Sarnia police say it’s never too late to report sexual assault
Canadian border guards seize $24.6 million in cocaine at the Bluewater Bridge
August 10, 2025
Ontario man facing trafficking charges
The Independent
A 29 year-old from Caledon is facing drug trafficking charges after Canadian Border Security guards found 197 kilos of cocaine in transport at the Bluewater Bridge.
CBSA says on July 23, a commercial truck entering at Point Edward from the United States was inspected. In the trailer, border services officers found seven bags containing bricks of cocaine weighing 197 kilos with an estimated street value of $24.6 million.
Onkar Kalsi, 29, of Caledon has been charged by the RCMP with importation of cocaine and possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.
The investigation is continuing, officials said.
From January 1 to July 10, CBSA seized 1,684 kilograms of cocaine at the border; 1,164 kilograms was from the US.
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Sarnia police say it’s never too late to report sexual assault
September 24, 2026
The Independent Sarnia Police are pointing to the conviction of a former Sarnia Observer sports reporter to remind victims of sexual assault it is never too late to call police. Sept. 18, Miller, who now lives in Penticton, BC, was found guilty of four counts of sexual interference and one count of invitation to sexual touching. The convictions stem from
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Mural of ‘iconic Sarnia images’ on Indian Road complete
September 24, 2026
The Independent Drivers taking Indian or Plank Roads in Sarnia have something new to see – a giant mural of what Imperial Oil officials call some of the most iconic images of Sarnia-Lambton. Local artist Kennady Osborne of Seventh Rayn Design. Co created the work first on canvas. Then, the art work was transformed into a 95-foot by 30-foot mural,
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Young people urged to stay involved in municipal politics
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Dennis leaves all-candidates forum before it begins
September 23, 2026
Cathy Dobson/The Independent An abrupt departure by Bill Dennis at a youth-led all-candidates forum Wednesday means the five Sarnia mayoral candidates have not yet faced off during this municipal election campaign. Numerous people witnessed a verbal altercation between Dennis and a youth prior to the event held at the Lambton College events centre. He left shortly after, according to Michelle
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