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5 days ago · The Independent Lambton OPP are once again warning seniors to be careful of callers claiming to be grandchildren in trouble. In early December, police heard from a Corunna resident who lost $8,500 to scammers.
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Heather Wright/The Independent There is a way to ease flooding during major storms in Watford. But it may not help during extreme rainfalls and it is going to cost some cash. That from Mike DeVos, an engineer from Spriet Associates tasked at …
Small communities ‘can’t afford’ OPP | The Independent
Dec 29, 2024 · Oil Springs Mayor Ian Veen is wondering if it is time for the province to take care of policing for municipalities. Most municipalities in Lambton County are facing increasing policing expenses in 2024 of about 15 per cent. Oil Springs is no exception. This led Oil Springs Mayor Ian Veen to talk to ...
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Heather Wright/The Independent Lambton County is backing a call to improve rural roads to reduce the risk of accidents. Scott Butler, executive director of the Good Roads Association, says in 2023, there were 616 people killed in Ontario and over 36,000 injured.
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Heather Wright/The Independent St Clair Township’s renovation of the Courtright Water Treatment plant will boost capital spending in 2025 to over $70 million. Township council recently reviewed and approved the capital budget, which will …
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Heather Wright/The Independent Concerns about rising OPP costs are easing in Lambton after the province announced $77 million in funding to offset the bills which are up at least 15 per cent for most municipalities.
Petrolia councillors turn down suggested tax break
Dec 10, 2024 · Petrolia residents will be paying three per cent more for their municipal taxes, despite the efforts of one municipal councillor to give them a break. Town council completed budget talks Nov. 26. It included that three per cent tax increase – about $97 more for the average home assessed at $ ...
Bank deal in Petrolia close - The Independent
Apr 3, 2024 · A deal to re-use the now vacant Scotia Bank building in downtown Petrolia is close. When the bank announced it was closing the 112 year-old branch in November, Mayor Brad Loosley expressed interest in having the building turned over to the municipality.
$3M watermain would lead to development | The Independent
Mar 4, 2024 · Petrolia is planning to upsize a Petrolia Line watermain from Bear Creek to Oil Heritage Road to be ready for development. Feb. 20, council approved a $143,000 contract for engineers to complete drawings for the work estimated at $3 million.
Development fees go into effect in Petrolia in August
Feb 26, 2024 · New residential developments in Petrolia will be paying up to $10,000 in fees for future growth. In a 5 to 2 vote, council approved the controversial Development Charges bylaw Tuesday.