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Rob LaLande says veterans are upset they are not being looked after by their own government. And he’s trying to do something about it.The veteran is one of 21 people running for the newly formed Veteran’s Coalition Party. LaLande, a former member of the Princess Patricia Light Infantry who served in Croatia, says a group of veterans began working on

Auction raises $30,900 For 26 years, people have opened their wallets and their hearts at the massive pie auction which opens the Brooke-Alvinston-Watford Fall Fair. But this year was unlike any other. And one special little pie started it all off. The auction started in 1991 and raised $2,800 for a little girl from Bright’s Grove who needed a heart

One of Lambton’s cultural centers is closing for renovations. Lambton Heritage Museum will be closed starting Oct. 16 for major renovations which includes removing walls, improving the heating and cooling system, new flooring and some new lighting. Corporate Cultural Officer Andrew Meyer says this is the final phase of a four-year renovation plan. While the museum near Pinery Park remained

The new director of education of the St. Clair District Catholic School Board appreciates small, rural schools. And Deb Crawford says under leadership, the board has no plans to close any rural schools. Crawford has worked in the St. Clair Catholic School Board for 17 years as a teacher, vice principal and principal, and on January 1st 2018 she will

The Independent Staff If you’re an artist, there are lots of opportunities to show your work in Petrolia in the next few weeks. A miniature art show is being held at the Petrolia Library. Artists can submit works in any medium – oils, watercolours, photography and mixed media – as long as they are no larger than 4×6 inches large.

Tanya Pilon of Croton was one of about 250 people who put aside their regular work Tuesday to join the Sarnia-Lambton United Way’s Day of Caring. Pilon, who works in Lambton College’s finance department, was working with a crew from INEOS Styrolutions at Lambton County Developmental Services’ office on King Street. The crew of eight was updating the paint job

When Jennifer Burbidge moved into her lakefront home after extensively renovating it, she expected to be there for a very long time. But, the erosion on her property is so severe, it may not happen. In 2014, Burbidge worked with engineers to secure the cottage on her mother’s property near Hillcrest Heights subdivision. Contractors secured the foundation with 12 piles.

The head of Heaven’s Wildlife Rescue is grateful members of the community have reached out to help after the organization temporarily closed its doors. But Peggy Jenkins says they have not raised enough cash yet to keep the rescue for small wild animals open. Last week, Jenkins told The Independent the rescue closed because there was no money to continue

Car enthusiasts put smiles on the faces of some of the clients of Lambton County Developmental Services by taking them for a Dream Ride. They were treated to a ride in classic car – mostly convertibles – just to see the smile on their faces. Here, the antique fire truck heads out from the LCDS building on King Street along

     

Photographers from The Independent took a lot of photos during Canada’s 150th celebrations – over the next couple of days, we’ll be sharing them online. Here are moments captured by Pam Wright from the Petrolia Parade, Flag Raising Ceremony and Pancake Breakfast  

The Independent Staff Dawn-Euphemia is checking the numbers after the Florence Community Centre had a whopping power bill. The township council recently heard the latest bill totalled $1,619.27 for just one month. January’s bill was about $780. “Are the rentals picking up?” asked Councillor Leslea Williams wondering if the additional power use was because of new bookings. But Treasurer Bob