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• Mobile HHW events scheduled for October

  14-10-2026 17:35 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Two mobile Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events, held in partnership between the County of Lambton and Clean Harbors Canada Inc., are scheduled to take place this week.The first event will be held in Petrolia on Thursday, October 15, at the County Public Works Depot, located at 310 Centre St.The last mobile HHW event of 2026 will be held on Saturday, October 17, at the County Public Works Depot, at 6958 Townsend Line in Lambton Shores.Both mobile drop-off events are scheduled to tak
  
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• Sgro to compete in U17 World Challenge

  14-10-2026 20:34 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The Sarnia Sting will be represented at the upcoming U17 World Challenge.Rookie defenceman Adrian Sgro will be suiting up for Team Canada White while Equipment Manager Justin Vanderlaan will be on the bench.Sting General Manager Dylan Seca, alongside Saginaw General Manager Dave Drinkill, helped select the rosters for Canada White and Red.The Canadian rosters feature 44 players from across the Canadian Hockey League (CHL), including 18 from the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).Sgro has a goal and two
  
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• Worker seriously injured in fall at Sombra greenhouse

  14-10-2026 19:45 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Lambton OPP and the Ministry of Labour are investigating after a worker fell 30 feet while replacing greenhouse roofing material at EnviroFresh Farms in Sombra.Members of the St. Clair Township Fire Department responded to 2690 St. Clair Parkway just after 9 a.m. Wednesday, October 14.Fire Chief Richard Boyes said firefighters from four stations were on scene and immediately rendered first-aid, assisting Lambton EMS.“As (the worker) was walking up the incline of the roof, he fell through t
  
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• OPP traffic campaign sees uptick in speeding

  14-10-2026 17:45 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Provincial police laid 110 speeding charges in Lambton County during a traffic safety campaign held over the Thanksgiving long weekend.Operation Impact ran between October 9 and October 12, targeting dangerous driving behaviours.Members of the OPP West Region detachments laid 2,152 charges in total during the holiday weekend, which is up from 1,832 last year.Most of the charges laid were for speeding, with a total of 1,030, an increase from 911 in 2025.West Region OPP also laid 36 stunt driving/
  
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• Sarnia-Lambton United Way appeals for help to reach halfway mark of $1.5M goal

  14-10-2026 17:42 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The Sarnia-Lambton United Way is appealing for donors to help it reach the halfway mark of its fundraising campaign.Resource Developer Bruce McDonald said to date, around $651,000 has been raised, which is 43 per cent of the $1.5 million goal."However, that does put us behind pace this time last year by about $27,000," said McDonald. "We're optimistic internally. We understand that given recent economic events that it was going to be a challenge this year. We still have lots of time and we are m
  
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• Sarnia to light up purple for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day on Oct. 15

  14-10-2026 17:40 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, a time to break the silence surrounding a tragedy affecting more than 37,000 Ontario families every year.Local organization The Valeria Fund is working to ensure no family grieves alone, offering support through community events and advocacy.It was established in April, 2023 in memory of Araminta Valeria Chan who passed away an hour after birth from a pre-exiting genetic condition."Having started the grieving process in the second half of pre
  
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• SODA and Bluewater Health celebrate organ donors with new Garden of Honour

  14-10-2026 12:28 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness (SODA) and Bluewater Health (BWH) celebrated a decade of honouring organ and tissue donors on Tuesday with the opening of the new Garden of Honour.The newly expanded garden recognizes donors and recipients and the connections made possible through the gift of life."The gardens were a long time coming to fruition. It took 16 years for us to get things planted and to the grand opening phase of the gardens, and it turned out to be a perfect space for them," said SO
  
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• Scoreboard, Oct 14

  14-10-2026 11:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  MLB PlayoffsLeague Championship SeriesCleveland 1 Tampa Bay 3(Series tied 1-1) ---OHLLondon 4 Kitchener 3 (SO)---NHLToronto 4 Utah 5New Jersey 5 Detroit 4 (OT)Florida 7 Columbus 3Buffalo 3 Montreal 4 (SO) Washington 2 Carolina 4Seattle 3 Philadelphia 2 (SO)Tampa Bay 1 NY Rangers 4St. Louis 7 Ottawa 2Vancouver 2 NY Islanders 3Pittsburgh 3 Chicago 5Minnesota 2 Winnipeg 5Colorado 3 Dallas 2Vegas 5 Nashville 2Calgary 4 Anaheim 2Edmonto
  
