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Heather Wright/The Independent The Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative says hundreds of birds have died along the shores of Lake Huron this spring, likely victims of Avian flu. Petrolia resident Mary Brown was out walking her dog at Ipperwash Beach recently when she came upon some of the birds. Brian Stevens, a pathologist at the University of Guelph who is a

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.

Barry Wright/The Independent The Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League has renamed some of its awards, including those in honour ofSarnia’s Pat “Whitey” Stapleton and Bill Lochead of Forest. The Pat Stapleton Memorial Award will go to the Most Valuable Player in the league’s Western Conference and the Bill Lochead Award will be given to the Western Conference’s Most Gentlemanly Player.

Public health asking people who may have been at Confederation Central School to watch for symptoms The Independent A second person in Lambton has tested positive for measles and public health officials are asking people who may have been exposed to monitor for symptoms of the highly contagious virus. Friday, Lambton Public Health announced its first case of measles in

With Thursday morning’s return to winter comes word an annual rite of spring in Lambton, the return of the tundra swans. Staff at the Lambton Heritage Museum have seen the majestic white swans on the Thedford bog. Colleen Inglis, Educational Program Coordinator at the museum, says the swans make an annual stop in Lambton County as part of a 6,000

A Glencoe driver is facing five charges after a traffic stop in Forest. Lambton OPP stopped a vehicle on Main Street in Forest Sunday afternoon. Police found the driver was suspended. A 41 year-old is charged with two counts of driving while under suspension, using a plate not authorized for a vehicle and failing to apply for an ownership and

Heather Wright/The Independent Lambton County road crews have been working around the clock, trying to keep up with heavy snow and high winds. And, it’s lead county officials to take a second look at the 2025 snow budget. That’s according to Jason Cole, general manager of infrastructure and development services. There have been several major snowfalls in the last week,

Heather Wright/The Independent With a provincial election looming, Lambton-Kent District School Board are getting anxious. The $40 million Forest JK to 12 school project which will create spaces for over 1,160 students has been in the planning for years. It took longer than other school sites because the land near The Shores Recrea- tion Centre had to be purchased for

Heather Wright/The Independent A Grand Bend man is crying foul after Lambton Shores revealed its plan for a $20 million recreation centre. The municipality is considering a 35,000 square foot, two level multi-use complex at 18 Municipal Drive – Lions Park. It’s hoped Lambton County would move the library currently at the local public school to the facility to be

A Sarnia driver is facing a careless driving charge after an accident in Lambton Shores. OPP were called to Lakeshore Road and Graham Street near Port Franks for a two vehicle collision Jan. 6. One of the drivers was taken to hospital with minor injuries, police said A 33 year old from Sarnia has been charged.

The Independent It will be easier for people in rural Lambton to get federal government services. Lambton County is partnering with Service Canada to provide clinics at libraries in Alvinston, Corunna, Forest, Thedford and Watford in the first week of January and February. The representatives will be able to help people with applications for benefits such as Employment Insurance, Social

The Lambton Attack are Silver Stick Champions. The U18 BB were undefeated in the Sarnia Girls’ Silver Stick and beat St. Thomas 2-1 in the final. Ironically, the team also beat St. Thomas in the first game of the tournament Thursday by the same 2-1 score. Friday, the Attack beat Owen Sound 3-1 and the London Devilettes 1-0 in round