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• Man seriously injured, SIU investigating after Sarnia crash - CBC.ca

  28-03-2025 21:53 via news.google.com
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• Lambton College to mark Truth and Reconciliation Day

  29-09-2026 17:41 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Lambton College, in partnership with the Indigenous Student Council, is inviting community members to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.A special gathering on campus is scheduled for Wednesday, September 30.The event will run from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. inside the Cestar Group Athletics and Fitness Complex at Lambton College, featuring an Indigenous-owned business showcase, marketplace, a short film screening and discussion, and a tour of the Indigenous Outdoor Space.Organizers said
  
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• Truth and Reconciliation Day closures

  29-09-2026 17:40 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  In recognition of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on Wednesday, September 30, residents in Sarnia-Lambton should expect a number of local service closures.---Aamjiwnaang Band Office and associated buildings: ClosedSarnia City Hall: ClosedGovernment offices (Muni. Prov. Fed.): ClosedStrangway Community Centre: ClosedSarnia Transit: NormalBanks and Trust Companies: ClosedLCBO stores: OpenBeer stores: OpenStores, including Lambton Mall: NormalSchools: NormalGarbage collection: Normal (
  
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• Pathways Health Centre brings back 'The Big Sing Thing' to Sarnia for 80s interactive concert

  29-09-2026 17:39 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  If you've been waiting for a socially acceptable place to sing 80s hits at full volume, mark your calendar for October 17.Pathways Health Centre for Children has announced return of "The Big Sing Thing", a one-of-a-kind, interactive musical experience that was first held to celebrate the organization's 50th anniversary in 2025.Special Events Lead Marcy Draker said everyone had so much fun participating in The Beatles experience, they've decided to do the event again."We really had people moving,
  
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• Lambton County names chair for 2027 International Plowing Match

  29-09-2026 17:38 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  With this year's International Plowing Match (IPM) and Rural Expo concluded in Bruce County, excitement is building for Lambton County's turn to host the event.Dave Henderson has been nominated and elected to represent Lambton County as chair of the 2027 IPM, with the unanimous support of both the Lambton County Plowmen’s Association and the Ontario Plowmen’s Association (OPA)."Working alongside the OPA, Dave and the local organizing committee look forward to bringing volunteers, far
  
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• Sarnia police, deceased’s family renew plea for tips in 1988 homicide

  29-09-2026 16:49 via theobserver.ca
  
  Sarnia police and the family of the deceased are renewing a push for tips in a 38-year-old unsolved homicide probe.Morag Davies was found stabbed to death in her Retlaw Drive home on Aug. 25, 1988. The person or people responsible haven’t been identified despite extensive investigative efforts during the years, police said Tuesday.The death of Davies, who was originally from Scotland, still affects her family in her homeland.“That day changed our lives forever. The pain and horror o
  
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• SPS Cst. receives Heroes Beyond the Badge award

  29-09-2026 12:38 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  A member of the Sarnia Police Service (SPS) is being praised for creating a positive community impact at Aamjiwnaang First Nation.Cst. Tyler Callander received the Heroes Beyond the Badge award, presented by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and OnStar, during a ceremony on Monday at Maawn Doosh Gumig Community and Youth Centre.Callander, who joined the SPS in 2009, was selected as the first Aamjiwnaang Community Police Officer in the spring of 2023.As a non-Indigen
  
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• Bluewater Health expands medical staff with psychiatry and urology specialists

  29-09-2026 12:01 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Bluewater Health is expanding its professional staff with the addition of two new specialists in Sarnia-Lambton.Child and youth psychiatrist Dr. Chukwulo Ndubisi and urologist Dr. Deron Britt have joined the team.Dr. Ndubisi brings extensive international experience in youth mental health, addiction, and early intervention, having most recently practiced in New Brunswick and Windsor-Essex.He also has experience teaching medical students and residents at Western University’s Schulich School
  
