LCCVI, North Lambton bow out in Lambton-Kent boys volleyball finals
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The Inflatable Race, which was run last year for the first time, above, will be moved to 8 pm at Greenwood Park.
Petrolia shifts some Canada Day events indoors
June 29, 2026
The Independent
This week’s extreme heat has prompted Petrolia officials to move some events indoors.
Environment Canada has issued a Heat Warning until Friday with temperatures climbing up to 36 C and the humidex values at 45 C.
Laurissa Ellsworth, director of marketing, arts and recreation for Petrolia, says because of the high temperatures the schedule has been adjusted. The Field of Fun Days will move into the Petrolia Y gym from 11:30 am to 2 pm.
The Splash Pad will stay open and the ribbon cutting of the new soccer field at Tank Street Heritage Field will be outdoors at 1″30 pm.
An Inflatables Race scheduled for 2 pm at Tank Street Heritage Field will be held at Greenwood Park at 8 pm in the hopes of cooler temperatures. The Re/Max Sarnia Realty hot air balloon will also be at Morrison field from 7 to 9 pm, weather permitting.
All of the town’s other events will remain as scheduled.
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LCCVI, North Lambton bow out in Lambton-Kent boys volleyball finals
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John Wright/The Independent John McGregor took down both Lambton County ‘AA’ schools in the LKSSAA boys volleyball finals Wednesday in Chatham. The Panthers beat North Lambton 25-20, 25-18, and 25-20 in the junior final. The match was the Eagles first appearance in a Lambton-Kent ‘AA’ championship game since moving up to the division last season. John McGregor defeated LCCVI 25-15,
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