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Cathy Dobson/The Independent A leading expert in gender-based violence says distance and isolation in rural areas make confronting intimate partner violence more difficult. That from Pamela Cross, a lawyer who has advocated for victims of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and frontline workers for more than three decades. Cross, who has an extensive knowledge about the challenges for women in rural

The Sarnia-Lambton Chamber of Commerce is asking the local MP to advocate for an end to the Canada Post strike. Members of CUP-W walked off the job three weeks ago, just as the Christmas season started. The main issues in the dispute with the crown corporation is wages and the long-term viability of the post office. The two sides aren’t

Lambton County officials say ambulance responses in north and east Lambton may be delayed due to poor road conditions. It’s part of a long list of issues as Lambton gets a blast of winter. Lambton OPP closed Highway 402 from Nauvoo Road Eastbound to Highway 401 in London due to blowing snow and zero visibility at 6 this morning. At

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Enniskillen Mayor Kevin Marriott is Lambton’s 161th Warden Marriott was acclaimed at a ceremony steeped in tradition in the Lambton County council chambers Wednesday. Marriott told reporters while he’s ready for the challenge he is a bit nervous because of some of the major issues the county faces. “We made affordable housing and homelessness our number one priority, so that’s

Heather Wright/The Independent Concerns about rising OPP costs are easing in Lambton after the province announced $77 million in funding to offset the bills which are up at least 15 per cent for most municipalities. In late October, the OPP released its 2025 projections for the 327 municipalities it covers across the province.  The provincial police service will spend $445,679,925

Heather Wright/The Independent Petrolia is hoping a new business will call the former ScotiaBank building home in 2025. In March, the bank closed the historic branch. The Bank of Nova Scotia had been on Petrolia’s main street since 1911.  The town expressed its frustration with the closure, but later struck a deal to purchase the building for $200,000. Mayor Brad

A Friday afternoon crash south of Port Franks has lead to impaired driving charges. Lambton OPP were called to a single vehicle crash on Haig Line at Blain Road around 1: 20 pm. The driver wasn’t injured. Police have charged a London man with two impaired driving charges. The drivers’ license was suspended and the vehicle has been impounded for

With the giant snowstorm in cottage country top of mind, the OPP is issuing its annual warning to be prepared for anything when you head out on the roads this winter. OPP say drivers should expect and prepare for the unexpected. Police suggest: More winter driving safety tips can be found at :http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/winterdrive/winterdrive.shtml).

An Enniskillen man is facing charges after an accident in Wyoming. Lambton OPP say around 10:50 pm Friday officers were called to Broadway Street to investigate a two-vehicle crash. No one was injured. A 33 year-old from Enniskillen Township faces two impaired driving charges and one charge of dangerous operation of a vehicle. Officer also suspended the drivers licence for

Heather Wright/The Independent Lambton County is backing a call to improve rural roads to reduce the risk of accidents. Scott Butler, executive director of the Good Roads Association, says in 2023, there were 616 people killed in Ontario and over 36,000 injured. That number is up 20 per cent in the last 10 years. Of the people who were killed

Ukrainian family makes Petrolia their permanent home Cathy Dobson/The Independent Petrolia’s Zelenchuk family do not want to return to Ukraine, even if the war miraculously ended today in their homeland. They say they want to remain in small-town Ontario, far away from the city of Lviv where they spent most of their lives. Petrolia is a place that feels safe,