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• Labour Day traffic campaign yields over 1,000 speeding charges

  09-09-2026 17:35 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Over 1,000 speeding charges were laid by West Region OPP officers during the Labour Day long weekend as part of a traffic safety education and enforcement campaign.Provincial police said this year's campaign targeted the "Big Four" bad driving behaviours: aggressive driving, failure to wear a seatbelt, distracted driving, and impaired driving."These remain the leading contributing factors to death, injury and property damage on Ontario roads and highways," read an OPP media release.Between Septe
  
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• Revitalized Stones 'N Bones Museum project enters new phase with $3.5M fundraising campaign

  10-09-2026 21:53 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The County of Lambton has officially launched a $3.5 million fundraising campaign to support the "ambitious transformation" of the Sarnia Library, which will house the beloved Stones 'N Bones collection.Allison Richards, who owned the Stones 'N Bones Museum on Christina Street with her late husband Jim, donated approximately 4,650 items to the county in June.“This collection is deeply personal to our family,” said Richards. “For more than 30 y
  
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• Sarnia Lambton Beyond the Headlines episode 25: Michael Kilbreath

  10-09-2026 21:05 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  On this week's episode of Sarnia Lambton Beyond the Headlines, Josh Boyce chats with Huron Flight Services Event Coordinator Michael Kilbreath. They chat about all the facility offers, plus a special event in late September featuring a very popular Sarnia native.
  
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• Petrolia hospital evacuated after natural gas leak

  10-09-2026 20:57 via theobserver.ca
  
  Hospital workers in Petrolia helped evacuate patients Wednesday evening after a natural gas leak.Fifteen patients in the emergency department and acute care were evacuated from Bluewater Health’s Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital around 8 p.m. as a precaution, said facilities and support services director Jack Vanderveen.“We had a contractor doing some coring to run a sprinkler pipe and they hit a gas line,” he said.Ambulances were redirected to Bluewater Health’s Sar
  
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• Deadly Hwy. 402 crash trial: Expert tells jury what caused collision

  10-09-2026 20:51 via theobserver.ca
  
  An expert on reconstructing collisions told the jury his final conclusion Thursday as a dangerous driving Highway 402 fatal crash trial continued in Sarnia.Richard Bortolon, a recently retired OPP investigator who wrote a report on the multi-vehicle collision near the Blue Water Bridge that killed two people and severely injured a third on Oct. 2, 2023, found that it was caused by a 2018 Audi Q5 attempting an “entirely unsafe” lane change. That caused the initial crash between the A
  
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• Sarnia crews respond to multi-vehicle crash

  10-09-2026 17:42 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Minor injuries are reported in a multi-vehicle crash Thursday morning.Sarnia Fire Rescue, Sarnia police, and Lambton EMS responded to a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of Michigan Line and Waterworks Road.Damage to the vehicles is said to be significant, however no serious injuries were reported.Motorists are advised to avid the area for the time being while the scene is cleared.Further details including possible charges were not immediately available.
  
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• Gas leak forces evacuation of Petrolia hospital

  10-09-2026 17:40 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  A gas leak at CEE hospital in Petrolia forced ambulances to be redirected to Sarnia for about three hours on Wednesday evening.In an email, Bluewater Health said the leak prompted the evacuation of the Emergency Department and Acute Care unit.The Petrolia and North Enniskillen Fire Department and Enbridge Gas went to the hospital and the gas supply was shut off.Patients have since safely returned to their rooms, and normal operations have resumed.Bluewater Health said there were no injuries, and
  
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• August building permits push Sarnia construction ahead of 2025 pace

  10-09-2026 17:35 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Construction activity in Sarnia is ahead of last year's pace.A total of 43 building permits were issued at city hall last month, valued at over $4.77 million.A $675,000 permit for an interior fit-up at the Sarnia Medical Group on Dundas Street was issued in August, as well as a $1.5 million permit for a new home on Lakeshore Road.A permit was also issued for renovations at Progressive Auto Sales Arena, valued at $75,000.The monthly statistics included three permits for a single-family dwellings,
  
