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• Scoreboard, Oct 17

  17-10-2026 11:25 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Friday's GamesAmerican League Championship SeriesTampa Bay at Cleveland (postponed)(Cleveland leads 2-1)---OHLKitchener 5 Niagara 2London 4 Sudbury 1Saginaw 9 Sarnia 2Windsor 11 Owen Sound 3 Guelph 3 Flint 2---GOHLListowel 4 Elmira 1St. Marys 13 Welland 1Stratford 4 St. Thomas 1Woodstock 3 London 1 ---PJHLLakeshore 6 Wheatley 2 Wingham 3 Mount Forest 2 (SO)Exeter 6 Mt. Brydges 3 North Middlesex 5 Petrolia 3Clinton 6 Hanover 3 ---NHLColorado 5 Pittsburgh 2 Boston 4 Anaheim 2---CFLOttawa 40 T
  
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• Sarnia mayoral candidates stage pre-election debate

  20-10-2026 13:19 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  With Sarnia’s municipal election less than a week away, three of the city’s four mayoral contenders met for a debate Monday night at the Imperial Theatre, to address key local issues.Hundreds attend the forum, organized by the theatre, Sarnia-Lambton Chamber of Commerce, the Book Keeper, Jean Collective and Healthy Democracy.Among the central topics raised during the evening was the city's response to mental health and addiction struggles.Scott Molson discussed his so-called "th
  
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• Provincial command appoints trustees to preserve Sarnia Legion Branch 62 operations

  20-10-2026 12:02 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Three trustees have been appointed to preserve all property and administer the affairs of Sarnia Legion Branch 62.Ontario Provincial Command Executive Director Pam Sweeny confirmed the direction with Sarnia News Today via email and provided the reason behind the move."This action is being taken as the current administration/executive have identified minimal engagement until the reinstatement of the branch president. This is for the general welfare of the branch," Sweeny said.When asked how opera
  
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• Sting warn of email scam making the rounds

  20-10-2026 11:46 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The Sarnia Sting Hockey Club is warning fans about an email scam that's circulating.A notice posted to social media said individuals are impersonating members of the OHL team's Business Operations team to deceive local companies and fans.The team said these scammers are attempting to collect payment in exchange for vendor space, merchandise tables, or promotional opportunities at upcoming home games during the 2026–27 season.The fraudulent emails request that advance payment
  
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• Scoreboard, Oct 20

  20-10-2026 11:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  MLB (ALCS)Cleveland 3 Tampa Bay 7(Tampa Bay wins 4-2)---NHLSan Jose 1 Toronto 3Colorado 2 Philadelphia 3Anaheim 2 NY Rangers 5Pittsburgh 4 Utah 5---NFLWashington 17 San Francisco 23---WNBA FinalsAtlanta 79 Golden State 65(Series tied 1-1)---Tuesday's GamesNHLLos Angeles at Washington, 7 p.m.Anaheim at NY Islanders, 7 p.m.Toronto at Columbus, 7 p.m.Colorado at New Jersey, 7 p.m.San Jose at Montreal, 7 p.m.Boston at Dallas, 8 p.m.Winnipeg at St. Louis, 8 p.m.Minnesota at Edmonton, 9
  
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• Sarnia Lambton Beyond the Headlines episode 30: Sam Sulaiman

  19-10-2026 20:53 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  On this week's episode of Sarnia-Lambton Beyond the Headlines, host Josh Boyce talks with Sarnia Police Detective Constable Sam Sulaiman. They talk about how he became involved in policing, some of his work with the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service, and his ongoing efforts surrounding the Morag Davis homicide cold case.
  
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• Sea Lamprey population down in Great Lakes except Lake Erie

  19-10-2026 20:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Progress is steadily being made to suppress the Sea Lamprey population in the Great Lakes.The Great Lakes Fishery Commission announced on Monday that Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, and Ontario all saw the population decrease in 2026 and that the populations in Lake Erie and Lake Ontario remained below the target level."Sea lamprey control remains one of the Great Lakes' greatest fisheries management success stories," said commission chair Earl Provost. "This year's results demonstrate that con
  
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• Documentary in works about oil's history in Chatham-Kent, Lambton County

