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• No, you can't flush a tree

  28-10-2026 16:45 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  In a bizarre message shared over social media, the Municipality of Lambton Shores is asking residents to not flush the landscaping.A photo shared on Facebook shows a sapling inside the toilet of a new washroom facility in Forest.The year-round washroom opened to the public this past summer after the municipality received a $122,900 capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.According to the post, the newly planted tree was pulled out of the ground at a public park."Vandalism and mischief
  
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• Sarnia Lambton Beyond the Headlines episode 31: Sue Morrison-Weir

  30-10-2026 19:35 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  On this week's episode of Sarnia-Lambton Beyond the Headlines, host Josh Boyce talks with Sue Morrison-Weir. Sue is the Chairperson & Patient Liaison for the Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness Group. They chat about her personal connection to organ and tissue donation, the need locally, and how one donor can help improve the lives of over 80 people.
  
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• Dedication of St. Clair Township’s first cenotaph postponed until after Remembrance Day

  30-10-2026 16:45 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  A dedication ceremony for the first cenotaph in St. Clair Township, originally planned for Friday has been postponed.According to its website, the Royal Canadian Legion Leslie Sutherland Branch 447 in Corunna said the new granite monument will not be ready in time for the dedication ceremony due to unforeseen circumstances.The public notice also indicated the monument, which will include the names of 24 soldiers who gave their lives for their country, will not be ready for Remembrance Day servic
  
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• Sarnia police release Halloween safety tips

  30-10-2026 16:40 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  The Sarnia Police Service (SPS) is encouraging parents and caregivers to review safety rules with their children before they go trick-or-treating on Saturday."Talk to them about ensuring they're looking both ways before crossing the road and staying close to their parents and caregivers," said Cst. Nick McLean. "If you're going trick-or-treating with some friends, make a note to stick together."Trick-or-treaters without adult supervision are also encouraged to plan their route."Make sure your fa
  
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• Mild and dry night expected this Halloween

  30-10-2026 16:01 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Trick-or-Treaters can expect an unseasonably warm evening when knocking on doors Saturday."There's a large high-pressure area across Southwestern Ontario. Windsor, Sarnia, Chatham, everywhere across the listening area looks to be dry, mild, benign, partly cloudy," said Rob Kuhn, Environment Canada Meteorologist.Kuhn indicated mild temperatures have been a trend throughout October."Trick-or-Treat temperatures will probably be starting out to be around 14 or 15 degrees, and then they might slowly
  
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• Easton Oetting’s latest wheelchair costume brings 'Back to the Future' to Sarnia

  30-10-2026 11:40 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Marty McFly will be zooming around Sarnia in his iconic DeLorean, with Doc at his side, this Halloween.King George IV Public School Grade 4 student Easton Oetting, 9, who has a genetic disorder called duplication syndrome, is attracting online attention again this year after sharing his Back to the Future themed costume built around his wheelchair.Easton's dad, DJ Oetting, was inspired by one of his favourite childhood movies."I'm a big 90s kid, so Back to the Future, Ghostbusters, Ninja Tu
  
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• Legionnaires return to win column, defeat St. Thomas 4–1 to end year-long drought

  30-10-2026 11:14 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Finally, the losing streak has come to an end.The Sarnia Legionnaires returned to the win column, snapping a painful 67-game losing streak at home at Pat Stapleton Arena with a 4-1 win over the visiting St. Thomas Stars.The win marks the GOHL club's first victory since February of 2025, bringing an emotional end to a winless stretch that spanned over a full calendar year.Leading the charged up front was forward Evan Bannister, whose relentless work rate set the standard for the entire lineup. T
  
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• Scoreboard, Oct 30

  30-10-2026 11:11 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  OHLLondon 5  North Bay 4 (OT)  Brantford 3 Peterborough 4Erie 0 Windsor 3---GOHLSt. Thomas 1 Sarnia 4Port Colborne 2 Ayr 5---PJHLMt. Brydges 1 Petrolia 7Mooretown 8 Walpole Island 4---NHLMontreal 5 Dallas 2Chicago 1  Detroit 4Winnipeg 4 Tampa Bay 6Utah 4 Pittsburgh 5 (OT)Columbus 2 Carolina 3Boston 1 St. Louis 4NY Islanders 4 Minnesota 3 (OT)Washington 4 Nashville 3Ottawa 5 Los Angeles 6 (OT)  Vancouver 2 San Jose 3Buffalo 7 Anaheim 6---NBASacramento 120 New Orleans 132Cleveland
  