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• Youth charged with assault; Lambton OPP briefs

  10-09-2026 16:12 via theobserver.ca
  
  A youth from Kitchener is facing assault charges after an early-morning altercation in St. Clair Township Monday, Lambton OPP say.One person was injured in the incident which happened shorty after midnight Sept. 6, police said.The youth, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sarnia at a later date, police said.Anyone with information is asked to contact Lambton OPP, at 1-888-310-1122, or Crime Stoppers, at 1-800-2
  
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• Border crossings to close on Friday morning to remember 9/11

  10-09-2026 15:59 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The Michigan Department of Transportation is warning commuters now that it will close border crossings between Ontario and Michigan on Friday morning in memory of those lost on September 11, 2001.Traffic at the Gordie Howe International Bridge, Windsor-Detroit Tunnel, and the Ambassador Bridge will be cleared before 8:46 a.m., the time the first passenger jet slammed into the North Tower of the World Trade Centre in New York City.The border at the Sault Ste Marie International Bridge and Blue Wa
  
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• Sting release artist renderings of PASA upgrades

  10-09-2026 12:03 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The Sarnia Sting have released further details about new and improved restaurant, concessions, fitness and retail facilities at Progressive Auto Sales Arena (PASA).It's part of $2.25 million worth of upgrades the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) team's ownership has made into the facility ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.The team said the ongoing work was made possible through the private investment made by Sarnia Sting ownership and a strategic partnership with Levy Canada.In a news release, Sting Owne
  
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• TSL appoints new Executive Director

  10-09-2026 12:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The Board of Directors for Tourism Sarnia-Lambton (TSL) has appointed Adam Veen as the new executive director.Veen has served as interim executive director since March, guiding the organization through a transition period."We are pleased to appoint Adam as executive director. His commitment to the organization and deep understanding of Lambton County make him the ideal person to lead Tourism Sarnia-Lambton forward," said Board of Directors Chair Al Duffy in a news release.The Board of Direc
  
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• Scoreboard, Sept 10

  10-09-2026 11:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  MLBToronto 0 Athletics 2Minnesota 2 Detroit 7St. Louis 6 San Francisco 7Washington 2 San Diego 9Texas 2 Seattle 3Cleveland 5 Baltimore 9Houston 7 Philadelphia 11NY Mets 15 Miami 14LA Angels 6 Boston 4Colorado1 NY Yankees 6Tampa Bay 7 Atlanta 2Pittsburgh 4 Chicago White Sox 2Chicago Cubs 6 Milwaukee 8Arizona 2 Kansas City 5Cincinnati 1 LA Dodgers 14---NFLNew England 10 Seattle 13---PJHL PreseasonEssex 1 Wheatley 3---Thursd
  
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• Lambton planning author talks, show-and-tell events for Culture Days

  09-09-2026 22:31 via theobserver.ca
  
  Music photographer Richard Beland is sharing some of the words and stories behind his pictures, as Lambton takes part in a national celebration of arts and culture.Beland, the Lambton College photography program coordinator who grew up along Lake Huron near Sarnia and has spent decades photographing musicians , is talking about his work, 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Sarnia Library Theatre.“He certainly has taken a lot of high-profile photos of several musicians,” said Adrianne Lebert
  
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• Assault, mischief charges laid in Grand Bend

  09-09-2026 22:20 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Two people from Brampton are facing assault, intoxication and mischief charges in an incident in Grand Bend.Lambton OPP officers were called to an address on Main Street West on September 5, shortly before 6 p.m.Police said a vehicle had been damaged and, as a result, the pair was arrested and charged.Harpreet Cheema, 24, and Jaskarn Sandhu, 24, were charged under the Criminal Code and Liquor Licence and Control Act.Each of them has an October 5 court date in Sarnia.Anyone with information regar
  
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• Youth faces assault charges in St. Clair Twp. incident

  09-09-2026 22:10 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Lambton OPP have charged a 16-year-old in an assault investigation in St. Clair Township.Officers responded to a complaint on September 6, shortly after 12 a.m. Police said an altercation had occurred, during which a youth assaulted an individual causing non-life-threatening injuries.The teen, from Kitchener, is charged under the Criminal Code with assault and assault causing bodily harm.The youth is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sarnia at a later date.The teen's ide
  
