Chicago man on his way back to US charged with impaired driving

Sydney Goodreau/Heather Wright Photos
This dalmatian wanted an up-close view of the members of the Brigden Royal Canadian Legion and the mass pipe band which led the 175th Brigden Fair Parade Oct. 11. The fair was a big success this year, drawing 49,751 according to Moore Agriculture Society President Michelle Evanitski.
Celebrating 175 years of the Brigden Fair
October 15, 2025
The Independent
It was wall-to-wall people all weekend at the Brigden Fair as warm, clear weather drew people from
across southern Ontario to the St. Clair Township community for the 175th year of the event.






















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