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Unbeaten and champions: Lambton-Kent Cardinals win Senior Girls basketball title

November 6, 2025

The gym in Dresden was electric as the Lambton-Kent Cardinals Senior Girls basketball team cruised to victory in the Lambton-Kent final.

LK topped Tilbury 57-17 Thursday at home to move on to the SWOSSAA final against Windsor’s Lajeunesse in Dresden on Thursday (Nov. 13). The time has not yet been announced.

The Cardinals won every game they played in the regular season.

Marissa McGee grabs the ball during the LK title game in Dresden Nov. 6
There was just one Cardinal in the middle of the Titans during the LK title game in Dresden Nov. 6
Julia Pegg ties up a Tilbury player during the LK final Nov. 6, 2025

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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

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 were 3-1 going into its game Tuesdayagainst Wallaceburg. The score was not available prior to our press time. Elsewhere last week, LCCVI blanked Great Lakes, 35-0 in high school football with

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