Clean Harbors OKed to build storm water pond near Petrolia Line
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Too soon for santa?
October 10, 2025
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Ed Babcock, dressed as Santa, and Jolene Daley of Petrolia were among over 100 motorcyclists who were part of the Misfit Elves annual Poker Run.
The event takes riders to five different communities which are served by Christmas For Everyone – the organization which gives out Christmas hampers in much of Lambton County. All the proceeds from the event go to purchase Chirstmas gifts for the hampers.
Babcock, spotted here as the group stopped in Oil Springs Oct. 4, won an award for the best costume of the event.
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Clean Harbors OKed to build storm water pond near Petrolia Line
September 30, 2026
St. Clair appears to be in dark about plans Heather Wright/The Independent Clean Harbors is building a new process water storage pond on what the Ministry of the Environment calls ‘virgin land’ next Petrolia Line. And it appears St. Clair Township officials we not aware the project was in the works. The hazardous waste disposal company has already been given
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Fair weather for the Forest Fall Fair
September 30, 2026
Photos by Blake Ellis and Heather Wright The Forest Fall Fair was blessed with a weekend of good weather Sept. 25 to 27 and the crowds poured in. Friday night, the midway was hopping as people waited for the fireworks display. Saturday, Mason Jordan, 3, of Thedford was started by a small alpacha at the petting zoo. The parade brought
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Dennis slams diversity hiring, climate action group and Aamjiwnaang First Nation at debate
September 29, 2026
Cathy Dobson/Local Journalism Initiative Sarnia mayoral candidate Bill Dennis let his true colours fly at an all-candidates meeting today to help Sarnians decide on their next mayor. It was hosted by Sarnia Rotary at the Dante Club and featured four of the five the mayoral candidates; Mike Bradley, Dennis, Carrie McEachran and Scott Molson . George Stanko had to cancel
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Sarnia officer honoured as Hero Beyond the Badge in Aamjiwnaang
September 29, 2026
Blake Ellis/Local Journalism Initiative A Sarnia police officer has been honoured for his role in Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous people. When Const. Tyler Callander was selected to be the first community officer in Aamjiwnaang First Nation, he didn’t realize his role is connected to Truth and Reconciliation. “Now that I am here and I am invested and it is
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