  19-10-2026 19:17 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  A Wheatley man is currently producing a documentary about the history of oil in Chatham-Kent and Lambton County.Alex Petrovich is close to wrapping up his three-part series called 'Oil Made Kings Here.'The Windsor native moved to Wheatley three years ago, and after a short time in the community, he decided he had to make a documentary about the area."There were so many stories, just incredible, incredible stuff," said Petrovich.He ended up making a three-part documentary called 'Wheatley From Fi
  
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• MacGregor promoted to full time Point Edward Fire Chief

  19-10-2026 17:40 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The Village of Point Edward now has a permanent fire chief.Rick MacGregor has been appointed to the position after serving in an acting capacity since November of 2025 following the retirement of Doug MacKenzie.MacGregor has been with the department since 2000 and became a Lieutenant in 2004 where focused on fire prevention and public education.In 2011 Rick was named Deputy Fire Chief and Community Emergency Management Co-Ordinator.Mayor Bev Hand is pleased.“Rick understands Point Edward,&
  
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• Sarnia recruiting citizens for police board, advisory committees

  19-10-2026 17:35 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  If you're looking to make a direct impact on Sarnia's community oversight, the city may have a seat at the table with your name on it.The City of Sarnia is recruiting for the Sarnia Police Service Board and Communications Manager Steve Henschel said it's a fairly easy process to apply."We have an online application," Henschel said. "Individuals can go to www.sarnia.ca/SPSB2026 and from there they can read a bit about what were recruiting for, the deadlines, and access our online application form
  
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• Inflation rises to 3.1 per cent in September

  19-10-2026 15:55 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Higher gas prices pushed inflation in September to 3.1 per cent year over year in September, up one percentage point from August.Gas prices rose 27.8 per cent last month compared to August, and without gasoline, the inflation rate was 2.2 per cent, compared to the month before.The Statistics Canada Consumer Price Index blamed higher gas prices on continued uncertainty in the Middle East.Inflation on groceries slowed in September, rising 1.7 per cent for food bought in grocery stores, after risin
  
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• Over 1,500 Sarnia electors cast ballots on day one of online voting

  19-10-2026 12:09 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Local voters wasted no time making their voices heard as online voting officially opened for the 2026 municipal election.By 3:55 p.m. on Friday, October 16, a total of 1,533 Sarnia electors had already cast their ballot online.According to city figures, that early rush represents about 2.5 per cent of eligible voters in the municipality on the very first day.The online voting window will remain open until 8 p.m. on election day Monday, October 26.To assist voters, the City of Sarnia has set
  
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• Popular cash calendars support Inn of the Good Shepherd

  19-10-2026 12:05 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The Inn of the Good Shepherd's cash calendar is back for another year, with over $11,000 in prizes up for grabs during the month of January.Tickets officially went on sale Monday, October 19, and there are 5,500 available which is an increase of 500 over last year.Fundraising Coordinator Melissa Roushorne said they sold out one week before Christmas in 2025."We thought we would increase the numbers since there was a demand," said Roushorne. "On January 1 and 15, we're raffling off $1,000. Every
  
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• Scoreboard, Oct 19

  19-10-2026 11:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  MLB (ALCS)Tampa Bay 3 Cleveland 1(Tampa Bay leads 3-2)---OHLSault Ste. Marie 2 Brantford 5Niagara 5 North Bay 4Sudbury 2 Guelph 5Owen Sound 2 Saginaw 1Kitchener 2 Oshawa 1---GOHLStrathroy 2 Chatham 3 (OT)St. Catharines 3 Pelham 2LaSalle 2 St. Thomas 6Waterloo 4 Elmira 5---PJHLWalpole Island 1 Blenheim 7Wheatley 0 Dresden 6Kincardine 3 Fergus 5Dorchester 9 Hespeler 2Aylmer 2 Mt. Brydges 4Mitchell 3 Hanover 4 (SO)---NHLColumbus 1 Minnesota 2Carolina 2 Calgary 3--
  
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• No injuries in Devine Street fire

  18-10-2026 18:32 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  No injuries have been reported following a fire at a home on Devine Street near Shepherd Street.Sarnia Fire and Rescue were called to the area just after 9:30 a.m. Saturday, October 18.On scene, fire crews knocked down a fire that had fully engulfed a detached garage and prevented it from spreading to nearby homes.Crews remain on scene. Residents are asked to avoid the area.
  
