Two Ontario men face charges after alleged immigration fraud at Lambton College
Petrolia’s Jaques scores in PJHL All-Star game
December 28, 2024
Andrew Jaques had a goal in the final minutes of the PJHL West All-Star Game, but it wasn’t enough for the Yeck Division.
The Stobbs division took the contest, held at the Ken Houston Memorial Agricultural Arena, 8-5 Saturday night. It was part of a day-long celebration of hockey in Dresden.
Jaques, from the Petrolia Flyers, scored with less than three minutes left in the third. His teammate, Mateo Craievich had an assist on the Yeck division’s third goal in the second.
Vito Alfano of the Wheatley Omstead Sharks had three goals and three assists and Trevor Laure of the Lakeshore Canadians had two goals and three assist for the Stobbs Division.
Donovan Appleford had one goal and two assists for the Yeck Division on the night.
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Two Ontario men face charges after alleged immigration fraud at Lambton College
July 10, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was edited July 10 to include comments from the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Two men are facing immigration and criminal charges after Lambton College tipped authorities off about a student immigration scam. College officials called the Canada Border Services Agency in February 2025, about students who had dealt with immigration consultants.
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Whoops: Local plowing match officials back track, confirms Brigden will host 2027 IPM after all
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Integrity Commissioner dismisses complaint against Dennis’ ‘woke’ art tirade
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