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• Donation recognizes Pathways, community connections

  09-09-2026 21:27 via theobserver.ca
  
  Todd and Ron Clark have been gifting money to various charitable causes in Sarnia-Lambton for about a decade.“The whole idea is giving back,” said Todd Clark, who runs the Ron Clark Ford dealership in Wyoming that his dad, Ron, started in 1966.The duo were at Pathways Health Centre for Children Wednesday to give $10,000 to the treatment centre that provides rehabilitation and support services for children and youth with physical, developmental, and communication needs.The charity th
  
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• Deadly Hwy. 402 crash trial: Witness recalls thinking, ‘Oh, no’

  09-09-2026 21:04 via theobserver.ca
  
  Lareina Rising was trying to get her Chrysler Pacifica onto Highway 402 from the Modeland Road ramp, but a long line of nearly stopped trucks and cars was in the slow lane to her left.While still in the merging lane, she saw a car in front of her move from the lane they were both in over to the slow lane, then partly into the fast lane, all in one continuous motion. As this was happening, Rising saw a truck coming up quickly in the fast lane.She recalled thinking, “Oh, no.”“An
  
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• Drowning victim remembered for athleticism, friendly smile

  09-09-2026 17:45 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Community members are mourning the tragic passing of a local soccer player who died in a drowning incident in Sarnia. Lambton College Athletics posted a tribute on Facebook on Wednesday, dedicated to former soccer student-athlete Ochard (Ocho) Campbell."Equipped with the friendliest of smiles, an infectious energy that drew everyone in and made them feel welcome, and a love for the game of soccer and the talent to go with it, 'Ocho' was a member of our Men's Soccer Program for two seasons (2023
  
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• Lambton County seeking name for new housing project

  09-09-2026 17:40 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The County of Lambton is giving residents the opportunity to pick the name of its newest affordable housing development at 471 Kathleen Avenue in Sarnia."We are currently working on the construction of a new 50-unit affordable housing property on Kathleen Ave. So we have recently launched a naming competition to select the building name for that property,” said Manager of Housing Services Melisa Johnson. “We're looking to gather community input on what an appropriate name should be.&
  
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• Rural child care hiring event in Petrolia

  09-09-2026 12:04 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Looking to step into early childhood education? The County of Lambton and local providers are inviting job seekers to meet directly with hiring managers on Thursday, September 10 in Petrolia.Lambton Works Employment Services Supervisor Susan Blommers said they're hosting an event with Lambton Rural Child Care and County of Lambton Children's Services."Lambton Rural Child Care is actively hiring for a couple of centres, so we've partnered with them to create an opportunity for job seeke
  
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• Scoreboard, Sept 9

  09-09-2026 11:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  MLBToronto 4 Athletics 2Minnesota 3 Detroit 2Cleveland 9 Baltimore 5Houston 6 Philadelphia 5NY Mets 7 Miami 5LA Angels 6 Boston 1Colorado 3 NY Yankees 5Tampa Bay 7 Atlanta 1Pittsburgh 9 Chicago White Sox 3Arizona 5 Kansas City 3Chicago Cubs 3 Milwaukee 4Washington 4 San Diego 5Texas 10 Seattle 5St. Louis 1 San Francisco 2Cincinnati 2 LA Dodgers 3---PJHL PreseasonDorchester 6 Mt. Brydges 5---Wednesday's GamesMLBMinnesota at Detroit, 1:10 p.m.Toronto at Athletics
  
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• Woman charged in deadly crash on Hwy. 402 in Sarnia goes on trial

  08-09-2026 22:48 via theobserver.ca
  
  A Sarnia jury is hearing the case of a woman charged with dangerous driving after a deadly crash on a nearby stretch of Highway 402 nearly three years ago.Stacie Rogers, 37, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of dangerous driving causing death to Colin Connelly and Heather Frank and one count of dangerous driving causing bodily harm to Balwinder Chehal linked to an Oct. 2, 2023, collision in Sarnia.Rogers pleaded not guilty to all charges Aug. 31 as the jury was picked, but no evidence or wit
  