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• Sting take another tough loss to Saginaw

  18-10-2026 12:37 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Just one day after scoring nine, the Saginaw Spirit put through seven more against the Sarnia Sting.[tweet id="2111640628106768745"]The Spirit have won five in a row to improve to 6-2-2-0, while the Sting have lost four straight.[tweet id="2111640551531409570"]The matchup took place at the Dow Event Center in Saginaw, closing out a back-to-back home-and-home series between the two OHL rivals.[tweet id="2111606091679162478"]The Sting will look to bounce back as they are scheduled for a home-and-h
  
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• Scoreboard, Oct. 18

  18-10-2026 12:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Major League Baseball (ALCS)Tampa Bay 7, Cleveland 3---OHLLondon 7, Erie 1Owen Sound 2, Flint 3Sarnia 4, Saginaw 7---GOHLSt. Marys 9, Komoka 3Listowel 1, Stratford 6Sarnia 1, Strathroy 15---PJHLWalkerton 2, Wingham 3Blenheim 3, Amherstburg 1Kincardine 3, Mitchell 6Lakeshore 6, Mooretown 2---NHLNew Jersey 2, Washington 4Carolina 3, Winnipeg 2Vancouver 2, Tampa Bay 4Seattle 3, Florida 8NY Islanders 4, Toronto 1Buffalo 3, Montreal 4Ottawa 1, Philadelphia 3NY Rangers 0, Columbus 1Dallas 4, Chicago 0
  
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• Chris Plain elected chief for Aamjiwnaang First Nation

  17-10-2026 13:54 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Aamjiwnaang First Nation headed to the polls this week to elect a new chief and council.The final count elected former Chief Chris Plain, who resigned from the role in 2024 after being elected the deputy grand council chief of Anishinabek Nation.Nine people were elected to council, including Sherri Crowley, Darren Henry, Marina Plain, Michael Jackson, Kenneth J. Plain, Kristal Nahmabin, Erica Maness, Anthony Huete-Jacobs, and Pamela Plain. A total of 591 ballots were cast for councillor, with 17
  
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• Get stomping for Childcan at Alton Farms Estate Winery

  17-10-2026 12:30 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Alton Farms Estate Winery is bringing back a popular local tradition with its annual grape stomp fundraiser this weekend.On Saturday, October 17 at the winery located at 5547 Aberarder Line in Plympton-Wyoming, residents are invited to squish some grapes with their feet for a good cause.The funds raised will support Childcan, a kids cancer foundation which supports families and children through responsive and direct financial assistance, emotional support and social programs.The family-friendly
  
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• Sting lose 9-2 against Saginaw

  17-10-2026 12:23 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The Sarnia Sting took a tough 9-2 loss to the Saginaw Spirit on Friday.The Spirit piled up nine goals, including a hat trick, as the Sarnia Sting ran into heavy penalty trouble, allowing Saginaw five power-play opportunities.[tweet id="2111288570988146947"]The two teams face off again tonight, October 17, at the Dow Event Center in Saginaw to finish their home-and-home series.[tweet id="2111288452755124227"]
  
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• Rally calls for action to support those living in poverty

  16-10-2026 21:58 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  There's a demand for policy change to address the needs of people living in poverty as online voting opens in the 2026 Municipal Election.The annual Stand Up Against Poverty Rally, organized by the Poverty Reduction Network, was held outside Sarnia City Hall on Friday.Stand Up Against Poverty Rally held outside of Sarnia City Hall. October 16, 2026. (Photo by Natalia Vega)The Inn of the Good Shepherd Programs Manager Adrienne McPhee encouraged attendees to "vote with intention" in this election.
  