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• OPP launch road safety campaign aimed at commercial vehicles

  13-10-2026 18:20 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Drivers may notice more police on Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) patrolled roads this October.The OPP West Region has launched a three-week safety campaign called Project Safe Haul."Commercial vehicle safety is a shared responsibility. Through Project Safe Haul, OPP officers will be working proactively with industry partners to identify safety concerns, ensure compliance, and remove unsafe vehicles from Ontario roads," said OPP Staff Sergeant Lynn McNichol with West Region Traffic and Marine. "
  
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• Gladu supports data centre development in Lambton County

  13-10-2026 17:40 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Sarnia–Lambton–Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu says she's "actively pursuing" the possibility of data centre development in Lambton County.During a recent funding announcement, Gladu mentioned there are seven or eight proponents looking at Lambton County as a possible site."We have everything they need. These are all closed-loop cooling circuits but we do have the water to initially feed those. We have a lot of electricity. We're connected to the grid, a lot of natural gas in the area. T
  
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• Petrolia voters invited to hear from council candidates

  13-10-2026 17:35 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Residents in Petrolia will have an opportunity to hear directly from municipal candidates during an upcoming all-candidates event this week.Organized independently by a grassroots group of local residents, the Petrolia All-Candidates Night will be held on Wednesday, October 15 at Victoria Hall from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.With mayoral candidate Joel Field acclaimed to the top seat, the event will focus entirely on the race for council.Community members will have a platform to ask questions and hear posi
  
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• WM Twin Creeks Landfill changes complaint process

  13-10-2026 12:34 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Warwick Township's mayor says a recent change to the landfill complaint process may be a step in the right direction, depending on how grievances are dealt with.As announced on October 6, residents who experience odour, dust, noise or other issues related to Waste Management's Twin Creeks Landfill can report their concerns through a dedicated phoneline available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.The line (1-800-465-4551) will be monitored by Answer Plus, and information
  
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• Bad weather fails to dampen spirits at Brigden Fall Fair

  13-10-2026 12:10 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Despite the wet weather over the long weekend, over 40,000 people walked through the gates at the Brigden Fall Fair.Spokesperson Dennis Robinson said a total of 45,376 attendees passed "Thru the Fair Gate", keeping with the annual fair's theme."Sunday was the miserable day, but attendance was still very good," said Robinson. "That's what you do, you make the most of it. You make lemonade when you've got lemons."Robinson noted that the new parking and entrance arrangements at the Brigde
  
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• Pathways welcomes new CEO

  13-10-2026 12:05 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Pathways Health Centre for Children has officially announced Paula Gilmore as the new chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding Alison Morrison, who announced her retirement earlier this year. The child health care center announced Gilmore's appointment on October 8. She will officially step into the role on November 9.“We are thrilled to welcome Paula Gilmore as the next CEO of Pathways Health Centre for Children. Paula is a proven leader within the healthcare sec
  
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• Scoreboard, Oct 13

  13-10-2026 11:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  MLB PlayoffsLeague Championship SeriesLA Dodgers 4 Milwaukee 7(Milwaukee leads 2-0)Cleveland 7 Tampa Bay 3(Cleveland leads 1-0) ---NHLOttawa 4 New Jersey 1Florida 3 Buffalo 5 Vegas 2 Minnesota 4---OHLPeterborough 1 North Bay 3Saginaw 3 Windsor 2 (SO)---GOHLStratford 4 London 3---NFLBuffalo 37 LA Rams 34 (OT)---CFLSaskatchewan 24 Montreal 44---Tuesday's GamesMLB PlayoffsLeague Championship SeriesCleveland at Tampa Bay, 8 p.m.(Cleveland leads 1-0) ---OH
  
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• As measles spreads abroad, Lambton Public Health urges up-to-date vaccinations

