Petrolia for cash in second round of housing funding
Killer Bees sting four times in the second to take game three in Stratford
March 23, 2024
The Alvinston Killer Bees will bring a 2-1 series lead back home for game four of the best-of-seven Western Ontario Super Hockey League semi-final on Sunday night in Alvinston.
The Bees blanked the Fighting Irish, 6-0 Saturday in Stratford to take the lead in the series.
Following a scoreless first period, the Bees scored four times in the second period and added two more in the final frame.
Ethan Lamoureaux broke the ice early in the second period before James McEwan and Brennan Feasey scored less than a minute apart to increase Alvinston’s lead to three. Lamoureaux scored his second of the game with just six seconds left in the period. Carson Perry and Aidan Preuter added third period power play goals for the winners. McEwan had three assists.
Nolan DeKoning turned aside 35 shots for the shutout as the home team outshot the Bees, 35-27.
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Petrolia for cash in second round of housing funding
September 16, 2024
Heather Wright/The Independent Petrolia is hoping the second time will be a charm. The town will again apply for the federal government’s Housing Accelerator Fund. The federal program was announced early in 2024 and early this summer Petrolia and Plympton-Wyoming and Warwick were shut out of funding which would have allowed the municipalities to attract more affordable housing investment in
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Town may recognize Petrolia White Rose Band with plaque
September 16, 2024
Heather Wright/The Independent Norm Sutherland wants Petrolia to honour its musical history. He’s written a letter to town council asking if it will consider erecting a plaque at the new bandshell, built as a legacy project during the town’s 150th anniversary. “Mr. Percie Cox, musical director of the Petrolia White Rose Band and teacher of almost all of the youngsters
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Lambton wants tighter rules for vape sales
September 16, 2024
Heather Wright/The Independent Lambton Public Health officials want vape shop owners who sell to minors to face Automatic Prohibition, just like store owners who sell cigarettes. In a report to Lambton County Council, Jordan Banninga, manager of health promotion says a recent survey shows up to 30 per cent of teens from 15 to 19 have tried vaping at least
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OPP urge safety as deer season starts
September 16, 2024
It’s that time of year again. Lambton OPP are urging drivers to be on the lookout for deer. OPP suggest watching for deer especially in rural and wooded areas, use your high beams to illuminate the eyes of a deer on or near the road. If you see a deer, the OPP suggests you slow down and blow your horn
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