Greenhill Gardens closed; upkeep of six-acre garden ‘challenging’
London man arrested in 2020 Kettle and Stony Point murder
September 11, 2024
A 20 year-old London man has been charged with the murder of David Oliver in 2020.
Oliver was reported missing on July 31, 2020 and just two days later, his body was found a short distance away from his red Dodge Ram pick-up truck. His body was found Aug. 2, 2020 near the former army camp.
The OPP and the Anishinabek Police Service investigated following up on a number of tips.
In July 2023, the Kettle and Stony Point First Nation and the erected billboards hoping to unearth new clues about Oliver who was remembered as “a great student, talented athlete and a loving and caring man”
A $50,000 reward was also offered for information leading to the arrest of Oliver’s killer.
OPP say on Tuesday, a 20 year-old London man was charged with second degree murder and indignity to a body.
The accused was a youth at the time so his name is protected under the Criminal Youth Justice Act.
He was slated to be in Sarnia Court today.
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Greenhill Gardens closed; upkeep of six-acre garden ‘challenging’
June 16, 2025
The Independent Greenhill Gardens – a once privately-owned oasis in Wilkesport – is closed to the public. That from the St. Clair Region Conservation Foundation which took over the grounds in 2024. The gardens were cultivated by Joy Robson for years and her husband, Bill, allowed people to come and walk through the gardens for free. After the death of
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Thedford EMS changes years away
June 15, 2025
The Independent Thedford residents won’t be losing their ambulance station for some time. That from Lambton County officials. Last month, Lambton Shores councillors voiced concern about a county plan which would close the Thedford station and have Forest paramedics to cover their calls. Lambton EMS also plans to move the Grand Bend station near Pinery Park hoping to provide better
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No ATV rally for Petrolia Ag Society
June 15, 2025
The Independent There will not be ATVs rumbling through Petrolia this summer. Kelly Humphrey of the Petrolia Enniskillen Agricultural Society came to council in mid-May asking if PEAS could host an ATV rally with Greenwood Park as a starting and finishing point and using Petrolia streets to get to the starting and finishing point. Julie Bullock, director of parks and
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Fair banner may not fly
June 14, 2025
The Independent The Moore Agricultural Society has some big plans for the 175th anniversary of the Brigden Fair. But not all of their plans may work out. The ag society has asked for and received several approvals from St. Clair Township council for special events at the landmark fair including allowing a low-level Canadian Armed Forces Flyby and helicopter landings
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