  12-10-2026 12:30 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  While a measles outbreak continues to spread in the United States, local health officials say there has been no uptick in cases here.Recently, New York declared a statewide emergency over a measles outbreak. So far this year, New York has reported 108 cases of the virus.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, as of October 1, there were 3,887 confirmed measles cases in the United States, and over 350 have required hospitalization.Lambton Public Health (LPH) Supervisor of Health
  
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• MNP survey suggests many Ontarians are worried about their finances

  12-10-2026 12:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  While Ontarians have much to be grateful for this Thanksgiving, a new poll by Ipsos suggests working residents have a lot on their minds.According to the MNP Consumer Debt Index, we are worried about the rise of artificial intelligence and the impact it could have on our employment, economic uncertainty, and the labour market.Three in five working Ontarians say they're worried about job mobility, while 21 per cent feel less secure in their job than they did a year ago.More than four in ten worry
  
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• Scoreboard, Oct 12

  12-10-2026 11:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  MLB PlayoffsLeague Championship SeriesLA Dodgers 1 Milwaukee 2(Milwaukee leads 1-0)--NHLSeattle 5 Washington 3Vancouver 2 New York Rangers 6Carolina 4 Philadelphia 1--OHLOttawa 4 Brantford 3 (SO)Barrie 2 Erie 3---GOHLListowel 2 Pelham 3Cambridge 3 Komoka 1Stratford 3 Elmira 2LaSalle 0 Chatham 7---PJHLMount Forest 2 Fergus 6Huntsville 1 Midland 5---NFLDetroit 45 Arizona 21Philadelphia 17 Jacksonville 19 (London, England)NY Giants 27 Washington 27 (OT)Cleveland 12 NY Jets
  
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• Walos' two goals not enough for Sting as they fall to Flint

  11-10-2026 14:43 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The Sarnia Sting came up just short in their comeback attempt against the Flint Firebirds.The two teams played south of the border on Saturday, with Flint winning 6-4.The Sting fell behind 2-0 early in the first period, but quickly tied the game thanks to two goals by Easton Walos. Cole Emerton and Logan Hawery assisted on Walos' sixth goal of the season, while Parker Holmes and Dracen Campbell assisted on Walos' seventh goal.Flint regained the lead late in the first period and added two more in
  
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• Scoreboard, October 11

  11-10-2026 13:55 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  MLB playoffsChicago White Sox 0 Cleveland 2(Cleveland wins series, 3-2)--NHLPhiladelphia 1 Boston 5Vancouver 1 New Jersey 4Edmonton 3 San Jose 1Minnesota 4 Florida 1Utah 4 Buffalo 1Detroit 0 Montreal 1 (SO)Nashville 2 Ottawa 3 (SO)Dallas 1 Pittsburgh 2 (SO)Carolina 5 Chicago 2Columbus 3 St. Louis 5Toronto 6 Colorado 3Tampa 5 New York Islanders 3Anaheim 4 Calgary 2Los Angeles 1 Las Vegas 2 (OT)--OHLKingston 4 Brantford 2Ottawa 3 Erie 0Barrie 2 Niagara 4Guelph 10 Owen Sound 5Sarnia 4 Flint 6Oshawa
  
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• Fourth annual Honouring the St. Clair River evening to focus on fish, wildlife

  11-10-2026 12:30 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Community members will have a chance later this month to learn about fish and wildlife research throughout the St. Clair River.The Canadian Remedial Action Plan Implementation Committee will host its fourth annual Honouring the St. Clair River event on October 21, at Bogey's Inn & Venue in Sombra.St. Clair River Remedial Action Plan Coordinator Kelly Johnson, with the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority, said speakers from Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Ontario Ministry of Na
  
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• Thanksgiving closures in Sarnia-Lambton

  11-10-2026 12:28 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Here’s what’s open and closed on Thanksgiving Day, Monday October 12, 2026---Post Office: Closed & no mail deliverySarnia Transit: No serviceBanks & Trust Companies: ClosedLCBO stores: ClosedBeer stores: ClosedStores: Most closed including Lambton Mall.Wine Rack: OpenGovernment offices: (Muni. Prov. Fed.): ClosedStrangway Community Centre: ClosedGarbage collection: Normal (Sarnia)Sarnia compost site: Closed.Schools: ClosedBlackburn Media Sarnia offices: Closed
  
