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Cathy Dobson/The Independent This Remembrance Day, local historian, Gord MacKenzie, wants Canadians to reflect on the sacrifices of two Canadian battalions in Hong Kong that he says are generally forgotten. “The Canadian government wanted to forget it. They just didn’t want to admit they sent untrained, unprepared troops to go fight in Hong Kong,” said MacKenzie. “And they listened to

Wait-list for geared-to-income housing still long Cathy Dobson/Local Journalism Initiative A bevy of municipal and county staff and politicians gathered at 471 Kathleen Ave. Monday to officially open a new 50-unit affordable housing complex and talk about what comes next to meet the staggering demand in Sarnia-Lambton. “This is an amazing opportunity to support our tenants and our community.  It’s

Cathy Dobson/Local Journalism Initiative Politicians planted trees at The Orchard Monday as Lambton County’s latest affordable housing project in Sarnia officially opened. The first tenants will move into 471 Kathleen Ave. on Thursday. The complex is called The Orchard, a salute to the tree streets nearby and the fruit trees that were once located there. The 50 on-bedroom units are

2027 IPM committee looking for 800 volunteers group tells council Blake Ellis/The Independent The 2027 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo need at least 800 to 1,000 volunteers. About 400 have already come forward, according Dave Henderson, the chairman of the plowing match committee. Henderson, the new head of the Lambton IPM Committee, appeared before Enniskillen Township council Oct. 19

Barry Wright/The Independent The Petrolia Squires tasted defeat for the first time this season bowing 4-1 in Seaforth last Sunday. The Centenaires jumped out to a 2-0 lead after a period and increased their advantage to 3-0 after two. TJ Harris scored the lone goal for the Squires before Seaforth put the game away with a goal 39 seconds later.

Heather Wright/The Independent There are big concerns about the Ontario’s plans to roll back environmental rights and remove municipalities right to approve large new landfills. On its first day back at the Ontario Legislature after a 21-week summer break, the Ford government introduced Bill 140. It strips the rights of municipalities to approve large, new landfills in their communities. Right

The Independent James Grant is heading to the University of Guelph to be part of the Gryphons track and field team as an endurance runner. Grant has represented LCCVI and the Sarnia Athletics Southwest Track and Field Club and won the national U18 1500 metre championship at the Canadian Legion Track and Field Championships in Calgary in 2025. ••• Warwick’s

Cathy Dobson/The Independent As Remembrance Day looms, the leadership at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 62 in Sarnia is in disarray. President Ron Realesmith is suspended while complaints against him are investigated by Ontario Provincial Command, and four more executive members resigned this week including interim president John Surins. “The last straw for me was when I was threatened with

Barry Wright/The Independent The Battle of the 402 between the Sarnia Sting and London Knights is renewed Sunday at Progressive Auto Sales Arena. The teams registered 6-4 victories on home ice in back-to-back games last month. The Sting also has home games against Owen Sound Wednesday and the Brantford Bulldogs Friday. The Knights entertain Saginaw Friday. London is coming off

Barry Wright/The Independent The Mooretown Flags have now won four straight games following a 3-1 win over the Blades in Blenheim Sunday. Mooretown is now 7-7-2 on the PJHL season. After a scoreless first period, George Bracewell gave the Flags a 1-0 advantage after 40 minutes. Will Harding scored the eventual game-winner with 3:36 left in the third period before

OLT gives organization okay to move ahead Heather Wright/The Independent Up to half of Sarnia’s chronically homeless people could find a place to live and get support by 2028. That after the Ontario Land Tribunal cleared the way for Indwell to begin building a 35-unit supportive housing development on George Street in Sarnia. In February, Sarnia’s committee of adjustment refused

Cathy Dobson/The Independent One week after overwhelmingly unseating Sarnia’s eleven-term mayor, Carrie McEachran explains the moment she decided to run. It was while she watched a city council meeting last year that lasted for hours, focused on the behaviour of one disorderly member, and resulted in no decisions. That clinched it. “I thought, this is ridiculous. We’re never going to