independent The young man they call the P-Town Scrapper was among four people honoured by the Toastmasters of Petrolia as Hometown Heros. Cathy Tong presented the awards to four people whose dedication to the community and volunteerism may not otherwise be recognized. She organized the contest saying she wanted to honour people in Petrolia and area who do
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Community to raise $5M for Grand Bend centre
June 22, 2026
The Independent Lambton Shores council has given the okay to draw up building plans for the proposed Grand Bend Community Centre project. The $15 million centre project was given the green light by council in May with a request for staff to come up with a way to fundraise for some of the cost. Staff suggested, and council agreed, to
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Housing in Thedford warehouse needs MOE’s approval
June 19, 2026
The Independent A developer’ plans to build apartments in Thedford will have to wait. Robert Hewitt owns a former Grand Trunk Railway warehouse on Pearl Street and wants to create apartments upstairs. Lambton Shores council isn’t opposed, but says benzene has been found on the property. The amount is small and doesn’t affect the commercial use of the property, but,
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