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Heather Wright/The Independent Lambton County has recouped some of its cash from the problem-plagued Maxwell Place Seniors housing unit. But a civil suit against the company hired to provide and construct the modular building, BECC Construction out of Ancaster, may not get very far. BECC is bankrupt.  The county sued the company, hoping to recover some the escalating costs for

Heather Wright/The Independent Energy Minister Stephen Leece says the $471.9 million St. Clair Transmission Line is a “nation building” project hailing the involvement of five First Nations communities as an example to Canadians of how we can work together. Leece was in Courtright Tuesday to mark the beginning of construction of the 64-kilometre, 230 kilovolt transmission line will connect Lambton and

Lambton OPP are offering some tips for safety as the new school year starts. Police urge drivers to slow down and be on your toes in school zones watching for kids walking to school or on bikes. You’re also reminded that the amber lights flashing on a school bus are an indication a stop is near. Drivers must stop for

The OPP say they’ll be out in force for the last long weekend of the summer. As of mid-August, 214 people have died on OPP patrolled roads this year. Police say speeding, alcohol or drug impairment, driver inattention or not wearing a seatbelt account for a significant number of the deaths. Police will be targeting drivers for those issues. They’ll

Blake Ellis/The Independent Tariffs are on the top of mind of most Canadians these days, and the trustees at the Lambton-KentDistrict School Board are no different. Prompted by a question from Trustee Randy McKay on March 25, Associate Director Brian McKay saidthe school board is spending well less of $1 million annually of products or services originating in theUnited States.

But will it bring a provincial election? Heather Wright/The Independent Sarnia-Lambton MPP Bob Bailey says 2025 will be the year Lambton’s withdrawal management centre will be completed. And he’s not ruling out the possibility of an election this year. Bailey spoke to The Independent on New Years Day on what lay ahead for his riding. One of the bright spots,

Heather Wright/The Independent Aamjiwnaang officials say provincial fines for environmental offences paid to Lambton County should go directly to the First Nation community. And Lambton’s Warden says if he is returned to office next month, he’ll consider meeting with the leaders of the First Nation on the issue. Kevin Marriott made the comments after Wednesday’s county council meeting where councillors

Lambton Public Health is warning residents to take extra precaution against mosquito bites after officials say eastern equine encephalitis virus has been reported in a horse in Lambton County. Public health officials say like West Nile virus, EEEV is typically found in wild birds and mosquitoes, but can be spread to horses and, in rare cases, humans, through an infected

The Bluewater Health Dream Home Lottery has officially kicked off. Tickets for the $1.5 million home on Shoreside Road in Plympton-Wyoming go on sale today. Kathy Alexander, executive director of the Bluewater Health Foundation which runs the fundraiser, says in its 30th year, this is the biggest lottery yet. “The Dream Home Lottery greatly benefits Bluewater Health and the patients

Lambton OPP have laid a charge in a hit and run death on Walpole Island. On Aug. 25, around 3 am, Lambton OPP were called to an accident between a vehicle and pedestrian. Police said the vehicle left the scene. A 47 year-old Walpole Island First Nation was pronounced dead at the scene. On Aug. 30, police arrested a 27

Heather Wright/The Independent Before it became publicly known York1 Environmental Waste Solutions planned to repurpose the Dresden dump, it filed its plans for stormwater management at the site. The request to amend the Environmental Compliance Approval at the site was posted on the Environmental Registry of Ontario Nov. 30, 2023 and the chance for the public to comment closed two

Heather Wright/The Independent A move to have homeless people in Ontario “shipped” to Ottawa to live in vacant office buildings has failed. St. Clair Township Mayor Jeff Agar made the motion at Wednesday’s Lambton County Council meeting. While politicians were discussing the latest housing report showing a 20 per cent increase in the number of people seeking affordable housing over