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• Tariff challenges reflected in Ontario's fall economic update

  29-10-2026 19:17 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  The Ontario government says that despite challenges from the effects of tariffs, the province remains competitive and open for business.Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy announced the government's 2026 Fall Economic Update on Thursday afternoon at Queens Park in Toronto.While not naming the U.S. administration, Bethlenfalvy was the first to acknowledge that the road has not been easy."We need to look no further than the price of gas, the rising costs of goods due to tariffs, and the impact of
  
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• Voter turnout up in Sarnia

  29-10-2026 16:40 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  It appears more people in Sarnia took an interest in this year's municipal election as voter participation saw a boost in numbers.In total, 29,500 electors voted online or in person, representing a participation rate of 48.02 per cent, an increase from 40.41 per cent in 2022.The recent increase comes after voter turnout dropped in 2022 compared to 2018, when the participation rate was 48.9 per cent.During this latest election, the majority of votes, 73.6 per cent, were cast online.In total, 21,7
  
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• Oil Museum to host Cackling Cauldrons event on Halloween

  29-10-2026 16:35 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Trick-or-treating will start early in Oil Springs on Saturday.The Oil Museum of Canada will host its annual Cackling Cauldrons event on Saturday, October 31, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.Educational Program Coordinator Christina Sydorko said it's exciting to host the event on Halloween this year.High school students have volunteered to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters outside of historic buildings on the museum grounds. There will also be Halloween-themed crafts and activities, such as a witch ha
  
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• Chamber of Commerce in search of new CEO

  29-10-2026 11:30 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Following Carrie McEachran winning the Sarnia Mayoral race, the Sarnia-Lambton Chamber of Commerce needs a new CEO.The Chamber said they were prepared for this outcome."Our next step is to find a replacement, and that process has already started. We had contingency plans in place, regardless as to whether she won or didn't win, as to what the next steps would be, and we were ready for this, hoping that this would be the outcome," said Sarnia-Lambton Chamber of Commerce interim CEO Steve Crozier.
  
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• Grab your camera: Bluewater Trails photo contest enters final fall season

  29-10-2026 11:00 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Local photographers are being encouraged to capture the beauty of the region as the Bluewater Trails Committee (BTC) launches the fourth and final phase of its "Seasons of Sarnia" photo contest. The fall-themed contest invites residents to submit photos taken while exploring trails and parks across Lambton County. BTC Spokesperson Roel Bus said entries can be submitted through the committee's website until the end of November in one of three categories. "One is activities on the trails so walkin
  
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• Scoreboard, Oct 29

  29-10-2026 10:00 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  MLB World SeriesMilwaukee 4 Tampa Bay 1(Milwaukee wins 4-1)---OHLBrampton 2 Ottawa 5Sarnia 3 Owen Sound 4Saginaw 2 Sault Ste. Marie 5---GOHLWoodstock 2 LaSalle 6Komoka 3 London 4---PJHLDresden 4 Mooretown 7Amherstburg 6 Wheatley 2---NHLPhiladelphia at Washington, 7:30 p.m.Calgary at Edmonton, 8:30 p.m.New Jersey at Colorado, 9 p.m.Toronto at Seattle, 10 p.m.---NBAPhiladelphia 114 Indiana 109Miami 129 Atlanta 117Washington 111 Cleveland 121Charlotte 89 Detroit 97Orlando 99 Toronto 129Houst
  
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• Sarnia man charged in theft from downtown AC units

  28-10-2026 20:00 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  A Sarnia man is facing charges in connection with thefts from commercial air conditioning units in the city's downtown core.On Monday October 26, city police responded to reports of vandalism and a theft in progress on Lougar Ave.Officers spotted a man nearby who was allegedly in possession of parts from a nearby AC unit.The 26-year-old, who was not named by police, is facing the following charges:- Mischief Over $5,000- Theft Over $5,000- Breach of Probation- Possession of Property Obtained by
  
