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• Ella-ween returns for fourth year

  16-10-2026 17:40 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  The Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness (SODA) group is still collecting donations in preparation for the fourth annual Ella-ween fundraiser in Sarnia.Costumes and Halloween decor will be sold at a redistribution event on Sunday, October 18, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lochiel Kiwanis Community Centre, located at 180 College Ave. N."We will have some door prizes when you come in. The gymnasium is always fun and decorated. We will have vendors there as well. We have activities for the kids. It's a fun
  
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• Three projects expected to move forward at SPS facility

  22-10-2026 21:58 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  The Sarnia Police Service (SPS) Board has approved a motion to improve transparency regarding future large contracts as major renovations are anticipated at the Christina Street facility.SPS Board Member and Councillor Chrissy McRoberts presented a successful motion to have the top three bids included in reports that detail high-cost capital projects requiring a Request for Proposal (RFP), similar to what's presented during council meetings."It's the public's money, so they get to see the qu
  
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• Three capital projects expected to move forward at SPS facility

  22-10-2026 21:58 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  The Sarnia Police Service (SPS) Board has approved a motion to improve transparency regarding future large contracts as major renovations are anticipated at the Christina Street facility.SPS Board Member and Councillor Chrissy McRoberts presented a successful motion to have the top three bids included in reports that detail high-cost capital projects requiring a Request for Proposal (RFP), similar to what's presented during council meetings."It's the public's money, so they get to see the qu
  
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• Multiple charges laid in Plympton-Wyoming disturbance

  22-10-2026 17:40 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  A 41-year-old Middlesex County resident is facing a slate of charges following a disturbance and subsequent motor-vehicle crash in Plympton-Wyoming Wednesday evening.Lambton OPP were called just before 6 p.m. on October 21 about a reported disturbance at a home near the intersection of Brooke Street and London Street.Responding officers located the suspect after a single-vehicle collision and conducted a traffic stop.The suspect was arrested and charged with impaired driving, dangerous operation
  
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• Sarnia Sting add overage blueliner Liam Spencer via trade

  22-10-2026 17:39 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  The Sarnia Sting have added an overage defenceman to the roster.Liam Spencer from the Niagara IceDogs will join the OHL club in exchange for a sixth round pick in 2027.The 6'3', 191 pound defenceman and London native started his OHL career in Mississauga before joining the Knights for the 2024-25 season where he was a part of the Memorial Cup championship campaign.Spencer joined Niagara in September 2025, where he played 60 games during the 2025-26 season“Liam’s size and experience is exactl
  
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• Spooktacular events being held in Petrolia

  22-10-2026 17:36 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Those looking to get into the Halloween spirit are in luck.The Petrolia and Area Kiwanis Club will once again host Fiery Faces events to get you into the spooky season."We are having a community carving night in which we invite people to come out and carve pumpkins. And then for the next three nights, we have lightings where people can come out and add to them if they'd like to, but also come and see the pumpkins. We carved 650 pumpkins last year, and I'm hoping to one day reach 1000 just to pu
  
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• Time running out to register for Sarnia-Lambton Immigration Forum next week

  22-10-2026 17:35 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Registration is still open for next week's summit focusing on the economic impact of immigration in Sarnia-Lambton.The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership and Local Immigration Partnership are inviting local business leaders and residents to sign up for the 2026 Lambton Immigration Forum, on Wednesday, October 28 at the Four Points by Sheraton in Point Edward.CEO Matthew Slotwinski said the morning breakfast session will focus on a critical component in supporting a strong and sustainable local
  
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• OLG doles out gaming revenue payments

  22-10-2026 17:30 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is dishing out second quarter gaming revenue payments to sites that host casinos, including Sarnia and Point Edward.The second quarter spanned from July 1 to September 30.Sarnia is receiving $87,879 for hosting Gateway Casino at Hiawatha, compared to $95,506 during the same period in 2025.So far, during OLG’s fiscal year, spanning from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, Sarnia has received $171,316.Since the gaming site opened in May 1999, Sarnia
  
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• Sting rally to claim game one of the Battle of the 402

  22-10-2026 12:45 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Game one in the Battle of the 402 goes to Sarnia.The Sting erased a 4-2 deficit with four unanswered goals to beat the visiting London Knights, Wednesday night in front of 3,154 fans at Progressive Auto Sales Arena. Easton Walos set up four goals while Alessandro Di Iorio marked his return from injury with a goal and an assist.Jack Van Volsen, Jonas Gulbrandsen and Simon Katolicky each added a goal in the victory.Logan Hawery provided the game-winner and an insurance marker with a pair of third
  
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• Petrolia's Hauntings and Historical Tour returns

  22-10-2026 12:14 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  About 100 tickets remain for the Hauntings and Historical Tour in Petrolia.Organized by the IODE (Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire) Margaret Stokes Chapter, the tour will feature six locations with hauntingly interesting stories."We had a great response to our last tour, and actually we decided we'd just run it biannually," said Tour Chairperson Dawn McNally.Tickets are in the form of a booklet, with descriptions for each of the sites along the tour. McNally said the locations were chose
  
