Heather Wright/The Independent Petrolia has given the green light for Lambton County to ink a deal with the developers of Petrolia Sky subdivision. But it will take a lot of coordination and time before any shovels are in the ground. May 12, Petrolia council gave Lambton County planning staff the okay to draw up a subdivision agreement for Petrolia Sky,

Heather Wright/The Independent The federal riding which serves Lambton County will continue to be called Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong. That’s after MP Marilyn Gladu wrote to the Procedure and House Affairs Committee removing her request to drop Bkejwanong from the riding name. Gladu says the issue dates back several years when Charles Sampson was Chief of Bkejwanong. When it was suggested the First

No injuries have been reported The Independent Lambton OPP are reporting a major fire in Grand Bend Friday afternoon. Police say there is a structure fire between Lake Road and Greenhaven Drive which has closed Highway 21/Ontario Street. Police have also closed Main Street and Greenway Road in Grand Bend Video on social media shows the large amounts of smoke

The Independent There will soon be more recreation options in Oil Springs thanks to the Judith and Norman Alix Foundation. The village has received a $81,300 grant to turn a little used skate park at the Youth Centre into a multi-use court for pickleball, tennis and basketball. The project also includes new lights for the baseball field. The grant was