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• Scoreboard, Sept 29

  29-09-2026 11:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  NFLPhiladelphia 7 Chicago 27---Tuesday's GamesMLBWild CardPhiladelphia at Atlanta, 2 p.m.Chicago White Sox at Houston, 5 p.m.Boston at NY Yankees, 8 p.m.Chicago Cubs at San Diego, 10 p.m.---PJHLWalpole Island at Essex, 7 p.m.---NHLFlorida at Carolina, 5 p.m.Montreal at Toronto, 7 p.m.NY Rangers at Boston, 8 p.m.Vancouver at Edmonton, 10 p.m.Chicago at Vegas, 10:30 p.m.---WNBAPlayoffsLas Vegas at Indiana, 6:30 p.m.(Las Vegas leads 1-0)Minnesota at New York, 8:30 p.m.(New York leads 1-0)
  
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• Lambton's Creative County grants program calling for applicants

  28-09-2026 19:34 via theobserver.ca
  
  After a record 40 applications last year, Lambton’s Creative County grant program committee chairperson is hoping interest continues.“Don’t be afraid to apply for any type of project that is within the criteria, because you never know what’s going to be approved,” said Tracy Kingston about the annual County of Lambton grants program for cultural and creative community projects.Applications open 9 a.m. Thursday for 2027 grants, with $75,000 available for up to 50 pe
  
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• 'Keep Me Safe' youth sports program believed to impact over 40,000 kids in inaugural year

  28-09-2026 17:42 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  After receiving positive feedback in the inaugural year, two former competitive Sarnia gymnasts are looking forward to continuing a program aimed at keeping kids in sports safe.Abby (Pearson) Spadafora and Melanie (Rocca) Hunt developed Keep Me Safe and offer it through their organization Athletes Empowered, which evolved from the previous organization they founded called Gymnasts for Change Canada, after they experienced abuse in the sport.Spadafora, the director of engagement, said they aimed
  
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• Awareness campaign urges: test your smoke alarm

  28-09-2026 17:40 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Residents are encouraged to check their smoke alarms as part of a provincewide campaign to curb the number of fatal fires.The Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) said the province continues to see an increasing trend in fatal residential fires."Last year alone, Ontario experienced 127 fire deaths; one of the highest totals we have seen in decades," said OFM Jon Pegg in a video shared to social media. "Many of those lives could have been saved by something as simple as a working smoke alarm."So far
  
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• Sarnia Police Board requests $3.5M for urgent station repairs, shelving $91M new building plan

  28-09-2026 13:10 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  It will be up to a new council to decide if the city doles out millions of dollars for repairs at the Sarnia Police Headquarters.The Sarnia Police Service Board has unanimously approved a recommendation to ask the city for $3.5 million in immediate capital funding, to carry out critical repairs at the Christina Street facility.Interim Police Chief Mike Federico emphasized the proposed work represents a long-term investment rather than a temporary fix."We're not asking to enhance the building to
  
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• Sarnia Sting snap nearly two-decade road losing streak in Ottawa

  28-09-2026 13:02 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  For the first time in nearly 19 years, the Sarnia Sting won an away game in Ottawa, defeating the 67's 10-3 on Sunday.The last time Sarnia won in the nation's capital was on November 18, 2007.The Sting set the tone immediately, with Cameron Aucoin scoring just 29 seconds into the first period.Jack Van Volsen, Alessandro Di Iorio and Tyler Challenger each netted a pair of goals for Sarnia in the blowout win.Brenner Lammens, Adrian Sgro and Simon Katolicky also scored for Sarnia and
  
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• Germain Park Splash Pad celebrates grand opening

  28-09-2026 12:48 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Community members and local government partners gathered Friday to officially open the Germain Park Splash Pad.The new splash pad has over a dozen water features and was made possible through contributions from the federal and provincial government, along with local community organizations.“The new Germain Park Splash Pad is an exciting place that brings families together and encourages active outdoor play. Infrastructure like this helps build welcoming and lively communities, and supports
  
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• Scoreboard, Sept 28

  28-09-2026 11:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  MLBCincinnati 1 Toronto 5Pittsburgh 4 Detroit 2Chicago Cubs 6 Boston 2NY Mets 4 Washington 6Tampa Bay 3 Philadelphia 7Houston 9 Athletics 0LA Dodgers 5 San Francisco 1Atlanta 3 Miami 5Cleveland 2 Kansas City 3Colorado 2 Chicago White Sox 4St. Louis 4 Milwaukee 6Texas 4 Minnesota 6LA Angels 3 Seattle 7Arizona 4 San Diego 9Baltimore at NY Yankees, cancelled---OHLSarnia 10 Ottawa 3Kingston 3 Kitchener 6Brantford 5 Oshawa 3Brampton 2 Sudbury 4--
  
