62-year-old facing assault charge after Brigden confrontation
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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62-year-old facing assault charge after Brigden confrontation
October 27, 2026
The Independent A 62-year-old St Clair Township man is facing a charge of assault with a weapon after a confrontation in Brigden. Lambton OPP were called to Brigden Road near Jane Street in the community Friday around 1:30 pm. Police found there had been a fight and one person was assaulted with a weapon. Police say the injuries were minor,
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One dead, another person arrested on Walpole Island
October 27, 2026
The Independent One person is dead and another is in police custody on Walpole Island. Lambton OPP were called to River Road around 1:30 am Monday for a disturbance. They found one person who was injured and pronounced dead at the scene. Officers arrested one person at the scene without incident. “Investigators believe this to be an isolated incident with
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Agar returns as mayor of St. Clair Township
October 27, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent Jeff Agar will return as St Clair Township Mayor. He defeated newcomer Bruce Gibson with a margin of 3,625 to 1,114 votes. “It’s mind-boggling,” Agar said of the wait to find out if he won. “Even if you think you’re gonna win, it’s still is because you never know.” Agar says it was a very long campaign,
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Entire Plympton-Wyoming council returns to office
October 27, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent The entire council in Plympton-Wyoming has been returned to office. Mayor elect Gary Atkinson defeated Tim Wilkins 2,061 to 1,633 in the polls Monday. Deputy mayor elect Netty McEwen got more than double the votes of challenger Brad Zantingh. Alex Boughen topped the polls for councillors with 2,446 votes; John Van Klaveren had 2,164 votes; Mike Vasey collected
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