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• Lambton OPP urge water safety after recent drownings

  08-09-2026 22:34 via theobserver.ca
  
  Police are reminding people about water safety after four drownings near Grand Bend in 11 days.The latest, a 37-year-old kayaker whose body was discovered Sunday, represents the 10th drowning incident to which Lambton OPP have responded in 2026, said Const. Tyler Campbell.“There have been many tragedies around our local waterways lately.”Incidents include in Lambton and Huron counties, he said.“We still have a lot of nice weather left in September typically, so we want to make
  
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• Strangway Centre getting ready for busy fall season

  08-09-2026 18:59 via theobserver.ca
  
  Sarnia’s Strangway Centre is offering German lessons, on top of other courses and classes, as it plans for it’s typically busy fall season.“The fall as well as winter are always good times for me to introduce new programs (since) they are our busiest seasons of the year,” said Mike Neely, activities programmer with the city-run recreation centre for adults age 20 and older.Registration opens at 9 a.m. Sept. 15 for fall programs.The 560-member centre that also offers trip
  
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• PM warns of tough times as tariffs against U.S. come into effect

  08-09-2026 18:42 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Prime Minister Mark Carney is warning Canadians that tough economic times are ahead as the trade war with the U.S. continues.His comments come as Canada's $27.6 billion in retaliatory tariffs officially came into effect, weeks after talks were stopped ahead of a potential deal between the two countries.The federal government stopped negotiating due to what it called unreasonable last-minute requirements. This included restricting the French language, restricting which countries Canada can trade
  
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• Safety reminders issued with school back in session

  08-09-2026 12:12 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Police services in Sarnia-Lambton are urging drivers to stay vigilant as students return to classrooms.Sarnia Police Service (SPS) Community Engagement Officer Cst. Nick McLean said failing to stop for a school bus or crossing guard could result in hefty penalties."If you fail to stop for a school bus when the overhead red signal lights are flashing, a police officer can give you a ticket for $490 and six demerit points. If you fail to stop for a crossing guard displaying a school
  
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• Major upgrades approved for Forest Catholic school

  08-09-2026 12:10 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Ontario's Ministry of Education has approved more than $6.1 million in funding for an addition to St. John Fisher Catholic School in Forest.The project includes a six-classroom addition to the school, the renovation and repurposing of two existing classrooms to expand child care programming, upgrades to a kindergarten classroom and construction of a new 13-space parking lot.St. Clair Catholic District School Bord Chair John Van Heck said the project will increase the school capacity by 92 pupil
  
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• Scoreboard, Sept 8

  08-09-2026 12:07 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  MLBToronto 5 Athletics 6Minnesota 4 Detroit 5Atlanta 0 Philadelphia 1NY Mets 9 Miami 4LA Angels 2 Boston 5Cleveland 4 Baltimore 6Arizona 5 Kansas City 4Chicago Cubs 3 Milwaukee 4Washington 2 San Diego 3St. Louis 4 San Francisco 5Cincinnati 3 LA Dodgers 6---OHL preseasonSaginaw 1 Kitchener 5---CFLToronto 37 Hamilton 22Edmonton 38 Calgary 28---Tuesday's Games MLB Cleveland at Baltimore, 6:35 p.m. Minnesota at Detroit, 6:40 p.m. Houston at Philadelphia, 6:40 p.m. NY Me
  
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• UPDATE: Officials have recovered the body of a missing swimmer in Lake Huron

  08-09-2026 03:02 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  After a five and a half hour search, officials have located the body of a missing swimmer near Point Edward.According to Point Edward Fire and Rescue, emergency crews were dispatched at around 3 p.m. on Monday to assist with a swimmer in distress on Lake Huron in the area of the Cove.The swimmer was unaccounted for, and marine resources were deployed to help in the search.Sarnia Fire Rescue, Sarnia police, Lambton EMS, the Canadian Coast Guard, and the St. Clair County Sheriff's Dive Team were a
  
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