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• Ella-ween returns for fourth year

  16-10-2026 17:40 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness (SODA) group is still collecting donations in preparation for the fourth annual Ella-ween fundraiser in Sarnia.Costumes and Halloween decor will be sold at a redistribution event on Sunday, October 18, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lochiel Kiwanis Community Centre, located at 180 College Ave. N."We will have some door prizes when you come in. The gymnasium is always fun and decorated. We will have vendors there as well. We have activities for the kids. It's a fun
  
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• Lambton Heritage Museum hosts annual fall and craft festival

  16-10-2026 17:35 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Over 70 vendors have signed up for Lambton Heritage Museum's largest fundraiser, the Lambton Fall Colour and Craft Festival.Lambton County Museums and Archives Marketing and Events Coordinator Jessica Stevenson said the annual initiative usually attracts 3,000 to 3,500 people.Visitors can enjoy historical demonstrations, an autumn leaves-inspired craft led by the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, and an artisan market."We have a variety of vendors selling all ki
  
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• Ontario Public Library Week recognized in Lambton County

  16-10-2026 17:30 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Lambton County Library is inviting community members to utilize services and spaces offered at local branches as it celebrates Ontario Public Library Week.The provincewide initiative is observed from October 18 to October 24.Local festivities will kick off with an event at Lambton Mall, in front of Bath & Body Works (near the food court) on Saturday, October 17."We'll have a bunch of things set up that you can access with your library card for free," said Cultural Services Community Engageme
  
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• Tickets available for frightfully fun tour of Sarnia’s best Halloween displays

  16-10-2026 12:20 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Fans of Halloween decorations and haunted houses can tour the spookiest spots in Sarnia.Ahead of Halloween, Sarnia Transit's Annual Halloween Bus Tour will provide an opportunity for riders to take a one-hour tour of the best decorated homes in the city.Tickets for the tours on Saturday, October 24 will be available at the city hall customer service desk from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. as of Friday, October 16.Tickets are $3.25 each.All tours will depart from the Clearwater Terminal, and there ar
  
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• Scoreboard, Oct 16

  16-10-2026 11:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  MLB PlayoffsLeague Championship SeriesTampa Bay 2 Cleveland 3(Cleveland leads 2-1)Milwaukee 6 LA Dodgers 2(Milwaukee wins 4-0)---OHLSudbury 6 Windsor 2Sault Ste. Marie 5 Niagara 4 (OT)North Bay 2 Peterborough 4---GOHLChatham 6 Sarnia 3---PJHLLucan 4 Petrolia 1Amherstburg 7 Walpole Island 0---NHLBuffalo 5 Toronto 4 (OT)Seattle 3 Tampa Bay 4 (OT)NY Islanders 1 Ottawa 2 (SO)Vancouver 2 Florida 3 (OT)NY Rangers 1 New Jersey 7Philadelphia 1 Detroit 2W
  
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• Petrolia receives federal funding for sidewalks

  15-10-2026 21:18 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The Town of Petrolia is moving forward with sidewalk replacements and installations after receiving an investment of up to $300,000 from the federal government. Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu made the funding announcement at Petrolia's municipal office on Thursday.Gladu said the funding comes from the public transportation fund, which she highlighted as being versatile in supporting different types of projects."In every community there are different kinds of [needs]. W
  
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• Sarnia high school placed on lockdown Thursday

  15-10-2026 18:05 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Parents are being ensured their kids are safe after a brief lockdown at Sarnia's Northern Collegiate Institute & Vocational School (NCIVS) on Thursday morning.In an email to Sarnia News Today, the Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) said an unknown individual was discovered inside the school and police were called to remove them.It said staff and students were not in danger and the lockdown has since been lifted.The board thanked students for being calm and following safety protocols,
  
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• NOVA fined $150K in 2024 spill

  15-10-2026 17:30 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  NOVA Chemicals Corporation has been fined $150,000 for waiting nearly two hours to report a 2024 spill to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks.The provincial ministry recently posted details of the June conviction to its website."The conviction is for having control of a pollutant that was spilled, namely benzene, and failing to notify the ministry of the spill," read the court bulletin.The company was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of $37,500.According to the report, appr
  
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• Tough second period costs Sting in 5-2 loss to Storm

  15-10-2026 12:29 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  A tough second period proved costly for the Sarnia Sting Wednesday night, as the visiting Guelph Storm capitalized on a three-goal outburst to secure a 5-2 victory.Cole Emerton had a goal and an assist for Sarnia and Easton Walos scored his club-leading eighth of the season.Ryan Roobroeck opened the scoring for Guelph just 21 seconds into the game for his seventh of the season. Adrien Bartovic, Jaakko Wycisk, Vladimir Dravecky and Tyler Hopkins also scored for the Storm. The Sting were outshot 3
  
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