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Knights undefeated run comes to an end after splitting weekend matchups
October 8, 2026
Barry Wright/The Independent It is rare when the London Knights lose at home. It is even more rare when a loss is by a lopsided score. Thatwas the case Sunday as the Flint Firebirds scored three times on the power play and added a short-handed tally inbeating the Knights, 7-2. London only managed 24 shots on goal and was 0-for-6
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Sports Briefs: Lancers baseball team hands Eagles first loss
October 8, 2026
Barry Wright/The Independent LCCVI outscored North Lambton, 8-6 in high school baseball at Morrison Field on Monday. It was the Eagles first loss of the season after four straight victories. The Lancers continued to score on Tuesday, getting a 19-3 win over Wallaceburg to improve their record to 4-1. Elsewhere last week, LCCVI blanked Great Lakes, 35-0 in high school
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One arrested in armed robbery on Walpole Island
October 8, 2026
The Independent A Walpole Island man is facing charges after an armed robbery. Oct. 6, around 8:45 am, Walpole Island Police, Lambton OPP, the West Region Emergency Response Team and the Canine unit were called to an armed robbery at a business on Tecumseh Road. Police say a man went into the business, brandished a gun and took products before
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Plympton-Wyoming mayoral candidate suggests using mayor powers to pick top staff
October 7, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent Plympton-Wyoming Mayoral Candidate Tim Wilkins says he’s not a “big believer” in Strong Mayor Powers but says if he did use them, it would be to pick the town’s chief administrative officer. The statement came during the first of two All-Candidates night in the town; this one organized by the Huron Shores Optimist Club in Camlachie Oct.
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Politicians did know about Clean Harbors project says CAO
October 7, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent St. Clair Township officials say members of councillors were aware of a new storm water project at Clean Harbors. And, they say, officials have not yet considered appealing the decision by the Environmental Compliance Approvals Branch of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks allowing the project to go ahead. In Oct. 2025, the US-based company
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Flyers goaltender Brown posts first PJHL win
October 7, 2026
Barry Wright/The Independent A trip to Aylmer Saturday will be a lifelong memory for Petrolia Flyers goaltender Ryder Brown. He kicked out 44 shots for his first career PJHL victory backstopping the Flyers to a 6-3 win against the Spitfires. Rhett Joy and Casey Guerette led the winners with a goal and an assist each. Nathan Beer, Nathan Reidhead, Noel
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Flags snap losing streak with a pair of weekend wins
October 7, 2026
Barry Wright/The Independent Casey Schouten had a goal and three assists to lead the Mooretown Flags to a 5-1 win over Amherstburg in PJHLaction Saturday at the Moore Sports Complex. The Flags are now 3-3-2 on the season. Jack Baerg scored twice for the winners with the others going to Wes Robertson and Carson Crawford. Jace Dupuis had three assists.
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Fire department, hospice receive $10k donations from Clark Family Fund
October 7, 2026
The Independent The fund to renovate the Petrolia/North Enniskillen Fire Department building got a big boost. Ron and Todd Clark presented a $10,000 donation to Fire Chief Rick Cousins, Enniskillen Township Deputy Mayor Judy Krall and Petrolia Mayor Brad Loosley Wednesday from the Clark Family Fund. The Clarks have been donating to local causes to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of
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Elementary cross country meet draws over 800 students to Petrolia
October 7, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent The flats in Petrolia was filled with elementary school students for the annual Lambton Central Petrolia Optimist Cross Country meet. About 800 students from Lambton County and Chatham-Kent took to the course on the north side of Bridgeview Park during ideal running conditions of sunshine and temperatures in the teens Oct. 7. Students from both the public
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Living wages, protecting municipal services themes of Sarnia mayoral debate
October 7, 2026
Cathy Dobson/Local Journalism Initiative The focus was on living wages and protecting public services as the Sarnia and District Labour Council hosted Sarnia candidates. About 100 residents attended the all-candidates meet-and-greet at the Sarnia Legion Tuesday. The meet-and-greet provided two hours of one-on-one time for voters to talk to the large field of candidates. There are 38 candidates who want
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Petrolia, East Lambton may form new larger rep hockey center
October 7, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent The Petrolia and East Lambton minor hockey associations are looking at joining forces to keep players close to home. Mike Nesdoly, president of the Petrolia Minor Hockey Association says talks have been going on behind the scenes for about two years to form a new association. Monday, both associations posted an announcement on social media advising parents
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ATVers want trails in Enniskillen, on local roads
October 6, 2026
Blake Ellis/The Independent Enniskillen will consider if all terrain vehicles (ATV) can use township roads. Enniskillen Resident Mark Braet appeared before council on Monday and asked that the current township bylaw be changed to allow ATVs so a trail system can be created, similar to one in the Dresden area. Braet touted ATV use for the tourism dollar it generates
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