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• Sarnia man charged in theft from downtown AC units

  28-10-2026 20:00 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  A Sarnia man is facing charges in connection with thefts from commercial air conditioning units in the city's downtown core.On Monday October 26, city police responded to reports of vandalism and a theft in progress on Lougar Ave.Officers spotted a man nearby who was allegedly in possession of parts from a nearby AC unit.The 26-year-old, who was not named by police, is facing the following charges:- Mischief Over $5,000- Theft Over $5,000- Breach of Probation- Possession of Property Obtained by
  
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• Sting lose school day game in Owen Sound

  28-10-2026 18:33 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  The Sarnia Sting lost 4-3 in Owen Sound on Wednesday in the Attack's annual School Day Game.It was hosted in front of just over 2,300 students at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre.Jonas Gulbrandsen, Cameron Aucion, and Carter Chadwick scored for the Sting.It was Chadwick's first career OHL goal after putting up 32 goals in 47 games with the GOHL's Chatham Maroons in 2025-26.Pierce Mbuyi led the way for the Attack with two goals while Max Delisle had a goal and an assist. Lucas Prud'hom
  
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• Local Catholic school enrolment takes another leap ahead

  28-10-2026 17:30 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Student enrolment has once again increased at local Catholic schools.The St. Clair Catholic District School Board (SCCDSB) reported it welcomed 9,644 students to begin this school year, the fourth consecutive year of increased enrolment.The Board said elementary schools have added 422 students and secondary schools have welcomed an additional 492 students since 2022.The Board noted enrolment trends over the past decade demonstrate long-term stability and growth in St. Clair Catholic schools, wit
  
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• Local Catholic school enrollment takes another leap ahead

  28-10-2026 17:30 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Student enrollment has once again increased at local Catholic schools.The St. Clair Catholic District School Board (SCCDSB) reported it welcomed 9,644 students to begin this school year, the fourth consecutive year of increased enrollment.The Board said elementary schools have added 422 students and secondary schools have welcomed an additional 492 students since 2022.The Board noted enrollment trends over the past decade demonstrate long-term stability and growth in St. Clair Catholic schools,
  
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• No, you can't flush a tree

  28-10-2026 16:45 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  In a bizarre message shared over social media, the Municipality of Lambton Shores is asking residents to not flush the landscaping.A photo shared on Facebook shows a sapling inside the toilet of a new washroom facility in Forest.The year-round washroom opened to the public this past summer after the municipality received a $122,900 capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.According to the post, the newly planted tree was pulled out of the ground at a public park."Vandalism and mischief
  
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• Rally and sacred fire planned at Aamjiwnaang over Bill C-39 concerns

  28-10-2026 16:40 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Members of Aamjiwnaang First Nation and supporters will gather for a "Stop Bill C-39" rally Wednesday night.Organizers said the demonstration in opposition to the bill aims to highlight ongoing impacts of Chemical Valley and calls for the protection of Indigenous rights."We're afraid to be made into municipalities, which would be the extinguishment of our identity as first nation's people," said spokesperson Mike Plain.Bill C-39 (Building Canada Strong Act) passed second reading on October 8.Th
  
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• Rally and sacred fire at Aamjiwnaang over Bill C-39 concerns

  28-10-2026 16:40 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Members of Aamjiwnaang First Nation and supporters gathered for a "Stop Bill C-39" rally Wednesday night.Organizers said the demonstration in opposition to the bill aims to highlight ongoing impacts of Chemical Valley and calls for the protection of Indigenous rights."We're afraid to be made into municipalities, which would be the extinguishment of our identity as first nation's people," said spokesperson Mike Plain.Bill C-39 (Building Canada Strong Act) passed second reading on October 8.The p
  
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• Bank of Canada raises rate after holding firm for three years

  28-10-2026 15:10 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  For three years, the Bank of Canada has held its key lending rate steady at 2.25 per cent. This morning, it increased that rate by 25 basis points to 2.5 per cent. The Bank Rate is now 2.75 per cent, and the deposit rate is 2.45 per cent.Despite higher energy prices, the Bank of Canada said global economic activity has remained resilient. That allowed the Bank to revise its global Gross Domestic Product forecast to 3.1 per cent this year. Growth next year and the following year's projections rem
  
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• 'Quite the turnover' Lambton warden comments on council changeup

  28-10-2026 11:56 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Lambton County's long-time warden was surprised to see some of the results from the 2026 municipal election, noting there will be several new faces when the next council term begins.Kevin Marriott, who was acclaimed as the mayor of Enniskillen Township, said out of 17 county council members, eight will be new."County council's going to look a lot different," he said. "It's the biggest changeover I've ever seen."Councillors Dave Boushy, Dave Ferguson, Bev Hand, Brad Loosley, and Steve Miller
  
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• Joint blitz takes 24 unsafe commercial vehicles off Lambton roads

  28-10-2026 11:08 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  A joint enforcement initiative targeting commercial motor vehicle safety in Lambton County has led to dozens of infractions and the removal of unsafe trucks from local roadways.Members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recently joined forces with partner agencies for Project Safe Haul, a collaborative effort aimed at improving road safety through proactive enforcement, vehicle inspections, and driver education.Participating agencies alongside the OPP included the Canada Borde
  
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• NHL Central Scouting keeping tabs on five Sting players for 2027 Draft

  28-10-2026 11:02 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Five Sarnia Sting players are featured on NHL Central Scouting's preliminary watch list ahead of the 2027 National Hockey League Draft.Forward and leading scorer Easton Walos has been rated as an "A" level prospect, meaning he has the chance to be a first round selection.Walos, who has 10 goals and 22 points through 14 games, is one of 10 Ontario Hockey League players to get an "A" rating. He also led the club with 48 points as a rookie in 2025-26.Brenner Lammens received a "B" rating, indica
  
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• Scoreboard, Oct 28

  28-10-2026 10:00 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  MLB World SeriesMilwaukee 3 Tampa Bay 4(Milwaukee leads 3-1)---PJHLWalpole Island 0 Essex 6---NHLMontreal 2 St. Louis 0Columbus 4 Philadelphia 3 (OT)NY Islanders 4 Nashville 3 (SO)New Jersey 5 Dallas 1Florida 5 Winnipeg 1Boston 1 Carolina 2Los Angeles 1 Chicago 2Minnesota 3 Utah 1Vancouver 6 Anaheim 5 (OT)Ottawa 1 Vegas 4Buffalo 2 San Jose 0---NBADetroit 97 New York 111 Brooklyn 124 Boston 125 (OT)Sacramento 103 San Antonio 130Portland 136 LA Lakers 129---Wednesday's GamesMLB World
  
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