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One man is in critical condition and four others were injured after an explosion and fire on Scott Road. Sarnia Police, Fire and EMS rushed to Veolia ES Canada Industrial Services on Scott road at 2:41 pm after an explosion. A photo provided by the police department shows the roof crumbling into the concrete building, windows blasted out and pickup

A Point Edward-based developer is planning a multi-million dollar plaza in Petrolia. Last week, for sales signs went up on the corner of Petrolia Line and Oil Heritage Line but before long a large sign from Curran Capital was erected. Taylor Curran says he’s been working with a national retail company who expressed an interest in Petrolia. “They asked us

The Progress Building at the Wyoming Fairgrounds will be glowing Oct. 24 with Fiery Faces. For the past eight years, Cheryl Veary has organized the event where carved pumpkins are lit up to raise money for local charities. “In the past we’ve managed to get up to 350 pumpkins carved and lit but I’d really like to hit 500 this

  The Ministry of Consumer Affairs is investigating after residents worried a pioneer cemetery on the edge of Brooke-Alvinston was bulldozed. But the owner of the field says he only removed trees and the stones from the former church graveyard were taken years ago. The farmer’s field at 8193 Petrolia Line was once home to the Victoria Methodist Episcopal Church.

We’re showing our Canadian pride at The Independent today – wouldn’t it be great if we could all pull out our flags in solidarity with those who stand up for our great country.

Pat Davidson and her colleagues will be back in the House of Commons at 10 this morning – 24 hours after a gunman stormed the halls of the Centre Block. Just before 10 yesterday morning, a gunman shot and killed a Canadian Forces Reservist at the War Memorial near Parliament Hill and then brought his gun inside the Centre Block

The two area MPs are safe after a gunman stormed Parliament Hill this morning. One soldier was shot at the War Memorial and shots could be heard inside the halls of the Centre Block. The CBC Reports: “Parliament Hill has come under attack today after a man with a rifle shot a soldier standing guard at the National War Memorial

Long before the leaves started to fall, bare branches stuck out like ugly tentacles in Petrolia and Central Lambton woodlots. Nine years after the Emerald Ash Borer first made an appearance in Lambton County, officials say the full effects are being felt. The forest management specialist for the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority says it has taken this long for

A new report says people looking for work in Petrolia and Central Lambton should consider farming. The Sarnia-Lambton Workforce Development Board has just released a labour market review on agriculture which shows farmers are concerned there aren’t enough people prepared to work on a farm or provide services to one of the biggest industries in the county. Research Associate Catherine

For Dr. Justin Mall, starting his medical practice in Petrolia’s new Engelhart Health Park completes a circle. Mall, a native of St. Thomas, has worked alongside the doctors of the Central Lambton Family Health team for his residency and stood in the snow this spring as the team turned the sod on the new building. Now a doctor, Mall has

If you’re headed to the movies in 2015, there is a very good chance you may see Petrolia’s Jedidiah Goodacre. The 22 year-old is now living in Vancouver and is winning roles in a number of TV and big screen films including the upcoming Disney Sci-Fi blockbuster Tomorrowland starring George Clooney and Hugh Laurie. It’s a dream career Goodacre wasn’t

Lambton Public Health has just lifted the Boil Water Advisory in Petrolia. The following is the full text of their news release The Boil Water Advisory issued on October 15, 2014 by Lambton Public Health for the Town of Petrolia, Dawn-Euphemia, Oil Springs, and Enniskillen water distribution system has now been lifted. Required re-samples taken from the municipal water supply