Sarnia police say it’s never too late to report sexual assault
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IODE honours elementary leaders
June 19, 2026
The Independent
The IODE in Petrolia presented the Margaret Stokes Award to the best all-round student at each of the elementary schools in Petrolia and area.
Recipients not only had high academic standards but were active in their school and a leader in their school and their community.
The students recognized from left to right are William Edgar of St. Philip’s; Xavier St. Pierre of Hillcrest; Melanie Henderson from Lambton Centennial; and Leah Ferguson of Queen Elizabeth II.
The awards were presented by IODE Margaret Stokes Education Officer Karen Douglas.
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