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• Sting lose school day game in Owen Sound

  28-10-2026 18:33 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  The Sarnia Sting lost 4-3 in Owen Sound on Wednesday in the Attack's annual School Day Game.It was hosted in front of just over 2,300 students at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre.Jonas Gulbrandsen, Cameron Aucion, and Carter Chadwick scored for the Sting.It was Chadwick's first career OHL goal after putting up 32 goals in 47 games with the GOHL's Chatham Maroons in 2025-26.Pierce Mbuyi led the way for the Attack with two goals while Max Delisle had a goal and an assist. Lucas Prud'hom
  
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• Local Catholic school enrolment takes another leap ahead

  28-10-2026 17:30 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Student enrolment has once again increased at local Catholic schools.The St. Clair Catholic District School Board (SCCDSB) reported it welcomed 9,644 students to begin this school year, the fourth consecutive year of increased enrolment.The Board said elementary schools have added 422 students and secondary schools have welcomed an additional 492 students since 2022.The Board noted enrolment trends over the past decade demonstrate long-term stability and growth in St. Clair Catholic schools, wit
  
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• Local Catholic school enrollment takes another leap ahead

  28-10-2026 17:30 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Student enrollment has once again increased at local Catholic schools.The St. Clair Catholic District School Board (SCCDSB) reported it welcomed 9,644 students to begin this school year, the fourth consecutive year of increased enrollment.The Board said elementary schools have added 422 students and secondary schools have welcomed an additional 492 students since 2022.The Board noted enrollment trends over the past decade demonstrate long-term stability and growth in St. Clair Catholic schools,
  
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• Rally and sacred fire planned at Aamjiwnaang over Bill C-39 concerns

  28-10-2026 16:40 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Members of Aamjiwnaang First Nation and supporters will gather for a "Stop Bill C-39" rally Wednesday night.Organizers said the demonstration in opposition to the bill aims to highlight ongoing impacts of Chemical Valley and calls for the protection of Indigenous rights."We're afraid to be made into municipalities, which would be the extinguishment of our identity as first nation's people," said spokesperson Mike Plain.Bill C-39 (Building Canada Strong Act) passed second reading on October 8.Th
  
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• Rally and sacred fire at Aamjiwnaang over Bill C-39 concerns

  28-10-2026 16:40 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Members of Aamjiwnaang First Nation and supporters gathered for a "Stop Bill C-39" rally Wednesday night.Organizers said the demonstration in opposition to the bill aims to highlight ongoing impacts of Chemical Valley and calls for the protection of Indigenous rights."We're afraid to be made into municipalities, which would be the extinguishment of our identity as first nation's people," said spokesperson Mike Plain.Bill C-39 (Building Canada Strong Act) passed second reading on October 8.The p
  
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• Bank of Canada raises rate after holding firm for three years

  28-10-2026 15:10 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  For three years, the Bank of Canada has held its key lending rate steady at 2.25 per cent. This morning, it increased that rate by 25 basis points to 2.5 per cent. The Bank Rate is now 2.75 per cent, and the deposit rate is 2.45 per cent.Despite higher energy prices, the Bank of Canada said global economic activity has remained resilient. That allowed the Bank to revise its global Gross Domestic Product forecast to 3.1 per cent this year. Growth next year and the following year's projections rem
  
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• 'Quite the turnover' Lambton warden comments on council changeup

  28-10-2026 11:56 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Lambton County's long-time warden was surprised to see some of the results from the 2026 municipal election, noting there will be several new faces when the next council term begins.Kevin Marriott, who was acclaimed as the mayor of Enniskillen Township, said out of 17 county council members, eight will be new."County council's going to look a lot different," he said. "It's the biggest changeover I've ever seen."Councillors Dave Boushy, Dave Ferguson, Bev Hand, Brad Loosley, and Steve Miller
  
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• Joint blitz takes 24 unsafe commercial vehicles off Lambton roads

  28-10-2026 11:08 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  A joint enforcement initiative targeting commercial motor vehicle safety in Lambton County has led to dozens of infractions and the removal of unsafe trucks from local roadways.Members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recently joined forces with partner agencies for Project Safe Haul, a collaborative effort aimed at improving road safety through proactive enforcement, vehicle inspections, and driver education.Participating agencies alongside the OPP included the Canada Borde
  
