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• Lambton volunteer wins 4-H award

  02-10-2026 22:08 via theobserver.ca
  
  4-H Ontario is awarding a Brigden-area woman for her volunteerism.Tami Langstaff said she’s been volunteering with the Lambton 4-H Association since 2022.After spending some time with the non-profit youth development organization as a teenager, Langstaff said her recent work with the group includes acting as its treasurer, secretary, membership co-ordinater, and leading a number of clubs.Those include one for six- to eight-year-olds called cloverbuds, and others for skills such as crochet
  
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• Life and music of late Sarnia musician Jim Chevalier to be honoured

  02-10-2026 21:53 via theobserver.ca
  
  An upcoming musical celebration in memory of Sarnia’s Jim Chevalier sold out quickly.All 130 tickets available for the Oct. 17 Sarnia show celebrating the singer-songwriter’s life and music were gone within “a few hours,” said Mark Potvin, a guitarist with Almost Floating, a band Chevalier’s fronted since it formed in the 1980s.Chevalier, who died in February, was born in 1951 and was the son of Sarnia musicians Margaret and John Chevalier. He was a bandmate of Kim
  
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• Sarnia Lambton Beyond the Headlines episode 28: Dave Dentinger

  02-10-2026 21:40 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  On this week's episode of Sarnia-Lambton Beyond the Headlines, host Josh Boyce talks with former CHOK and Blackburn Radio News Director Dave Dentinger. They chat about how he got into the business, who helped him along the way, and stories from his time covering different community events.
  
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• Candidates consider how they'd use strong mayor powers

  02-10-2026 19:33 via theobserver.ca
  
  As mayor, Bill Dennis says he’d make the city more business friendly, and suggested he’d use strong mayor powers to make it happen.“I’m going to be changing the culture at city hall,” said the two-term city councillor and candidate for mayor during a Blackburn Media-hosted debate at Sarnia’s Dante Club Thursday.“It’s going to be very, very pro business,” said Dennis, stressing his top priority is attracting new jobs and industries to the com
  
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• Ex-Sarnia boys’ coach guilty of more historical sex crimes

  02-10-2026 17:58 via theobserver.ca
  
  For the second time in two weeks, a Sarnia judge found a B.C. politician and newspaper editor guilty of historical underage sex crimes linked to when he coached youth basketball in Sarnia.James (Jim) Miller, who was a Sarnia Observer sports reporter at the time of the allegations, pleaded not guilty in late April to six charges linked to one complainant, a boy he coached in the 1980s or ‘90s. The complainant testified he first met Miller when he tried out for one of his elementary school-
  
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• OPP Auxiliary teaming up with local grocers to fight hunger

  02-10-2026 17:45 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Auxiliary members are trading in routine patrols for a food drive this weekend.On Saturday, October 3, officers will host Operation Full Plate, a provincewide initiative to restock community food banks.More than 500 volunteer members will be collecting non-perishable food and essential items for families in need.OPP Auxiliary Sgt. Paula Stokes said in Lambton County, donations can be dropped off at Heidi’s Independent Grocer in Petrolia , Chris’ No Fri
  
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• Open houses begin at 2027 Dream Home (GALLERY)

  02-10-2026 17:43 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Community members can begin touring the Bluewater Health Foundation's dream home in Camlachie, as open houses kick off this weekend.A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, October 1.Ribbon cutting for the Dream Home in Camlachie. October 1, 2026. (Photo by Natalia Vega)Valued at $1.19 million, the four-bedroom, three-bathroom bungalow is located at 3504 Paul Crescent.President of Iacobelli Construction Frank Iacobelli described it as a French Provincial style home."It turned ou
  
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• Annual golf tournament raises $48K for St. Clair Twp. food banks

  02-10-2026 17:35 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Three food banks in St. Clair Township have received a helping hand after the 2026 Emergency Services Charity Golf Tournament raised $48,000 this past summer.Th event, organized by the St. Clair Township Fire Department with event sponsor CF Industries, was held in June at the St. Clair Parkway Golf Course in Mooretown.“We were so proud to host this event again alongside our friends at CF Industries,” said St. Clair Township Fire Chief Richard Boyes in a municipal media release. &ldq
  
