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• Four men charged after OPP breaks $366K Windsor-based cannabis ring

  17-09-2026 23:53 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  A widespread investigation led by Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has resulted in three Windsor men and one Sarnia man facing multiple charges.Members of the OPP-led Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team (PJFCET) began a probe in July regarding an illicit online cannabis operation dubbed "420 Highway".Police learned that cannabis products were being supplied and distributed from multiple locations in Windsor, without the required authorization from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission o
  
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• Sarnia-Lambton program aims to connect youth and employers

  17-09-2026 22:18 via theobserver.ca
  
  The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership is inviting college students and young job seekers to a different kind of job fair.After hearing from students and young professionals about challenges they’ve had creating connections with potential employers, the economic development agency is inviting both groups to a bar.Oct. 7, the inaugural Local Industry Link event runs 3-5 p.m. at Sports by Refined Fool in Sarnia.The free event features complimentary snacks, non-alcoholic refreshments, and a
  
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• Sarnia-Lambton program aimed at connecting youth and employers

  17-09-2026 22:18 via theobserver.ca
  
  The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership is inviting college students and young job seekers to a different kind of job fair.After hearing from students and young professionals about challenges they’ve had creating connections with potential employers, the economic development agency is inviting both groups to a bar.Oct. 7, the inaugural Local Industry Link event is set for 3-5 p.m. at Sports by Refined Fool in Sarnia.The free event features complimentary snacks, non-alcoholic refreshments,
  
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• Police seize drugs, cash in multiple searches Wednesday

  17-09-2026 21:20 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Sarnia police have seized over $300,000 worth of drugs, and more than $150,000 in cash after executing multiple search warrants Wednesday.Police said the investigation involved members of the Drug and Intelligence Unit, Emergency Response Team (ERT) and K9 Unit.Officers confiscated about four kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, one kg of cocaine, various strengths of prescription hydromorphone pills, 120 oxycodone tablets, and drug trafficking-related paraphernalia, including scales and packag
  
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• Keep Me Safe youth sports program offered again this year in Sarnia area

  17-09-2026 20:57 via theobserver.ca
  
  A free education program to help adults keep children in sports safe from abuse and maltreatment is available again this year in the Sarnia area.Keep Me Safe was launched last year by Athletes Empowered in partnership with the Sarnia-Lambton Children’s Aid Society and offers in-person presentations to organizations about how to give adults tools and knowledge to keep children involved in athletics safe.About $24,000 in funding from Canadian Tire’s Jumpstart funded the pilot project
  
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• Sarnia Lambton Beyond the Headlines episode 26: Adam Shanks

  17-09-2026 20:10 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  On this week's episode of Sarnia-Lambton Beyond the Headlines, host Josh Boyce talks with Sarnia Arm Wrestling Club Founder Adam Shanks. They chat about how the club got started, the family atmosphere and a special event taking place September 26.
  
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• Sarnia-area tourism industry shows resilience in 2025

  17-09-2026 19:16 via theobserver.ca
  
  While 2025 was a challenging time for tourism, the Sarnia area showed resilience racking up modest growth in hotel stays.That was a message Thursday from Tourism Sarnia-Lambton, a Lambton County-funded tourism marketing organization, during its annual general meeting.“We’ve been in a challenging marketing year across Southwestern Ontario and we’ve seen a lot of regions that have had a decline in their hotel stays,” said executive director Adam Veen.“Throughout the
  
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• Tickets on sale for Bluewater Health Foundation dream-home lottery

  17-09-2026 18:46 via theobserver.ca
  
  It was unusual to see a dream home lottery winner earlier this year opt for the home instead of the cash prize alternative, says the head of the Bluewater Health Foundation.It was “exciting for us to see somebody actually move into the home,” said executive director Kathy Alexander. People “more frequently choose the cash prize.”Tickets went on sale this week for the 32nd year of the lottery that Alexander said has raised $11 million for hospital equipment and upgrades i
  
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• Dream home lottery raising money for hospital projects

