62-year-old facing assault charge after Brigden confrontation
Seven running to fill Oil Springs council seats
August 21, 2026
First election in village since 2010
EDITOR’S NOTE: This information was updated Aug. 24 to include a last minute candidate who had yet to be posted on the village’s website Friday at 5 pm.
Heather Wright/The Independent
Three 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 three challengers, Lara McFarlane, 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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