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• Sting shutout Generals 4-0

  10-10-2026 13:48 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The Sarnia Sting shutout the Oshawa Generals 4-0 on Friday at Progressive Auto Sales Arena.Simon Katolicky put Sarnia on the board in the first period with assists from Chase Gaughan and Cameron Aucoin.Alessandro Di Iorio scored one in net during a power play in the second, later followed by a goal by Matthew Manza.Logan Hawery scored the last goal of the night during a power play in the third period, with assists from Easton Walos and Di Iorio.Di Iorio and Walos were highlighted as stars of the
  
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• Lambton County extends capital grant freeze amid rising economic pressures

  10-10-2026 12:10 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Lambton County Council is practicing strong fiscal restraint.Councillors approved a recommendation during Wednesday's Committee of the Whole meeting, to extend the moratorium on any new capital grants for the 2027 budget.A report from the Finance, Facilities and Acquisitions Division indicated the county continues to face financial challenges in key service areas, including affordable housing, homelessness, long-term care and court services, and potential funding support for the County of Lambto
  
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• Three southwestern Ontario schools to receive additional funding for in-demand training

  10-10-2026 12:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The provincial government has allowed for new funding for training in in-demand careers at three southwestern Ontario postsecondary institutions.The Ontario Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security (MCURES) has committed $44-million to fund 2,077 additional spots at the University of Windsor, St. Clair College, and Lambton College.The spots will be in programs for high-demand careers, including STEM, health, education, and trades."Our province’s greatest strengt
  
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• Scoreboard, October 10

  10-10-2026 10:28 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  NHLSeattle 6, Detroit 3Washington 3, New York Rangers 1Columbus 3, Pittsburgh 2 shootoutAnaheim 5 Winnipeg 1OHLSarnia 4, Oshawa 0Guelph 3, Owen Sound 2 Erie 4, London 3 shootoutKingston 4, Brampton 2Sudbury 7 Peterborough 3Sault Ste. Marie 3, Kitchener 2 overtimeGOHLListowel 6, Brantford 4St. Marys 6, Elmira 2St. Thomas 6, London 1Stratford 5, Sarnia 3Strathroy 5, Woodstock 4PJHLMount Forest 2, Mitchell 1Lakeshore 5, Walpole Island 0Mount Brydges Port StanleyFergus 8, Walkerton 3Dresden 6, Wheat
  
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• Sarnia Lambton Beyond the Headlines episode 29: Tristan Bassett

  09-10-2026 21:35 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  On this week's episode of Sarnia-Lambton Beyond the Headlines, host Josh Boyce talks with NuSarnia Foundation Executive Director Tristan Bassett. They chat about the organization's mandate, how they're engaging youth, and different projects that beautify the city and make it more accessible.
  
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• Two Sarnia businesses receive nearly $5M total from FedDev Ontario

  09-10-2026 19:55 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  A $4 million investment from the Government of Canada will support efforts by AlumaPower Corporation to commercialize aluminum-fueled generator systems.CEO Rob Alexander said their technology uses recycled aluminum disks to create clean power, intending to eliminate the need for diesel generators.During a media conference on Friday, Sarnia–Lambton–Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu announced the funding through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario's (FedDev Onta
  
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• OPP promoting safety this Thanksgiving weekend

  09-10-2026 17:40 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would be thankful for good drivers this long holiday weekend.They want everyone to practice safe driving behaviours so they can get to their destinations and be with family.The OPP is joining police services across Canada for Operation Impact, an annual national traffic safety initiative led by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police.Police said the campaign supports Canada's Road Safety Strategy and focuses on high-risk driving behaviours that contribute
  
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• Sarnia prepares to vote in 2026 election

  09-10-2026 17:35 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Online voting in the 2026 Municipal Election in the City of Sarnia opens in exactly one week.Communications Manager Steve Henschel said this year's process will be very similar to the 2022 election."Users should have a voter information card in hand. It would have been mailed out, they would have received it by last week. It has the PIN and all the directions for online voting, which kicks off October 16 at 9 a.m.," he said.Online votes can be cast at sarnia.simplyvoting.com, and the internet vo
  
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