York1’s official proposal have “no significant changes” say Chatham-Kent officials
Killer Bees win season opener against Brant County
October 16, 2026
Barry Wright/The Independent
The Alvinston Killer Bees scored five times in the first period and went on to beat the Brant County Riverhawks, 10-6
in Burford on Saturday night.
Ethan Lamoureux registered the hat trick and James McEwan had two goals and two assists for the Bees in its first game in defence of its Metro Division championship in the Northern Premier Senior Hockey League.
Kyle Brothers also scored twice for Alvinston with singles going to Cameron Krupa, Brandon Couto and Sheldon Thompson. Newly-signed forward Mason Goldie had three assists.
Joseph Raymaakers made 23 saves in the Bees crease as Alvinston outshot the Riverhawks, 51-29.
The Bees are back in action against the Lakers in Woodstock this Saturday.
Alvinston’s home opener is against Brant County on Oct. 24. Game time in Alvinston is 6:45pm.
Meantime, Alvinston signed another player Thursday, adding long-time Petrolia Squires defenceman Thomas Moxley. The 6’4″ blueliner spent parts of eight seasons with the Squires.
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York1’s official proposal have “no significant changes” say Chatham-Kent officials
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Four proposals were filed on the Environmental Registry of Ontario late Friday; residents have until Dec. 21 to submit comments Heather Wright/The Independent Officials in Chatham-Kent say there have been “no significant changes” to York1 Environmental’s plan for the former Dresden dump to the first plan it submitted in 2024. That as the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
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February move in for Small House residents
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Squires drop weekend game to Seaforth
November 6, 2026
Barry Wright/The Independent The Petrolia Squires tasted defeat for the first time this season bowing 4-1 in Seaforth last Sunday. The Centenaires jumped out to a 2-0 lead after a period and increased their advantage to 3-0 after two. TJ Harris scored the lone goal for the Squires before Seaforth put the game away with a goal 39 seconds later.
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