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• Sarnia native apprentice artistic director at London's Grand Theatre

  27-09-2026 19:29 via theobserver.ca
  
  Sarnia-born director Alexandra Rizkallah has been named apprentice artistic director at London’s Grand Theatre.Rizkallah, who became hooked on theatre while a student at Sarnia’s Northern Collegiate, will serve in the post during the Grand Theatre’s 2026-27 season.“The Grand Theatre is almost like an artistic home for me,” she said.She first worked there in 2023 as assistant director of the show Homes: A Refugee Story, and then again in early 2025 assisting on the
  
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• LCCVI student receives $5K post-secondary bursary

  27-09-2026 12:30 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The Sarnia Community Foundation (SCF) is congratulating LCCVI student Gauri Patel on receiving the 2026 All-Round Student Bursary.She's getting $5,000 towards tuition, books, and residence fees.Patel heading to the University of Guelph in September to study molecular biology and genetics and plans to become a doctor.Patel was a peer tutor in the welding club at the Petrolia high school and competed in the Skills Canada Welding competition.In a news release, the SCF said it wanted the recipi
  
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• Scoreboard, Sept 27

  27-09-2026 12:02 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  MLBDetroit 4, Pittsburgh 3Cincinnati 5, Toronto 1Los Angeles Dodgers 4, San Francisco 3New York Mets 7, Washington 1Texas 6, Minnesota 2Atlanta 8, Miami 3Milwaukee 3, St. Louis 2Cleveland 11, Kansas City 5Colorado 9, Chicago White Sox 6Chicago Cubs at Boston (Postponed)Tampa Bay 12, Philadelphia 1San Diego 10, Arizona 7Houston 13, Athletics 2Seattle 8, Los Angeles Angels 4--OHLKitchener 4, Erie 3Guelph 5, Owen Sound 1Windsor 6, Saginaw 3---GOHLListowel 7, Sarnia 0Chatham 4, Strathroy 3
  
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• Military history event set to march back to the Petrolia Discovery

  26-09-2026 19:32 via theobserver.ca
  
  Some of Canada’s military history is set to be displayed Oct. 3 amid, and above, the oil wells of the Petrolia Discovery.The oil heritage site’s second annual Military History in Action event that day is expected to include a display of historic military vehicles, First World War reenactors in uniform and on horseback, as well as vintage aircraft flying overhead.“Last year turned out really, really good,” with more than 500 people attending, said Eric Curragh, vice-chair
  
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• Sting win 5-3 against Kingston

  26-09-2026 17:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The Sarnia Sting bounced back from a Thursday loss to Peterborough with a 5-3 win over Kingston.Easton Walos, Brenner Lammens, Parker Holmes and Cameron Aucoin each recorded a goal and an assist for the Sting.Defenseman Wyatt Herres scored his first-ever OHL goal.Both sides had 29 shots on net. Goalie Kale Osipenko made 26 saves for Sarnia.
  
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• Lambton College in Sarnia receives $1 million BMO pledge for student wellness

  26-09-2026 15:27 via theobserver.ca
  
  Wellness programs and a food bank for students at Sarnia’s Lambton College have received a 10-year, $1 million helping hand.A pledge by BMO of $100,000 a year for a decade will aid student programs, including the Lion’s Mind Peer Wellness Collective and the Lion’s Heart campus food bank and clothing closet, the college said.“Students need to be supported outside the classroom and that’s really what the core of this donation’s going to do,” said college
  
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• Lambton College in Sarnia receives $1-million BMO pledge for student wellness

  26-09-2026 15:27 via theobserver.ca
  
  Wellness programs and a food bank for students at Sarnia’s Lambton College have received a 10-year, $1-million helping hand.A pledge by BMO of $100,000 a year for a decade will aid student programs, including the Lion’s Mind Peer Wellness Collective and the Lion’s Heart campus food bank and clothing closet, the college said.“Students need to be supported outside the classroom and that’s really what the core of this donation’s going to do,” said college
  
