Aamjiwnaang First Nation. November 15, 2018. (Photo by Colin Gowdy, BlackburnNews)

Ottawa orders strict benzene controls on all Sarnia petrochemical companies

Steven Guilbeault issued an Interim Order to the petrochemical industry in Sarnia on Friday, May 17 in response to the "significant danger to human health of volatile organic compounds, including benzene, originating from these facilities."

Ontario Court of Justice courthouse in Sarnia. May 2, 2019. (Photo by Colin Gowdy, BlackburnNews)

Guilty verdict delivered in 2021 death of Allen Schairer

Joshua Tomlinson has been convicted of second-degree murder in the death of Allen Schairer.

Grand Bend Beach. August 2022. (Photo by Natalia Vega)

Victoria Day weekend marks unofficial kickoff to summer season in Grand Bend

The mayor of Lambton Shores says the municipality, local businesses, and OPP are ready for the unofficial start to summer as thousands are expected to descend upon Grand Bend during the Victoria Day long weekend.

Tom Cochrane. (Photo courtesy of the Town of Petrolia)

Tom Cochrane set to rock Petrolia this summer

Cochrane is best known as the frontman for the rock band Red Rider and for his work as a solo singer-songwriter.

Lambton College. May 9, 2024 Blackburn Media photo by Melanie Irwin.

Lambton College rebrands Civic Lab to reflect expansion

Lambton College is hoping to build on the success of its Civic Lab, with the launch of its new Centre for Community Health & Social Impact (CCHSI).

Victoria Dew. (Photo courtesy of the Needham-Jay Funeral Home)

Fundraiser organized in memory of local young woman

A local man has organized a fundraiser in memory of his late girlfriend, Victoria Dew, who tragically passed away in a Brooke-Alvinston collision in March.

A Pow Wow at Aamjiwnaang First Nation. June 2017.  (Photo from the First Nation's Facebook page)

Ancestors to be remembered at Walpole Pow Wow

Walpole Island First Nation is hosting its 30th annual Spring Pow Wow this weekend.

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