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• Ontario police chief's association honours Sarnia's 'Officer Tyler'

  02-10-2026 16:47 via theobserver.ca
  
  Tyler Callander feels fortunate.The Sarnia constable has been the city police service’s Aamjiwnaang First Nation community officer since the role was created in 2023 and recently received a heroes beyond the badge award from the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police for his work.“I just go and do my job every day,” he said. “Any accolades like this just validates you are doing good work in the community.”Heroes beyond the badge recognizes an individual or team in
  
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• Gallery exhibitions in Sarnia about time, perception

  02-10-2026 16:20 via theobserver.ca
  
  Alvinston artist Liana Russwurm’s Italian Baroque-inspired portraits look at first like they’re from another time, says Sonya Blazek.But slowing down to take a closer look, you see tattoos, modern clothing and technology that give the Homme exhibition pieces away as contemporary, said the Judith and Norman Alix Art Gallery curator.“So, there’s this very interesting tension that’s happening,” Blazek said.Time, perception, and their affect on things such as mem
  
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• Employers encouraged to hire people facing barriers

  02-10-2026 15:21 via theobserver.ca
  
  Finding the right fit for job openings has been a struggle of late for many Sarnia-Lambton employers, says a local chamber of commerce spokesperson.“Finding staffing, hiring, there are some gaps in the community,” said Nicole Crosby.About 60 employers signed up for an event Tuesday at the Sarnia Golf and Curling Club, designed to help recognize a potentially underutilized talent pool in the community, said Stacey Mullen, Ontario Works manager in Lambton.The Lambton Works Centre, Cir
  
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• Mayoral candidates debate issues at Sarnia News Today forum

  02-10-2026 12:19 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Sarnia's mayoral candidates squared off in a debate Thursday night, hosted by Blackburn Media at the Dante Club.Incumbent Mayor Mike Bradley, City/County Councillor Bill Dennis, Carrie McEachran and Scott Molson were all on hand, while George Stanko withdrew from the race earlier in the day.Each answered questions drafted by Sarnia News Today reporters, based on input from citizens of Sarnia, in front of a crowd of just over 200. The Sarnia News Today mayoral debate at the Dante Club - Oct. 1/26
  
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• Harmony's haunted house returns for another year

  02-10-2026 12:05 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Harmony for Youth is kicking off its annual haunted house this weekend.The all-ages event will run every weekend throughout the month of October."Our haunted house is one of our best and most fun fundraisers that we do in a year," said Harmony for Youth Board President Paul Carney. "We go into a place we could look around to see what we can find, hopefully for free. But we've been so honoured that Unifor 914 is giving us the space this year. It's absolutely fantastic for us. We go in, we build b
  
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• Petrolia military history event returns this Saturday

  02-10-2026 12:04 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  History is set to come alive this Saturday in Petrolia!The Petrolia Discovery Foundation is hosting the second annual Military History in Action event on October 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Visitors can step back in time to experience Canada’s military past with live World War One demonstrations, military vehicles, cavalry displays, heritage exhibits, and even an aviation flyover.Interactive activities and food options will be available on site throughout the day.Admission is $10 for adul
  
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• Scoreboard, Oct. 2

  02-10-2026 12:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  MLBWild CardAtlanta 6 Philadelphia 2(Atlanta wins 2-1)---OHLNiagara 2 Barrie 1 OTPeterborough 4 Erie 0Windsor 3 North Bay 2---GOHLLondon 7 Sarnia 6St. Catharines 5 Welland 1---PJHLNorth Middlesex 4 Petrolia 3 OT---NHLNew Jersey 3 Philadelphia 2 OTColumbus 6 Buffalo 3NY Rangers 5 Tampa Bay 1Minnesota 3 Nashville 1Seattle 6 Calgary 1Utah 6 Chicago 0Edmonton 9 Vancouver 7San Jose 4 Florida 3 OT---NFLCleveland 27 Pittsburgh 24 ---WNBA PlayoffsLas Vegas 94 Indiana 83(Las Vegas wins 2-1)------Friday's
  
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