62-year-old facing assault charge after Brigden confrontation
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Killer Bees win home opener in come-from-behind win
October 26, 2026
Barry Wright/The Independent
The Alvinston Killer Bees kept their home crowd on the edge of their seat until they scored five unanswered goals in the third period to beat Brant County, 8-5 in the Bees home opener on Saturday.
Brandon Couto scored twice, including the game-winning goal midway through the final frame and added an assist as did Ethan Lamoureux.
Sheldon Thompson and James McEwan each registered a goal and two assists. Grant Spence and Alex Cunningham also scored for Alvinston. Jordan D’Intino had three assists.
Kaden Fulcher made 22 stops as the home team outshot the visitors, 48-27.
The Killer Bees, 3-0, take on the Lakers in Woodstock Friday night.
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The Independent A 62-year-old St Clair Township man is facing a charge of assault with a weapon after a confrontation in Brigden. Lambton OPP were called to Brigden Road near Jane Street in the community Friday around 1:30 pm. Police found there had been a fight and one person was assaulted with a weapon. Police say the injuries were minor,
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One dead, another person arrested on Walpole Island
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Agar returns as mayor of St. Clair Township
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Entire Plympton-Wyoming council returns to office
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