Police search for witness after pedestrian killed on Walpole Island First Nation
Over 260 kilograms of meth seized at Bluewater Bridge
February 17, 2026
The Independent
Customs officers at the Bluewater Bridge in Point Edward have seized 16 duffle bags of methamphetamine.
Feb. 4, a commercial truck arriving at the bridge was searched by border services officers and a detector dog and found the 16 bags containing 266.4 kilograms of methamphetamine.
Kulbir Singh, 29, of Woodstock was arrested and turned over to the RCMP. He’s charged with importation of methamphetamine and possession for the purpose of trafficking.
Since January 2025, border officials say 616.5 kilograms of methamphetamine has been seized at southern Ontario borders with the United States.
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Police search for witness after pedestrian killed on Walpole Island First Nation
September 15, 2026
The Independent Walpole Island Police and Lambton OPP are looking for witnesses after a pedestrian was struck and killed on the island. Saturday night, around 11:20 pm, police were called to Chiefs Road between Tecumseh and Austin road for a collision involving an SUV and a person. A 48-year-old Walpole Island resident was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are
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Appliance likely started fire in Brigden area home
September 15, 2026
The Independent St. Clair Township fire officials say an appliance likely started a fire in a home near Brigden. Around 2:30 am Saturday, Sept. 12, firefighters from Bridgen, Courtright, Wilkesport and Becher were called to a home on Oil Springs Line. No one was home at the time. Firefighters fought the blaze and were on the scene until 9:15 the
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Another new owner for former Sarnia school property
September 15, 2026
Valued at $2.4 million, Devine Street school land sold for $1.5 million Cathy Dobson/The Independent A key three acres in the heart of Sarnia’s southend was auctioned off for $1.5 million on Monday, suggesting that the vacant lot may finally see some development. The former Devine St. School site at the corner of Brock and Devine streets has sat idle
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CEEH emergency department construction to begin in late October or November
September 15, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent Construction on Petrolia’s new emergency department will start in late October or early November. That from Bluewater Health officials during a Petrolia Council meeting Monday. Officials revealed K&L Construction has won the $14 million contract to build the new ER and the official ground breaking will be held in late October or early November. Construction will begin
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