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Celebrating Solidarity
June 25, 2025
The Independent Aamjiwnaang residents celebrated Summer Solstice and Solidarity Day with the annual Pow Wow. Chief Janelle Nahmabin, above, leads the grand entry on Saturday carrying an eagle staff to kick off the 62nd annual event June 21, which is also National Indigenous Peoples Day. Talon White-Eye was the head male dancer for the Aamjiwnaang Pow Wow, below. He served
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Happy (almost) Canada Day
June 25, 2025
The Independent The rain let up just in time for Plympton-Wyoming residents to celebrate Canada Day a little early. The town’s special events committee hosted the party at Minielly Park in Camlachie Saturday.
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LCDS Celebrates 70th Anniversary
June 25, 2025
The Independent Lambton County Developmental Services threw itself – and the community – a 70th anniversary party Saturday. Lambton’s own Colt McLauchlin and a tribute band “The Hip” entertained. “We’re thrilled to celebrate 70 years of inclusion, support, and community with an event that reflects the spirit of LCDS,” said Executive Director Nick Salaris. “This concert is our way of
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Music in Inwood
June 25, 2025
The Independent Vanessa and Jason Benoit were entertaining the crowd at dinner during the 2025 Music Jamboree. The Inwood 150 committee teamed up with local business Brooke Telecom for a weekend of music for the community. Six groups and artists performed at both the dinner and at the former Inwood Fire Hall Friday and Saturday.
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New subdivision needs Nauvoo access
June 25, 2025
Heather Wright/The Independent Brooke-Alvinston Councillor Frank Nemcek calls plans for a 244 unit subdivision in Alvinston a “once in a lifetime opportunity.” But he, and the rest of council, recognize traffic coming from the proposed development shouldn’t just be streamed onto Millpond Road and Francis Street; it should, they said, be going onto Nauvoo Road. About 40 people packed the
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Highway 402 back in business after cement buckles in the heat
June 25, 2025
Highway 402 has reopened between Oil Heritage Road and Mandaumin Road. Lambton OPP were called to the westbound lanes around 6 pm Sunday after two vehicles blew out their tires. They had hit a massive bump after cement roadway had buckled in the heat. Since then, traffic was diverted off the highway at Reeces Corners with thousands of transports travelling
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Power generation trifecta: Courtright could host hydrogen, nuclear and natural gas
June 25, 2025
Cathy Dobson/The Independent Courtright’s former Lambton Generating Station site could be the first in Ontario where electricity is generated in three distinct ways along with battery storage, say officials with the Ontario Power Generation. The Environmental Assessment (EA) process is moving ahead already for a natural gas facility and community meetings have started to establish local “buy in.” But the
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York1 to use Dresden dump until expansion approval
June 24, 2025
Heather Wright/The Independent York1 Environmental says it will begin using the Dresden dump for waste transfer and processing this year. That after trucks rolled up to the gates on Irish School Road Monday. It took just minutes for the word to make the rounds on social media. “Not looking good!” said Gabe McFadden, posting a picture of a line of
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Severe thunderstorm watch prompts flood alert
June 24, 2025
Environment Canada has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Lambton County for Tuesday afternoon and evening. Officials say there may be torrential downpours with winds could gusting to 90 km/h which could cause flash flooding and significant reductions to visibility. Strong gusts of wind can damage trees and even overturn vehicles. Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately
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Border guard seize $23M in cocaine at Bluewater Bridge
June 24, 2025
The Independent Canada Border Services has arrested a Brampton man after finding about $23.3 million of cocaine in a transport. Officials say on June 12, a transport truck from the US was coming over the Bluewater Bridge and was referred to secondary inspection. In the trailer, border services officers with their detector dog found 161 bricks of what they suspect
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Temporary 402 fix likely to be done “later this week” MTO says
June 23, 2025
Heather Wright/The Independent Ministry of Transportation officials say it will take some time to fix the buckled concrete on the westbound lanes of Highway 402. Late last night, the OPP closed the road down saying the conditions were unsafe. An OPP post on social media said it appears the extreme heat was part of the problem. An unverified photo circulating
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FROM LAMBTON PUBLIC HEALTH: Heat warning extended
June 23, 2025
FROM LAMBTON PUBLIC HEALTH With the hot and humid weather expected to continue throughTuesday, an Extended Heat Warning has been issued for Lambton County by theMedical Officer of Health, Dr. Karalyn Dueck.Extended Heat Warnings are issued when a heat warning continues beyond two days.This is also when vulnerable populations, including older adults, young children, peoplewith chronic illnesses, pregnant individuals, people
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