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• Scoreboard, Sept 26

  26-09-2026 11:10 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Friday's GamesMLBBoston 4 Chicago Cubs 3 Boston 2 Chicago Cubs 0 Baltimore 10 NY Yankees 2NY Yankees 6 Baltimore 3Tampa Bay 2 Philadelphia 0Detroit 8 Pittsburgh 7Washington 7 NY Mets 6Toronto 6 Cincinnati 5Miami 3 Atlanta 0Milwaukee 8 St. Louis 4Chicago White Sox 6 Colorado 1Cleveland 12 Kansas City 9Minnesota 10 Texas 2 Arizona 11 San Diego 4Athletics 6 Houston 5 LA Angels 7 Seattle 5LA Dodgers 2 San Francisco 0---OHLErie 4 Kitchener 3London 7 Owen Sound 4 Sarnia 5 Kingston 3Flint 4 Windsor 2Gu
  
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• Shawn Trowbridge going back on trial, this time for manslaughter

  25-09-2026 22:20 via theobserver.ca
  
  Shawn Trowbridge is going back on trial.A Sarnia courtroom erupted with emotion in December 2023 after a jury found Trowbridge, then 54, not guilty of first-degree murder in the death of his common-law wife. The verdict came after two days of deliberations and a six-week trial.Family members of the late Cheryl VanHuizen, Trowbridge’s partner of eight years before she died from external neck compressions on Dec. 31, 2020, gasped and shouted as the jury foreperson announced their decision w
  
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• Sarnia Lambton Beyond the Headlines episode 27: Kelly Chartrand

  25-09-2026 21:45 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  On this week's episode of Sarnia-Lambton Beyond the Headlines, host Josh Boyce talks with St. Joseph's Hospice Executive Director Kelly Chartrand. They chat about the crucial role the hospice plays in assisting people and their families with end-of-life care, the future expansion into rural Lambton and the importance of donors and volunteers.
  
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• Sarnia's newest splash pad opens in Germain Park

  25-09-2026 20:05 via theobserver.ca
  
  Sarnia’s splash pad season is flowing into early fall this year, allowing residents time to try out the city’s newest one that officially opened Friday in Germain Park.The $535,000 splash pad was built this year with funding from the city, federal and provincial governments, as well as $100,000 from the Rotary Club of Sarnia-Bluewaterland.It’s the city’s third splash pad, following one opened a few years ago in Tecumseh Park and a second one that opened this year in Kenw
  
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• Man given jail time and house arrest after posting threatening message

  25-09-2026 19:04 via theobserver.ca
  
  More light has been shed on why Sarnia police surrounded a home for about five hours last month.Around 6 p.m. Aug. 22, Sarnia police cautioned the public to avoid an area in the city’s north end. The northbound lanes of Indian Road North between Exmouth and Maxwell streets were closed.“There is no risk to public safety,” police said that Saturday evening. “Police will be in the area for an extended period, and we ask that you find an alternate route if travelling in the
  
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• Man arrested after Sarnia police surround home gets unique sentence

  25-09-2026 19:04 via theobserver.ca
  
  More light has been shed on why Sarnia police surrounded a home for about five hours last month.Around 6 p.m. Aug. 22, Sarnia police cautioned the public to avoid an area in the city’s north end. The northbound lanes of Indian Road North between Exmouth and Maxwell streets were closed.“There is no risk to public safety,” police said that Saturday evening. “Police will be in the area for an extended period, and we ask that you find an alternate route if travelling in the
  
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• Man arrested after Sarnia police flock to north end gets unique sentence

  25-09-2026 19:04 via theobserver.ca
  
  More light has been shed on why Sarnia police surrounded a busy area of the city for about five hours last month.Around 6 p.m. Aug. 22, Sarnia police cautioned the public to avoid an area in the city’s north end. The northbound lanes of Indian Road North between Exmouth and Maxwell streets were closed.“There is no risk to public safety,” police said that Saturday evening. “Police will be in the area for an extended period, and we ask that you find an alternate route if t
  
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