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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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• Sarnia-Lambton home sales continue to lag

  09-11-2026 12:34 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Sales activity in Sarnia-Lambton's real estate market continues to lag behind last year's pace, but there's hope things will change next year. Last month, 121 properties sold, representing a 7.6 per cent decrease compared to October 2025.As such, the dollar volume dropped 7.3 per cent from last October to $59.4 million.So far this year, 1,255 homes have sold in Sarnia-Lambton, representing an 8.8 per cent decrease compared to the same period last year. According to a recent Desjardins report, h
  
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• Visiting Bluewater Health in Sarnia? Expect minor traffic delays this month

  09-11-2026 12:11 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  If you are planning a visit to Bluewater Health in Sarnia over the next couple of weeks, expect a few slight delays when driving onto the hospital site.Starting Monday, November 9th, construction gets underway on a new second exit lane for the visitor parking lot.The project aims to ease congestion and improve overall traffic flow around the hospital.Work is scheduled to run through Monday, November 23rd, weather permitting.While the visitor lot will stay fully accessible throughout construction
  
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• Scoreboard, Nov 9

  09-11-2026 11:00 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  OHLWindsor 4 Kingston 3London 2 Sarnia 4Niagara 2 Peterborough 3 (OT)Barrie 3 Sudbury 6Brampton 4 Saginaw 6Brantford 5 Oshawa 2---GOHLSt. Marys 6 Listowel 1Caledonia 5 Pelham 3LaSalle 0 Chatham 4Sarnia 2 Elmira 6St. Thomas 6 Welland 2---PJHLWalpole Island 1 Amherstburg 11North Middlesex 5 Aylmer 6 (OT)Picton 2 Amherstview 4Essex 4 Blenheim 1---NHLFlorida 1 Boston 4Vegas 4 Buffalo 1Tampa Bay 3 Winnipeg 4New Jersey 4 Toronto 0Philadelphia 3 Calgary 4 (OT )Pittsburgh 2 Anaheim 5---NFLDetroit�
  
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• New members of Chief and council named for Kettle and Stony Point First Nation

  09-11-2026 03:36 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Irvin George is the new Chief of the Chippewas and Stony Point First Nation.George beat incumbent Kimberly (Kim) Bressette by 25 votes, with a total of 239 votes.The new councillors include Rudy Jr. Bressette, Summer Bressette, Stanly (Stan) Cloud, Jason Henry, Ryan W. Henry, Sara Henry, Melissa Monague, Cindi Rogers-George, and Kenneth (Ken) Wolfe.Cloud and Melissa are the only two councillors who have been voted in from the last term.721 ballots were cast for Chief, and 720 ballots were cast f
  
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• New Chief and council members elected at Kettle and Stony Point First Nation

  09-11-2026 03:36 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Irvin George is the new Chief of the Chippewas and Stony Point First Nation.George beat incumbent Kimberly (Kim) Bressette by 25 votes, with a total of 239 votes.The new councillors include Rudy Jr. Bressette, Summer Bressette, Stanly (Stan) Cloud, Jason Henry, Ryan W. Henry, Sara Henry, Melissa Monague, Cindi Rogers-George, and Kenneth (Ken) Wolfe.Cloud and Monague are the only two councillors who have been voted in from the last term.A total of 721 ballots were cast for Chief, and 720 ballots
  
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• UPDATE: Shelter in place order for parts of Aamjiwnaang First Nation lifted

  08-11-2026 15:25 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  The shelter-in-place order for all community members in Zones Six and Seven on Aamjiwnaang First Nation has been lifted.It was issued because of poor air quality readings due to high benzene levels.Residents are now able to resume going outside, using their homes' HVAC and furnace systems, and opening all windows and doors.
  
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• Shelter in place ordered for parts of Aamjiwnaang First Nation

  08-11-2026 15:25 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  A community alert system has recommended a shelter-in-place for parts of Aamjiwnaang First Nation.Following two consecutive higher benzene readings, a shelter-in-place is recommended for Zone Six, the northern section of South Vidal Street, and Zone Seven north of St. Clair Parkway on Aamjiwnaang First Nation.It's recommended that residents in these areas limit time outdoors, shut all doors and windows, turn off air intakes and HVAC systems, and turn air purifiers to maximum setting.
  
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• Grassroots Giving Campaign yields 1,400 pounds of food for Sarnia food bank

  08-11-2026 12:30 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Over 1,400 pounds of food was collected for the Inn of the Good Shepherd as the food bank prepares for a busy winter season.Weed Man franchises right across North America, including Sarnia, participated in the annual Grassroots Giving Campaign, with local donations supporting the Inn.A total of 1,427 pounds of food and $103.90 in monetary donations were collected for the Sarnia food bank, which on average sees between 2,200 and 2,400 people a month.
  
