St. Clair candidates quizzed about bringing business to town
Habitat for Humanity starts next Lambton build in Forest
October 3, 2025
The Independent
Work on the next Habitat for Humanity housing in Forest has begun.
Officials were on hand Oct. 2 to turn the soil on the four-plex to be built on Union Street. The building will be near two homes built by Habitat volunteers in 2023.
On hand for the event was Darryl Blum of Habitat for Humanity Sarnia/Lambton, Tren who is one of the future home owners, Lambton Shores Mayor Doug Cook, Stephen McAuley, Lambton Shores Chief Administrative Officer, and Sarnia-Lambton Habitat for Humanity CEO David Waters.
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St. Clair candidates quizzed about bringing business to town
October 8, 2026
Blake Ellis/The Independent Economic development, data centres and infrastructure renewal were on the minds of St. Clair Township voters. During an All-Candidates forum in Corunna Sept. 29, the candidates were asked what can be done to attract more businesses to Corunna and St. Clair Township. Ward 1 Candidate Tracy Kingston said the municipality needs more promotion. Currently the township doesn’t
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County libraries open longer Oct. 26 for voting
October 8, 2026
The Independent Voters with unreliable internet access will be able to go to their local libraries this municipal election. All of Lambton’s municipalities will be using internet voting this election. But in some areas of the county, internet is spotty at best. Lambton libraries have free wi-fi to anyone either through their own devices or with the libraries computers. On
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Water rates going up in Enniskillen Township
October 8, 2026
Blake Ellis/The Independent Enniskillen Township residents will see an increase in its water and sewer rates in 2027. Council approved the rate increases at Monday’s meeting that were proposed by Administrator-Clerk Christine Poland. “I’m recommending we increase again by the 45 cents over the Petrolia rate,” said Poland. This will result in a four cent increase beginning in January with
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Sports Briefs: Lancers baseball team hands Eagles first loss
October 8, 2026
Barry Wright/The Independent LCCVI outscored North Lambton, 8-6 in high school baseball at Morrison Field on Monday. It was the Eagles first loss of the season after four straight victories. The Lancers continued to score on Tuesday, getting a 19-3 win over Wallaceburg to improve their record to 4-1. Elsewhere last week, LCCVI blanked Great Lakes, 35-0 in high school
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