Six running to fill Oil Springs council seats
Six running to fill Oil Springs council seats
August 21, 2026
First election in village since 2010
Heather Wright/The Independent
Two political newcomers are looking to become Oil Springs councillors.
At the close of nomination day, six people are in the running for four council seats in Lambton’s smallest municipality.
Connie McFadden, Larry Wagner, Jordan Newport and Adam Veen are all seeking re-election. All four were acclaimed in the 2022 municipal election.
This year they face two challengers, Dain Pearson and Benjamin Baker.
While the candidates won’t be official until certification Monday, the incumbent mayor, Ian Veen, is the lone candidate for the top job.
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Cook faces a challenge from Councillor Wilcox in Lambton Shores
August 21, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent Lambton Shores Mayor Doug Cook is facing a challenge for the municipality’s top job from a two-time councillor. On the last day of the Oct. 26 municipal nomination period, Jeff Wilcox, who has represented the Thedford area since 2018, has thrown his hat into the ring for the mayor’s position. Cook, who was first elected as a
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Field, Marriott, Case, Veen unopposed in Oct. 26 municipal election
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Heather Wright/The Independent It appears there won’t be an election for mayor in Petrolia, Enniskillen, Warwick and Oil Springs this year. Nominations for the Oct. 26 municipal election have just closed across the province. Clerks in each municipality will verify the list of candidates Monday. However, in the online portals for Petrolia, Enniskillen, Warwick and Oil Springs, only one candidate
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He’s in
August 21, 2026
Incumbent Mike Bradley is running for mayor of Sarnia The Independent Mike Bradley is in the race for Sarnia’s mayor. Bradley was first elected as a councillor in 1985 and was first elected mayor in 1988. He’s served as mayor ever since. Bradley faces a challenge from current city/county councillor Bill Dennis, Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce head Carrie McEacheran,
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McRoberts says there was no “pay off” for her to leave Sarnia’s mayoral race as Dennis alleges
August 21, 2026
Municipal election campaign officially begins Friday Cathy Dobson/The Independent As Sarnia’s municipal election campaign officially kicks off Friday afternoon, the mayoral race is already mired in accusations and personal attacks. Chrissy McRoberts’ withdrawal from the mayoral race and her endorsement of candidate Carrie McEachran Aug. 20, was immediately followed by a social media post from Bill Dennis accusing McRoberts of
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