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• Suspect captured on video despite allegedly stealing surveillance camera

  05-10-2026 21:30 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Lambton OPP are searching for a suspect, accused of stealing a surveillance camera from a boat docked in Point Edward.Police said it happened at a property on Marina Road on September 24 at around 1:50 a.m.The suspect, who was caught on camera, is a male, about 30-years-old with a slim build, shaggy hair, a moustache, and a short beard.Police said he was wearing a hoodie under a plaid shirt.The investigation is ongoing.Anyone with information about this incident or who may have witnessed suspici
  
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• Lake Huron boat emergency prompts safety warning after disabled vessel escorted to Sarnia

  05-10-2026 17:45 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  A marine rescue ended safely early Saturday morning, after volunteer search and rescue crews and the Canadian Coast Guard located a disabled 29-foot vessel navigating Lake Huron without working equipment or sufficient fuel.The emergency began at 3:13 a.m. when PointSAR (Search and Rescue) Unit 512 was paged following a marine distress call.A vessel carrying two passengers, travelling from Port Lambton to Grand Bend, wasn't able to move."JRCC (Joint Rescue Coordination Centre) was unable to commu
  
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• Fire Prevention Week focuses on lithium-ion charging safety

  05-10-2026 17:40 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Sarnia Fire Rescue will be sharing safety advice with community members this week in hopes of spreading awareness and reducing the risk of dangerous situations.National Fire Prevention Week is observed from October 4 to October 10.Public Education Officer Mike Otis said the campaign always falls on the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. According to the National Fire Prevention Association's website, over 250 people were killed and thousands of structures burned down during the trage
  
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• Book event shines light on 'Canada’s troubled hockey culture'

  05-10-2026 17:35 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Community organizations are commending a book that takes a deep dive into hockey culture and hope it will spur meaningful conversations surrounding mental health, harmful behaviours, and consent.The Book Keeper has organized an event with award-winning journalist Rick Westhead to discuss his book We Breed Lions: Confronting Canada’s Troubled Hockey Culture.The event - held in partnership with the Sarnia Community Foundation, The Centre Sarnia-Lambton, The Male Alley Coalition, St. Clair Ch
  
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• Miller found guilty of more sex-related crimes

  05-10-2026 12:32 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  A former Sarnia high school basketball coach and newspaper reporter was found guilty of more sex-related charges in the Superior Court of Justice on Friday, October 2.Jim Miller, who maintained his innocence, was found guilty of one count each of sexual assault and sexual interference and two counts of invitation to sexual touching.The matter has been adjourned to December 14, 2026 at 10 a.m. for sentencing submissions, and the now 61-year-old remains out on bail.Th
  
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• Sarnia police reach new deal featuring wage increases, improved benefits

  05-10-2026 12:31 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  A long bargaining process has officially come to a close in Sarnia.Members of the Sarnia Police Association (SPA) and Sarnia Police Service Board (PSB) have ratified a new three-year collective agreement covering 2025 through 2027.Joint approval of the deal was announced following a vote on October 1.Board Chair Kelly Ash welcomed the successful ratification of the collective agreement, officially concluding negotiations."Through respectful dialogue, good-faith negotiations, and a comm
  
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• Sting shut out Oshawa 3-0 to close out weekend series

  05-10-2026 12:12 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The Sarnia Sting rebounded from Saturday night's loss in Barrie to blank Oshawa 3-0.Goalie Ivan Tkach-Tkachenko made 35 saves for his first OHL shutout.Easton Walos scored twice for the Sting in the win, his fourth and fifth goals of the season, and added an assist.Matthew Manza also scored his first of the year, sealing the win with a third-period empty netter.Despite being outshot 35-25, Sarnia made the most of their special teams, converting on their lone power play while shutting d
  
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• Scoreboard, Oct 5

  05-10-2026 11:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  MLB Division SeriesSan Diego 3 Milwaukee 4(Milwaukee leads 2-0)Atlanta 3 LA Dodgers 2(Series tied 1-1)---OHLFlint 7 London 2Brantford 0 Owen Sound 3Erie 8 Kingston 6Kitchener 0 Guelph 6Sarnia 3 Oshawa 0---GOHLSt. Thomas 5 Elmira 0Hamilton 3 LaSalle 4 (OT)Stoney Creek 4 Pelham 3St. Marys 7 Komoka 1Woodstock 3 Chatham 5---PJHLMt. Brydges 6 North Middlesex 5Wingham 2 Fergus 4Amherstburg 2 Blenheim 5---NHLWinnipeg 3 Detroit 2Utah 2 NY Rangers 4Florida 2 Anaheim 3 (OT)Calgary
  
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