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• Scoreboard, Nov 8

  08-11-2026 12:16 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  OHLNorth Bay 6 at Guelph 10Kitchener 3 at Owen Sound 2---GOHLElmira 5 LaSalle 3London 2 at Strathroy 6---PJHLWheatley 4 Amherstburg 5Wingham 2 Mount Forest 7Mitchell 4 Kincardine 2Exeter 2 Mt. Brydges 4Lakeshore 4 Mooretown 3Walkerton 0 Hanover 8---NHLFlorida 3 at Washington 4St. Louis 1 at Nashville 3NY Rangers 4 at Seattle 3Montreal 4 at Toronto 2Utah 2 at Ottawa 4New Jersey 5 at NY Islanders 4 (OT)San Jose 3 at Dallas 4Chicago 2 at Carolina 9Tampa Bay 4 at Minnesota 3 (OT)Pittsburgh 5 at Los
  
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• Sarnia Sting suffer 3-2 loss to the Brantford Bulldogs

  07-11-2026 13:08 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  The Sarnia Sting took a tough 3-2 loss to the Brantford Bulldogs at the Progressive Auto Sales Arena on Friday.Sarnia out-shot Brantford 27-17, but was forced to kill four minor penalties in the final period.Sarnia Sting face the Brantford Bulldogs. November 2026. Photo from Metcalfe Photography.Captain Alessandro Di Iorio opened the scoring in the first period with his 7th goal of the season, and Easton Walos added a power-play marker in the second period (his team-leading 11th goal).Sarnia Sti
  
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• Scoreboard, Nov 7

  07-11-2026 11:00 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  OHLKitchener 5 North Bay 2 London 5 Saginaw 3 Windsor 5 Ottawa 4Brantford 3 Sarnia 2Guelph 2 Owen Sound 1 (OT)---GOHLListowel 6 London 2St. Marys 6 Chatham 5St. Thomas 5 Komoka 2 Fort Erie 7 Stratford 2Strathroy 8 Woodstock 5---PJHLLakeshore 6 Blenheim 3Fergus 6 Walkerton 2Mt. Brydges 4 Thamesford 3 (OT)Dresden 5 Mooretown 3Mount Forest 3 Hanover 2Wingham 5 Mitchell 2Exeter 5 Petrolia 4 Kincardine 6 Clinton 3---NHLBuffalo 5 Columbus 2 Anaheim 5 Calgary 3Minnesota 4 San Jose 1---NBABoston 119 Cha
  
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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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• 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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• New record set for warmest night

  05-11-2026 22:00 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  After a stretch of warm weather, Sarnia-Lambton will begin to return to more seasonable temperatures.Environment Canada Warning Preparedness Meteorologist Monica Vaswani said Wednesday, November 4, saw the warmest night on record for that date. "The previous record for the minimum [temperature] was 12.2 degrees in 1994, and we ended up having 15.3 degrees as the minimum," she told Sarnia News Today. Environment and Climate Change Canada began keeping track of records in 1948.Vaswani clarified
  
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• Former Chatham man sentenced for 1997 sexual assaults in Southwestern Ontario

  05-11-2026 21:45 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  A man accused of sexually assaulting three teens and one young woman in Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton in 1997 has been sentenced to 13 years in jail.Jason Davidson, 53, formerly of Chatham, has 11.5 years left to serve after the usual 1.5 days of credit given for time already served.He pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting the four women between March and August of 1997 in Chatham court two weeks ago.He was arrested in Campbell River, British Columbia, on October 26, 2025, on 15 charges of ki
  
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• Changes coming to Lambton EMS call dispatching

  05-11-2026 17:35 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Lambton Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is implementing a new Medical Priority Dispatch System.The new system is intended to decrease wait times and direct ambulances where they're needed most."On November 18, the Wallaceburg Central Ambulance Communications Centre, which dispatches Lambton County ambulances, will be switching over to the new system, and the intent of that is to be able to make sure that we're able to prioritize ambulances to the highest priority emergencies fastest, and make s
  
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• Sarnia Diamond Petrochemical workers ratify new four-year deal with Unifor

  05-11-2026 17:30 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Workers at Diamond Petrochemical Canada in Sarnia have ratified a new four-year collective agreement.Members of Unifor Local 914 approved the deal in a vote on October 29.It delivers wage increases of three per cent in year one, 3.25 per cent in years two and three, and 3.5 per cent in the final year.The package also includes a $2,000 signing bonus.Unifor National President Lana Payne commended union members for finalizing the agreement."Energy workers keep this country running, and they deserve
  
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• Two seriously injured in Murphy Road collision

  05-11-2026 15:18 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Two people were taken to hospital with serious injuries in a crash Wednesday night in Sarnia.A two-vehicle collision was reported at around 8 p.m. on Murphy Road, between Somerset Crescent and Cardiff Drive.The area was closed to traffic for over 12 hours while members of the Sarnia Police Traffic Services Unit (TSU) investigated, and reopened at around 9 a.m. Thursday.The investigation is ongoing.
  
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