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More local schools to offer Full-day kindergarten
Two schools in Sarnia and another in St. Clair Township will join the growing list of schools in Ontario to offer full-day kindergarten this September. The schools are Rosedale Public School and St. Therese Catholic School, both in Sarnia and Mooretown-Courtright in Mooretown. Several other schools in Sarnia-Lambton will join the group in [...]
Hoop dreams are dashed for both Northern and North Lambton teams
A strong second half powered the Windsor-Herman Griffins to a 67-55 victory over Sarnia-Northern Vikings in the SWOSSA “AAA” boys basketball final last night at the Northern gym. The Griffins, last year's silver medalists, now head to the provincial tournament in Niagara Falls next week to represent the southwest. In the OFSSA “A” [...]
Public given two months to comment on health study reports
A Mississauga-based consulting company says a proposed community health study in Lambton County must include several factors, not just how close those with health problems live to petrochemical facilities. In its Literature Review Report, Intrinsik Environmental Sciences Inc. says a study must also take into account occupation, lifestyle and residential history if it wants [...]
St. Chris qualifies for provincial high school basketball tourney
The St. Christopher Senior Boys basketball team have qualified for the provincial “AA” championships next week in North Bay. The Cyclones advanced with a convincing home-court victory over the Essex Red Raiders in the SWOSSA final on Monday. Elsewhere, Forest has advanced to the SWOSSA “A” final with a 49-46 win over Blenheim. [...]
Shingles stolen from a campground in Lambton Shores
Lambton OPP is investigating the theft of 12 bundles of shingles from a season campground in Lambton Shores. The theft, thought to have taken place early last week, was discovered on Monday when the contractor arrived to do the work. The bundles described as CRC “Bilt Rite”, 30 year shingles, terra cotta red. were [...]
London man charged in renovation scam in Lambton Shores
A 45 year old London man has been charged with fraud under $5,000 dollars relating to an alleged renovation scam that Lambton OPP say took place last November in Lambton Shores. Police say a 77 year old woman was charged $600 for a liquid product that was to extend the life of her shingle roof. [...]
MPP Bob Bailey says enough is enough
Sarnia-Lambton MPP Bob Bailey has again expressed his frustration with Dalton McGuinty’s refusal to step in and control the skyrocketing energy costs that are threatening the livelihood of Ontario families. Bailey’s reaction was in response to the Ontario Energy Board’s decision Tuesday to allow utilities to raise rates to cover $18 million in fines and [...]
Lambton high school sports roundup
The St. Clair Colts have won the LSSAA Boys High School hockey crown by edging Northern, 2-1 on Wednesday afternoon. Both teams now advance to SWOSSA playdowns. Elsewhere in SWOSSA boys basketball playoffs, Northern outscored Chatham-Kent, 58-34 in Senior “AAA” play and St. Pat's upended Chatham-Ursuline, 51-36 in Junior “AAAA” action. In Junior “AAA” play, [...]
More opposition to the shipment of nukes
Groups and individuals, including Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley, opposed to the shipment of radioactive decommissioned steam generators from the Bruce Power plant near Kincardine for recycling in Sweden have found new allies in their fight. A coalition of municipalities in Britain is urging the government in that country to prevent the cargo from passing [...]
Petrolia takes on Monkton in round two of senior hockey playoffs
The Petrolia Squires will open the second round of the Western Ontario Senior Hockey League playoffs on Friday night in Monkton. Game time is 8:30. The Wildcats advanced with a 6-0 win over Thedford on the weekend to capture their first round series in five games. Petrolia disposed of Milverton in six games in [...]
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THE SHOW: St. Clair’s ‘A Family Affair,’ Hotel California, RIBFEST, world record for air guitar, and INDIEFEST
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Pipeline reversal would good for local business, says Chamber CEO
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INDIEFEST: Third night of live music concert series a charm, independent artists deliver the goods
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