WM, Ontario Premier officially opens natural gas plant in Watford
The Independent among top newspapers in Canada
September 18, 2024
The Independent
The Independent of Petrolia and Central Lambton has won four national awards at the Canadian Community Newspaper Awards.
Newspapers of similar circulation size compete against each other and are judged by a panel of industry experts in 27 categories.
There were nearly 800 entries this year.
The Independent placed second in its division in the prestigious Best All-Around Newspaper. The Mountaineer from Alberta placed first. The Gulf Islands Driftwood from BC placed third.
The Independent took home top honours for the Best Front Page in the country, third place in the Best Editorial page and third place for its two-page photo essay from the 2023 Alvinston Pro Rodeo.
“We’re excited to be acknowledged as one of the best newspapers in the country,” said Publisher Heather Wright.
“The people at The Independent work hard to tell the stories of our community which we know our readers appreciate. And it is also gratifying to see our peers appreciate our efforts as well.”
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WM, Ontario Premier officially opens natural gas plant in Watford
November 12, 2026
The Independent WM officially opened its $150 million renewable natural gas plant and pipeline Thursday. The methane produced at Twin Creeks – one of the largest in Ontario – already powers a nearby greenhouse complex. But only 40 per cent of what is produced by the 1.4 million tonnes of waste hauled to the site yearly is used at the
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LCCVI students held at school as OPP investigated weapons sighting
November 12, 2026
The Independent A few tense moments at LCCVI this afternoon. Students were held at the school until after the normal end of their day after the Lambton-Kent District School Board had students and staff in a “hold and secure” state as a safety measure. LKDSB Public Relations Officer Caress Lee says the school was alerted to an incident at the
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Sting trade former top pick Lammens to Owen Sound
November 12, 2026
Barry Wright/The Independent A much rumoured deal involving Brenner Lammens is now a reality. The former fourth overall pick in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection has been dealt to the Owen Sound Attack for veteran centre Jake Crawford and draft picks. Lammens and a 15th round conditional pick in 2030 goes north. The late round conditional draft choice moves up
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Flyers rollercoaster season continues
November 12, 2026
Barry Wright/The Independent It’s been an up and down season for the Petrolia Flyers. They are now 7-9-2 on the PJHL campaign after losses to Exeter and North Middlesex last weekend. It’s the fourth time this season the Flyers have lost at least two straight games. Friday, Logan Crummy and Ryan Nichols had a goal and two assists each in
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