  17-09-2026 18:46 via theobserver.ca
  
  It was unusual to see a dream home lottery winner earlier this year opt for the home instead of the cash prize alternative, says the head of the Bluewater Health Foundation.It was “exciting for us to see somebody actually move into the home,” said executive director Kathy Alexander. People “more frequently choose the cash prize.”Tickets went on sale this week for the 32nd year of the lottery that Alexander said has raised $11 million for hospital equipment and upgrades i
  
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• 32nd annual Dream Home Lottery kicks off with grand prize home in Camlachie

  17-09-2026 17:45 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The Bluewater Health Foundation has officially launched its 32nd annual Dream Home Lottery.Tickets went on sale Thursday morning."It's hard to believe that it's already here again," exclaimed Bluewater Health Foundation Executive Director Kathy Alexander. "I think it's such a special tradition for a lot of people in our community and beyond, and that's why it's been successful for 32 years, raising funds in support of Bluewater Health."The 2027 grand prize features a fully-furnished $1.19 millio
  
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• Sarnia BookFest launches in support of Bluewater Health Foundation

  17-09-2026 17:40 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  A new chapter is about to begin as the inaugural Sarnia BookFest launches this weekend.Event Organizer Jessica Genovy said she has toyed with the idea of hosting a book-themed festival for years."It was always just a matter of figuring out the best way to bring it together," Genovy told Sarnia News Today. "After many years of thought, I figured it would be a good idea to make it a charity event, and I approached Bluewater Health Foundation."There's no admission fee but a donation station will be
  
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• Free outdoor movie night brings 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' to Centennial Park this Friday

  17-09-2026 17:35 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Local families looking for Friday night plans are invited to pack up their lawn chairs and blankets for a free outdoor movie event at Centennial Park.Lambton Public Health's annual smoke-free and vape-free community evening is being held in partnership with the City of Sarnia.The festivities kick off at 5 p.m. with family-friendly activities before the featured presentation, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, lights up the big screen at dusk.The pre-show activity zone, features bouncy castles, tempor
  
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• Sarnia-area firefighters and equipment help fight Chatham Ethanol plant fire

  17-09-2026 17:01 via theobserver.ca
  
  Emergency crews and equipment from Lambton County lent a hand Wednesday after a lightning strike ignited a fire at a Chatham Ethanol plant.The assistance provided to Chatham-Kent Fire and Rescue crews battling the fire included about 15 St. Clair Township firefighters, its fire chief and its deputy chiefs, as well as the department’s drone.Also assisting were emergency response crews from Borouge International (NOVA Chemicals) and Shell sites in the Sarnia area, as well as specialized res
  
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• UPDATE: OPP says 9-1-1 outages across Ontario largely resolved

  17-09-2026 12:07 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say emergency 9-1-1 telephone services across the province have largely stabilized following periodic outages early Thursday morning.At around 4 a.m. on September 17, OPP started receiving reports of intermittent 9-1-1 outages.At which time, the police service notified the public to call the OPP non-emergency line if 9-1-1 was unavailable.Officers continued to respond to calls for service during the temporary outage.Shortly before 11 a.m. OPP in an
  
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• OPP reports intermittent 9-1-1 outages across Ontario

  17-09-2026 12:07 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reporting intermittent 9-1-1 outages across the province.The issue is being investigated and the OPP is working with service providers to expedite restoration of the emergency telephone system.The public is being urged to call the OPP non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122, which remains fully operational, if they require emergency services and 9-1-1 is unavailable.Police emphasize that members of the public should not call 9-1-1 to test the line or request upda
  
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• Scoreboard, Sept 17

  17-09-2026 11:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  MLBDetroit 1 Toronto 5Chicago White Sox 3 Cleveland 6San Francisco 6 St. Louis 5NY Yankees 4 Minnesota 5Milwaukee 5 Pittsburgh 4LA Dodgers 2 Cincinnati 6Athletics 3 Tampa Bay 4Philadelphia 3 Washington 0Baltimore 7 NY Mets 1Atlanta 4 Chicago Cubs 8Boston 3 Texas 7Kansas City 5 Houston 2San Diego 9 Colorado 3Seattle 7 LA Angels 2 Miami 4 Arizona 3---GOHLSt. Marys 4 LaSalle 2---PJHLDresden 6 Wheatley 3---Thursday's GamesMLBMilwaukee at Pittsburgh,
  
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