Dresden bank to become new youth and community hub
Dawn-Euphemia recycles over 70 per cent of its residential garbage
February 3, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent
If the province needs some pointers on how to meet its recycling goals, it may want to visit Dawn-Euphemia.
A recent report prepared for the township by Bluewater Recycling Association – the township’s waste and recycling provider – shows over the last 20 years Dawn-Euphemia has far exceeded other municipalities recycling efforts.
In most rural municipalities, BRA officials say, about 38 per cent of the waste is recycled. The province has set a target of 60 per cent recycling although the latest figures show only about 25 to 30 per cent of residential waste is successfully recycled.
In Dawn-Euphemia, over 70 per cent of residential waste has been recycled.
In the last 25 years, the townships recycling efforts have saved more than 9.6 million kilowatt hours of electricity and 35.6 million litres of water as well as 6,236 cubic yards of landfill space.
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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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