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• NHL Central Scouting keeping tabs on five Sting players for 2027 Draft

  28-10-2026 11:02 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Five Sarnia Sting players are featured on NHL Central Scouting's preliminary watch list ahead of the 2027 National Hockey League Draft.Forward and leading scorer Easton Walos has been rated as an "A" level prospect, meaning he has the chance to be a first round selection.Walos, who has 10 goals and 22 points through 14 games, is one of 10 Ontario Hockey League players to get an "A" rating. He also led the club with 48 points as a rookie in 2025-26.Brenner Lammens received a "B" rating, indica
  
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• Scoreboard, Oct 28

  28-10-2026 10:00 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  MLB World SeriesMilwaukee 3 Tampa Bay 4(Milwaukee leads 3-1)---PJHLWalpole Island 0 Essex 6---NHLMontreal 2 St. Louis 0Columbus 4 Philadelphia 3 (OT)NY Islanders 4 Nashville 3 (SO)New Jersey 5 Dallas 1Florida 5 Winnipeg 1Boston 1 Carolina 2Los Angeles 1 Chicago 2Minnesota 3 Utah 1Vancouver 6 Anaheim 5 (OT)Ottawa 1 Vegas 4Buffalo 2 San Jose 0---NBADetroit 97 New York 111 Brooklyn 124 Boston 125 (OT)Sacramento 103 San Antonio 130Portland 136 LA Lakers 129---Wednesday's GamesMLB World
  
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• Students vote for change in mock election

  27-10-2026 16:47 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  In a mock election, students also voted to elect Carrie McEachran as Sania's new mayor.According to CIVIX, a non-partisan registered Canadian charity that runs a student vote program, 422 students voted for McEachran, while incumbent Mike Bradley received 371 votes.The results mirrored Monday's actual 2026 municipal election, in which McEachran defeated Bradley, Bill Dennis, and Scott Molson.Thirteen schools participated in the mock election for the City of Sarnia.Students also voted for Terry B
  
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• Man charged in weekend altercation in St. Clair Township

  27-10-2026 16:46 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  A 62-year-old St. Clair Township man is facing an assault charge after a weekend dispute left another with minor injuries.On Saturday, October 24, Lambton OPP responded to reports of an altercation on Brigden Road near Jane Street shortly before 1:30 p.m.Police said a confrontation between two individuals had escalated, resulting in one person allegedly being assaulted with a weapon.The victim was taken to hospital for treatment of what are described as minor injuries.Allan Scott, 62, was arrest
  
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• The Monster Dash to raise funds for The Centre

  27-10-2026 16:45 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  It may be 'a graveyard smash' as ghouls and goblins do The Monster Dash in Point Edward.A fundraising walk/run will be held on Wednesday, October 28, in support of The Centre."The Centre provides free services to our community to those who have experienced gender-based violence or sexual harm," said Community Engagement Coordinator Hollie Millholland. "Some of our services include a 24-hour crisis line, free individual counselling, as well as group supports. We also offer human trafficking and e
  
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• BASES to host inaugural environmental open house

  27-10-2026 16:40 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  It's sure to be an exciting and informative day for anyone who's passionate about the environment.The Bluewater Association for Safety, Environment, and Sustainability (BASES) will hold its inaugural Environmental Community Open House (ECOH), on Wednesday, October 28 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Sarnia Legion Branch 62 on Front Street.BASES Senior Communications Advisor Tracy Krull said the free event will feature representatives from about 20 different groups."We have a lot of our industrial me
  
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• One arrested, death investigation underway on Walpole Island

  27-10-2026 15:00 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Police are investigating a death on Walpole Island First Nation.Just before 1:30 Monday morning, members of the Walpole Island First Nation Police Service (WIPS) and Lambton OPP responded to a disturbance call at a home on River Road.When officers arrived on scene, they found one person suffering from unknown injuries. The individual was pronounced deceased at the scene.Police said one person was arrested without incident. Police believe the incident was isolated, and there is no broader thre
  
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