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• Water conservation notice issued for some Lambton residents

  21-10-2026 22:35 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Some Lambton County residents and businesses are being told to conserve water, until further notice, while repairs are being made to a transmission pipeline on London Line.In a notice posted late Wednesday, the Lambton Area Water Supply System (LAWSS) said those in the Town of Plympton-Wyoming, Township of Warwick, Municipality of Brooke-Alvinston, and Municipality of Lambton Shores west of Highway 21, including the Town of Forest, are affected.LAWSS said the precautionary me
  
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• Manslaughter charge laid in death of Sarnia teen

  21-10-2026 21:35 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  A 21-year-old Sarnia man is facing manslaughter and drug trafficking charges after police found the body of an 18-year-old woman inside of a Nelson Street home.Sarnia police said Leia Cooper was found dead at the residence on Tuesday, June 16.Earlier this month, a post-mortem examination by the Office of the Chief Coroner determined how she died.As a result of the findings, officers executed a search warrant on October 21, and arrested the suspect.Police said since the matter is now before the c
  
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• Construction begins on Bluewater Health’s $17M hospital expansion in Petrolia

  21-10-2026 21:22 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Ground has officially been broken on the new emergency department at Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital (CEEH) in Petrolia.Dozens of community leaders and members of the public gathered outside the hospital on Wednesday to celebrate the milestone."So many years of hard work, planning, bringing people together, hearing their ideas, seeing renderings come to life, and then actually putting a shovel in the ground just makes that milestone very tangible," said President and CEO of Bluewater Health
  
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• Carney, Ford announce $8.7B action plan for tariff-affected industries

  21-10-2026 21:20 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  The federal and Ontario governments have announced another weapon against tariffs imposed by the U.S. administration.Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Doug Ford were in Ottawa on Wednesday afternoon to announce an $8.7-billion partnership to boost the tariff-affected steel and automotive industries.The joint investment includes $2.5-billion to support Ontario's current roster of auto industry employees, including those in southwestern Ontario. It will help upgrade assembly lines and support
  
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• Watford collision sends one to hospital

  21-10-2026 18:41 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  One person has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a two-vehicle crash in Watford.OPP said a crash involving a dump truck and a passenger vehicle occurred on Wednesday at the intersection of Confederation Line and Nauvoo Road.Confederation Line was closed between Warwick Street and Centennial Avenue, and Nauvoo Road was closed between Confederation Line and McGregor Street. In a social media post at 12:15 p.m., OPP advised people to avoid the area.More details will be sha
  
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• Innovative $12M 'Small House' addition at Lambton Villa nearing completion

  21-10-2026 17:40 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  A first-of-its kind model for long-term care in Ontario is one step closer to reality as Petrolia's $12 million Small House Addition enters its final stage.In a report to Lambton County Council Committee of the Whole, staff said this marks an important milestone in the transformation of long-term care at Lambton Meadowview Villa.The report said work is now centered on interior finishes such as millwork, painting, and flooring alongside the completion of essential utility services. Key facility t
  
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• Impaired driver nabbed in early morning arrest at BWB

  21-10-2026 17:35 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  A 48-year-old man from Chicago has been charged with impaired driving while attempting to cross the Blue Water Bridge (BWB) into Point Edward.It happened just before 8 a.m. on Monday, October 19.Officers with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) notified Lambton OPP, who arrested the driver.His licence was suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was impounded for a week.The accused was released from police custody and has a court date set for November 23 in Sarnia.Police are urging the public
  
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• Downtown Forest King Street Parkette takes shape

  21-10-2026 17:30 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Steady progress continues in downtown Forest to revitalize the King Street parkette.Phase two of the Downtown Forest King Street Parkette Project is currently underway.Sod and trees were installed in May, while flower planters, lit bollards, and accessible tables and chairs were added this past summer."There's still some work to be done," said Mayor Doug Cook. "We still need to install a stage and finish some decorative landscaping. But we did install a year-round washroom, located nearby."The m
  
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• Chief and council candidates named for Kettle and Stony Point First Nation election

  21-10-2026 12:05 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Members of Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation will cast ballots next month to select a chief and nine councillors.Election day is set for Saturday, November 7th, with in-person voting open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Hillside School Gym.Four candidates are running for chief including incumbent Kimberly Bressette, who is seeking a third term. She has held the position since 2022.Bressette is being challenged by David Cloud, Irvin George, and Wesley Monague.They are joined by a
  
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• Scoreboard, Oct 21

  21-10-2026 11:00 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  NHLToronto 6 Columbus 2San Jose 4 Montreal 3 (OT)Los Angeles 5 Washington 2Anaheim 2 NY Islanders 3Colorado 3 New Jersey 4Boston 2 Dallas 3 (OT) Winnipeg 1 St. Louis 2Minnesota 3 Edmonton 4 (OT)Detroit 3 Seattle 4 (SO)Carolina 6 Vancouver 3Tampa Bay 6 Vegas 2---PJHLLakeshore 2 Essex 3Petrolia 7 Port Stanley 1---NBABoston 113 Detroit 121Philadelphia 106 New York 100Oklahoma City 116 San Antonio 104---Wednesdays' GamesOHLLondon at Sarnia, 7:05 p.m.---GO
  
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