Dresden bank to become new youth and community hub
Township to study ‘consistent’ speed limits on the St. Clair Parkway
January 20, 2026
The Independent
St. Clair Township’s deputy mayor says council is a “laughing stock” of the south end of the community because it can’t figure out what speed limit to set for the St. Clair Parkway.
The comment came after resident Megan Seys asked council to conduct a traffic study to harmonize the speed limits. She noted some residential areas have posted speeds of 50 or 60 km/h while at least one other has an 80 km/h speed limit.
“This inconsistency can create confusion for drivers and increases the risk of excessive speed, especially for those unfamiliar with the area,” she wrote.
Deputy Mayor Steve Miller agreed, asking for the traffic study. “We’re the laughing stock of the south end, because you can’t decide what speed of what we want on that road.
“I think it’s time that we did something about it.”
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Dresden bank to become new youth and community hub
May 29, 2026
The Independent The former TD Bank in Dresden will have new life – Dresden Sidestreets Youth Centre has purchased the building with plans to turn it into a community hub. The branch closed in June 2025. Sidestreets worked with a local lawyer, Stuart Kiar, and Realtor Karen Melton to strike a deal for the building. The hub will not only
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Sarnia Police hire interim chief
May 29, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent The Sarnia Police Service has brought in the head of the Coalition for Canadian Police Excellence to lead the department through a difficult period. Former Deputy Toronto Police Chief Mike Federico will step into the role of interim chief in Sarnia June 15. Police Services Board Chair Kelly Ash says the move comes at the recommendation of
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Seven local athletes advance to OFSAA track and field championship
May 29, 2026
John Wright/The Independent Three LCCVI athletes hit the podium during the first day of the OFSAA West Regional track and field championships. Rayah Minten, Kole Chapman and Kallee Elliott are among seven Lambton athletes advancing to the provincial championship. Minten topped a field of 16 competitors with a throw of 11.56m, just one centimetre more than her throw best throw
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Marriott running for re-election in Enniskillen
May 29, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent One month into the nomination period for municipal council, there are a few more people announcing their intentions to run for office. Most notably, Kevin Marriott is looking for a fourth term as the mayor of Enniskillen township. Marriott was elected as a councillor 1994. He held the position of deputy-mayor for seven years before becoming mayor
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