Police search for witness after pedestrian killed on Walpole Island First Nation
Lambton beach water quality now available faster
May 30, 2025
The Independent
Swimmers will have a little extra peace of mind heading into the waters of Lambton County; Lambton Public Health will be monitoring five major beaches five days a week.
Public health has been monitoring water quality for years; this year the program starts Monday. Officials say predictive beach model monitoring will be used at both the North and South Beaches in Grand Bend, Ipperwash’s Main Beach, Bright’s Groves beaches and Canatara Park. The predictive model monitoring will give the public information sooner including access to it by texting the word Beach to 226-909-3003 or visiting Lambton Public Health’s website.
Pinery Park and Highland Glen will be tested weekly.
No beaches along the St. Clair River are monitored but signs are posted along the river advising of high bacteria after a heavy rain.
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Police search for witness after pedestrian killed on Walpole Island First Nation
September 15, 2026
The Independent Walpole Island Police and Lambton OPP are looking for witnesses after a pedestrian was struck and killed on the island. Saturday night, around 11:20 pm, police were called to Chiefs Road between Tecumseh and Austin road for a collision involving an SUV and a person. A 48-year-old Walpole Island resident was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are
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Appliance likely started fire in Brigden area home
September 15, 2026
The Independent St. Clair Township fire officials say an appliance likely started a fire in a home near Brigden. Around 2:30 am Saturday, Sept. 12, firefighters from Bridgen, Courtright, Wilkesport and Becher were called to a home on Oil Springs Line. No one was home at the time. Firefighters fought the blaze and were on the scene until 9:15 the
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Another new owner for former Sarnia school property
September 15, 2026
Valued at $2.4 million, Devine Street school land sold for $1.5 million Cathy Dobson/The Independent A key three acres in the heart of Sarnia’s southend was auctioned off for $1.5 million on Monday, suggesting that the vacant lot may finally see some development. The former Devine St. School site at the corner of Brock and Devine streets has sat idle
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CEEH emergency department construction to begin in late October or November
September 15, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent Construction on Petrolia’s new emergency department will start in late October or early November. That from Bluewater Health officials during a Petrolia Council meeting Monday. Officials revealed K&L Construction has won the $14 million contract to build the new ER and the official ground breaking will be held in late October or early November. Construction will begin
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