ICYMI: Investigation into suspended Sarnia police chief now a criminal matter
‘Shocking increase’ in seat belt charges in Lambton
June 27, 2024
Lambton OPP say officers are seeing a “shocking increase” in the number of passengers not wearing seat belts.
Ontario was the first province to pass seat belt laws in 1976. If you or any passenger under 16 in your car is found unbelted, you could face fines between $240 and $1,000. You could also be given two demerit points.
Since the May long weekend, Lambton OPP have issued 229 passenger seat belt violations compared to 35 in the same time frame one year ago.
The OPP wants to remind drivers and passengers “properly wearing a seat belt provides you, your family and other passengers your best chance of surviving a collision and reducing fatalities and injuries on our roads.”
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ICYMI: Investigation into suspended Sarnia police chief now a criminal matter
August 3, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent The investigation of the actions of Sarnia Police Chief Derek Davis is now a criminal matter. That’s according to a letter from the Law Enforcement Complaints Agency sent to the owner of The Sarnia Journal. It was provided to The Independent by Nathan Colquhoun and verified by the LECA as authentic. Colquhoun filed the complaint to the
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Line 5 pipeline construction approval overturned by Michigan Supreme Court
August 2, 2026
Sarnia’s mayor calls for feds and province to get involved Heather Wright/The Independent Sarnia’s mayor is calling on the provincial and federal governments to step up after the Michigan Supreme Court pulled the plug on a building permit for a replacement project for Line 5. Enbridge has been trying to find a way to improve the international pipeline which brings
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Corunna’s Athletic Park filled with families for Capitan Kidd Days
August 2, 2026
Blake Ellis/The Independent Kids of all ages have been having fun at Capitan Kidd Days at Corunna Athletic Park this weekend. The four-day event includes both a baseball and a volleyball tournament, nightly music and lots for the kids to do. Saturday, the Kid’s Fun Zone was the place to be with Bluey greeting friends and lots to explore. There
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Thedford celebrates Lumberjack Days
August 2, 2026
Blake Ellis/The Independent Thedford Lumberjacks Days brought hundreds of people to the Lambton Shores community over the weekend. The Kids Lumber Run kicked off Saturday’s festivities bright and early at 9 am. It was a fun run for the youngsters who were divided into their age groups ranging from 5 and 15 years as their raced around the route on
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