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• Sarnia Lambton Beyond the Headlines episode 32: Sarnia Mayor Elect Carrie McEachran

  06-11-2026 21:09 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  On this week's episode of Sarnia-Lambton Beyond the Headlines, host Josh Boyce talks with Sarnia Mayor Elect Carrie McEachran. She's the city's first new mayor since 1988. They chat about her campaign, the election victory and what she hopes to accomplish as mayor.
  
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• Assault charge laid at Sarnia elementary school

  06-11-2026 19:36 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  A 19-year-old Sarnia man has been charged in an incident Friday morning at Lansdowne Public School.City police were called for a report of an altercation between two adults.Police said an unknown man was walking past the school when he allegedly assaulted a caregiver who was dropping off a child. The suspect is facing an assault charge.
  
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• Sarnia Legion acting president among those to resign amid controversy

  06-11-2026 17:42 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Three members of the Sarnia Legion Branch 62's Executive Committee, including Acting President John Surins, have resigned during an ongoing investigation surrounding suspended president Ron Realesmith.Realesmith was removed from the role in early October pending the results of an Article Three complaint filed against him.In a social media post Wednesday, Surins said during the last few weeks, Branch 62 has been in turmoil."There are two opposing sides at a time we should be united as one team. W
  
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• Lambton County remembers

  06-11-2026 17:40 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Remembrance Day services will be held across Lambton County this weekend, with several more scheduled to take place on November 11.A list of scheduled services is posted below.Lambton Shores- Arkona's Remembrance Day parade and ceremony will be held on Saturday, November 7. The parade will start from the Arkona Seniors Centre at 10:30 a.m., and a ceremony will be held at the cenotaph at 11 a.m.- The Forest Legion's parade to the cenotaph will begin at 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11.- A cer
  
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• Kettle & Stony Point electors cast their ballots

  06-11-2026 17:35 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Kettle and Stony Point First Nation will hold its election for chief and council on Saturday, November 7.Incumbent Kimberly (Kim) Bressette is seeking re-election. She was first elected as chief in 2022 and was re-elected to a two-year term in 2024.Current Councillor David (Dave) Cloud is also running to become chief.Other candidates include: Irvin George and Wesley Monague.Former chief Jason Henry is hoping to secure a seat on council.With the exception of Liz Cloud and Carla Oliver, all cur
  
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• Firework safety reminder ahead of Diwali

  06-11-2026 17:32 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  The Festival of Lights, also known as Diwali, will be celebrated in Sarnia this weekend.It is a multi-day religious festival, observed by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and some Buddhists, which commemorates the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.Fireworks are often set off during the festival, and Sarnia Fire Rescue wants people to stay safe."Diwali has been declared a special occasion day, which means you can legally set off fireworks on private property. Just follow the guidelines and b
  
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• Kick off your holiday shopping this Saturday at craft sales in Sarnia & Petrolia

  06-11-2026 17:30 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  A chance to start your Christmas shopping is being offered at a couple of local high schools this Saturday.Northern Collegiate in Sarnia is hosting its annual craft sale and showcase on November 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Over 60 vendors, including crochet and knitting, jams, sweet treats, art, candles, home decor and more, will be set up at the Michigan Avenue site.Admission is a $2 donation.Admission collected and profits from food and drink sales will support students at the high school.In Petrol
  
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• OPP take 119 commercial vehicles off the road in blitz

  06-11-2026 16:04 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  The Ontario Provincial Police has wrapped up Project Safe Haul, its focused commercial vehicle safety initiative, taking 119 commercial trucks off the road.The campaign started on October 13 and wrapped up on November 1.During that time, OPP officers and inspectors participated in 22 enforcement blitzes throughout the West Region. A total of 325 vehicles were inspected, and 266 charges were laid.The project is designed to improve road safety by identifying commercial vehicles that are not safe o
  
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• Final days to weigh in on major Highway 40 expansion in Sarnia

  06-11-2026 12:25 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Time is running out to share your thoughts on the widening on Highway 40 from Indian Road to 0.6 kilometres north of Wellington Street in Sarnia.A Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) is available for public comment until Sunday, November 8.A Preliminary Design and Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study has recommended several improvements for the seven kilometre widening, from two to four lanes.Dividing the highway with a 15 metre median and intersection upgrades at Indian Road
  
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• Celebration of Lights asking for volunteers this weekend

  06-11-2026 12:08 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Sarnia’s Celebration of Lights is calling on community volunteers to help set up holiday displays this weekend."This Saturday, November 7, at Centennial Park. We're asking people to meet at the Agora stage for registration at 9 a.m., and we're going to deploy all the volunteers. We're asking for at least 100, and that is to set up all the displays," said Board Chair Dean Holtz.All you need to bring is yourself, and maybe a few friends; all tools and some refreshments will be provided."We've al
  
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• Unifor members at two casinos vote in favour of striking if needed

  06-11-2026 11:52 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Unifor members at two Southwestern Ontario casinos have voted in favour of strike action to back their union's demands.At Starlight Casino Point Edward, 93.8 per cent of members voted in favour of strike action, while at Cascades Casino Chatham, the percentage was 91.5 per cent in favour of strike action.Talks between the union and the employers continue.
  
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• Scoreboard, Nov 6

  06-11-2026 11:00 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  OHLWindsor 4 Peterborough 2Brampton 6 Niagara 3---GOHLSt. Marys 5 Sarnia 1Cambridge 4 Ayr 3 (OT)---PJHLNorth Middlesex 7 Petrolia 1---NHLUtah 4 Montreal 5 (OT)Vegas 2 Detroit 1St. Louis 4 New Jersey 5 (OT)Boston 6 Pittsburgh 2Carolina 5 NY Islanders 3Dallas 1 Columbus 2 (SO)Vancouver 2 Winnipeg 6Chicago 1 Tampa Bay 4Philadelphia 2 NY Rangers 3Anaheim 5 Edmonton 4Nashville 3 Colorado 2 (OT)---NBAOrlando 104 Phoenix 117Miami 100 Golden State 120 ---NFLJacksonville 33 Baltimore 10---Fri
  
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• UPDATE: Sarnia police say missing woman located

  06-11-2026 00:59 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Sarnia police say a 30-year-old woman reported missing has been found.The woman had been seen in the Maxwell and Oxford Street area.Investigators announced on Thursday evening that the woman was located and is safe.Sarnia police would like to thank the public for help in resolving this matter.
  
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• Federal Liberals table 2026 budget

  06-11-2026 00:46 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  The federal government has introduced a budget designed to encourage investment and fight the impact of tariffs.Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne tabled the 2026 spending plan in the House of Commons on Thursday afternoon, featuring additional spending and tax breaks to address current economic challenges.The budget has $142.1-billion in new spending and tax incentives designed to make Canada's economy more self-sufficient and less dependent on the United States.Champagne said help i
  
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