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Legionnaires sign two, Flags three for upcoming seasons

July 2, 2026

Barry Wright/The Independent

Ethan Glavin and Anthony Avellino have signed with the GOHL’s Sarnia Legionnaires for the 2026-27 season.

Glavin, a late round pick by the Sting in 2025, played 43 regular season and playoff games with the Mooretown Flags last season registering two goals, 15 assists and 66 PIM.

Avellino had 10 goals and 29 points in 40 total games last season with the London Jr. Knights U18 AAA squad. Both suited up for four games with Sarnia as affiliated players last season.

The Mooretown Flags has signed a trio of local players: they are Wes Robertson, Quinn Carruthers and George Bracewell.
 

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St. Clair candidates face questions about campground’s future

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York1 wants ‘open, public process’ for Dresden dump

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More tobacco seizures at Blue Water Bridge

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The Independent There has been more seizures of illegal tobacco products at the Blue Water Bridge. Canadian Border Services Agency says  officers at the bridge port seized 16,147 kg of bulk tobacco from a commercial driver coming from the United States Sept. 9. The tobacco is valued at $2,987,357. Then, on Sept. 10, border services officers seized 4,992 kg of

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