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• Scoreboard, Oct 22

  22-10-2026 11:00 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  OHLLondon 4 Sarnia 6---GOHLKomoka 1 LaSalle 3Listowel 2 London 1---PJHLBlenheim 7 Wheatley 1---NHLPhiladelphia 3 Buffalo 1Florida 1 Ottawa 5---NBAChicago 92 Toronto 135Milwaukee 116 Washington 128Atlanta 132 Orlando 125Minnesota 131 Miami 106Charlotte 110 Brooklyn 103Indiana 123 New Orleans 120Utah 103 Memphis 123Dallas 110 Houston 128Golden State 105 LA Lakers 127Phoenix 83 Portland 124Sacramento 96 LA Clippers 121---WNBA FinalsAtlanta 97 Golden State 71(Atlanta leads 2-1)---Thursday's G
  
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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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• Three charged after Lambton, Essex OPP seize gun, cocaine Tilbury

  20-10-2026 20:52 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Three people have been charged after cocaine and a firearm were seized from a home in Tilbury.A search warrant was executed at the home on October 15 by members of the Lambton County and Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).According to police, officers found the suspected cocaine, the firearm, cash, and drug trafficking paraphernalia.Three people, a 25-year-old from York, a 45-year-old from Tilbury, and a 24-year-old from Cambridge, were arrested at the home and charged with possession
  
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• Three charged after Lambton, Essex OPP seize gun, cocaine in Tilbury

  20-10-2026 20:52 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Three people have been charged after cocaine and a firearm were seized from a home in Tilbury.A search warrant was executed at the home on October 15 by members of the Lambton County and Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).According to police, officers found the suspected cocaine, the firearm, cash, and drug trafficking paraphernalia.Three people, a 25-year-old from York, a 45-year-old from Tilbury, and a 24-year-old from Cambridge, were arrested at the home and charged with possession
  
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• Suspect sought in Northgate Plaza break-in (VIDEO)

  20-10-2026 19:40 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  The Sarnia Police Service (SPS) is searching for a suspect in a break and enter to a business in the Northgate Plaza on Exmouth Street.Officers were called just after 4 a.m. on October 20 for a report that two businesses had their windows smashed.According to police, video surveillance from one of the establishments shows a man throwing an object through the glass door and breaking it.Police said the man entered through the broken glass, hopped over the counter, and ripped out the cash box befor
  
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• Sarnia-Lambton shelters prepare as cooler weather drives up demand

  20-10-2026 17:40 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  As autumn’s evening temperatures begin to drop across Sarnia-Lambton, shelter staff and local outreach teams continue their work to get unhoused residents off the streets and into safe, warm spaces.The County of Lambton's Homelessness Prevention and Social Planning Manager Matt Joosse said area shelters are currently at 65 per cent occupancy."The shelters are run through the Inn of the Good Shepherd Lodge and they are a strong partner that we rely on," said Joosse. "Weather
  
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• Sarnia man charged in assault

  20-10-2026 17:38 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  A Sarnia man is facing assault charges following an incident in St. Clair Township.Shortly after 9 a.m. on Monday, October 19, Lambton OPP were called to the Ladysmith Road and Petrolia Line area for reports of an assault, during which someone allegedly brandished a weapon before leaving the scene.Officers located a suspect shortly after, and he was taken into custody.No injuries were reported.Brock Holman, 30, of Sarnia, is facing several charges, including assault with a weapon, mischief under
  
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• Grand Bend Bridge paving underway

  20-10-2026 17:35 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Grand Bend motorists may notice more traffic disruptions over the next week or so as paving takes place on the Ontario Street Bridge.Lambton Shores Director of Public Works Nick Verhoeven said the contractor is currently working on finishing touches."This week, [there's] a lot of paving on the east side of the bridge and then next week, the week of October 26, we'll be shifting the paving over to the west side of the bridge," he told Sarnia News Today. "Following that, there's some utility work
  
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• OPP investigate Corunna break-in

  20-10-2026 17:30 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Provincial police are appealing for tips after an electric bicycle was stolen from a residential garage in Corunna.Lambton OPP said the theft was reported at an Argyle Street home on October 16.Police said someone entered the garage through the side door and stole a black Jetson electric bike sometime between 4:27 a.m. and 4:38 a.m.The suspect allegedly also stole tools, but police didn't specify the amount.The investigation is ongoing.Anyone with information is asked to contact Lambto
  
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• Sarnia mayoral candidates stage pre-election debate

  20-10-2026 13:19 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  With Sarnia’s municipal election less than a week away, three of the city’s four mayoral contenders met for a debate Monday night at the Imperial Theatre, to address key local issues.Hundreds attend the forum, organized by the theatre, Sarnia-Lambton Chamber of Commerce, the Book Keeper, Jean Collective and Healthy Democracy.Among the central topics raised during the evening was the city's response to mental health and addiction struggles.Scott Molson discussed his so-called "th
  
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• Provincial command appoints trustees to preserve Sarnia Legion Branch 62 operations

  20-10-2026 12:02 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Three trustees have been appointed to preserve all property and administer the affairs of Sarnia Legion Branch 62.Ontario Provincial Command Executive Director Pam Sweeny confirmed the direction with Sarnia News Today via email and provided the reason behind the move."This action is being taken as the current administration/executive have identified minimal engagement until the reinstatement of the branch president. This is for the general welfare of the branch," Sweeny said.When asked how opera
  
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