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• Scoreboard, Oct 25

  25-10-2026 11:25 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  MLB World Series (Game 2)Tampa Bay 4 Milwaukee 5 (Milwaukee leads series 2–0)---NHLAnaheim 5 Philadelphia 4L.A. Kings 1 New Jersey 3San Jose 4 Boston 6New York Rangers 4 Ottawa 7Nashville 2 Pittsburgh 3 (OT)Buffalo 3 Washington 4 (OT)Vegas 1 Columbus 2Carolina 4 St. Louis 0Toronto 7 Edmonton 2Tampa Bay 4 Utah 5Detroit 1 Calgary 4Minnesota 5 Seattle 1---OHLNiagara 2 Erie 5Brampton 4 Brantford 2London 1 Owen Sound 5Saginaw 2 Flint 6Sault Ste. Marie 3 Windsor 4North Bay 7 Barrie 4---PJHLClinton 1
  
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• Sarnia votes: In-person polling stations open

  26-10-2026 11:26 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  In-person polls in Sarnia open at 10 a.m. Monday for the municipal election, giving voters until 8 p.m. to cast their ballot at any of the city's nine polling stations. Carpenters Local 1256, Main Hall, 100 Business Park Dr. Clearwater Arena, Lower Hall, 1400 Wellington St. Pat Stapleton Arena, Kiwanis Room, 134 Brock St. S. Sarnia Christian School, Gym, 1273 Exmouth St. Sacred Heart Church, 1465 Lecaron Ave. Strangway Community Centre, Gym, 260 East St. N. St. Benedict Church, 1011 Oak Ave. St.
  
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• Scoreboard, Oct 26

  26-10-2026 11:20 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  OHLErie 5 Brampton 2Barrie 4 Owen Sound 5 (OT) Kitchener 5 Guelph 6 (OT ) Kingston 6 Ottawa 1Sault Ste. Marie 0 Flint 1 Sudbury 3 Oshawa 2 (SO)---GOHLStoney Creek 1 Listowel 4Chatham 3 Ayr 6Stratford 4 Elmira 3---PJHLMitchell 1 Fergus 3Lakeshore 3 Blenheim 1Amherstburg 4 Mooretown 6Exeter 4 Petrolia 3Lucan 2 Aylmer 5---NHLFlorida 3 Chicago 2NY Islanders 3 Dallas 6Montreal 2 Winnipeg 1Colorado 2 Nashville 6Minnesota 4Vancouver 2---NBA Toronto 94 Minnesota 117 Detroit 106 Philadelphia 93 LA
  
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• UPDATE: Shelter In Place for parts of Aamjiwnaang First Nation Shelter In Place lifted

  25-10-2026 19:00 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  The shelter in place for all community members in zones 8 and 10 on Aamjiwnaang First Nation has been lifted.It was issued because of poor air quality readings.Residents are now able to resume going outside, using their homes' HVAC and furnace systems, and opening all windows and doors.An alert from the notification system did not specify what pollutant was detected.
  
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• St. Clair Township house fire causes $500K in damage

  25-10-2026 18:47 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Roughly $500,000 in damage has been caused to a home in St. Clair Township after an overnight fire.The St. Clair Township Fire Department (SCTFD) was called to the home on Brigden Road at around 8:20 p.m. on Saturday.A statement from the fire department said that upon arrival, the home was fully engulfed in flames.“The fire started on the porch and quickly spread to the upper floor,” said Fire Chief Richard Boyes.In an effort to suppress the flames, the fire department used its Tanker Shuttl
  
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• Parts of Aamjiwnaang First Nation asked to Shelter In Place

  25-10-2026 17:07 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  All community members in zones 8 and 10 on Aamjiwnaang First Nation have been asked to shelter in place because of poor air quality readings.Residents are asked to avoid being outside, turn off their homes' HVAC and furnace systems, turn air purifiers to their highest setting and close all windows and doors.An alert from the notification system did not specify what pollutant was detected.
  
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• Sarnia-Lambton organizations benefit from SCF grants

  25-10-2026 11:30 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  The Sarnia Community Foundation (SCF) has awarded impact grants to 19 organizations across Lambton County.Including their spring intake, the organization has helped fund 25 organizations in 2026.A special ceremony to recognize the recipients was recently held at the Sarnia-Lambton YMCA Jerry McCaw Family Centre.In a news release, SCF Executive Director Mike Barron said they continue to grow and reach new milestones in giving with support from generous donors."We are projecting to grant back into
  
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• Chamber of Commerce honours 2026 OBAA winners

  24-10-2026 13:36 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Local businesses and entrepreneurs were recognized by the Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce at the 36th Annual Outstanding Business Achievement Awards, presented by Libro Credit Union on Friday.The event was attended by more than 200 guests at the Four Points by Sheraton in Point Edward. More than 129 nominations were received across 12 award categories, including Entrepreneur of the Year, which was awarded to Helen Cole and The Jean Collective.Imperial Theatre Sarnia won the innovation award,
  
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• Sarnia Sting lose 6-4 against London Knights

  24-10-2026 12:19 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  The Sarnia Sting lost 6-4 to the London Knights on Friday at Canada Life Place in London.The defeat forced a split in their rivalry week series, following Sarnia's 6-4 win on Wednesday.[tweet id="2113791880928387385"]Brian Cooke stopped 25 of 29 as London outshot Sarnia 33-29.[tweet id="2113807786689871966"]Kaden Aucoin, Jack Van Volsen, Simon Katolicky and Tyler Challenger scored for Sarnia, two of them on the power play. Sarnia's Jack Van Volsen achieved a significant milestone during the game
  
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• Scoreboard, October 24

  24-10-2026 11:40 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  MLB World Series (Game 1)Milwaukee 3 Tampa Bay 2(Milwaukee leads 1-0)NHLMontreal 4 Chicago 1Colorado 6 Tampa Bay 3OHLBrantford 8 Brampton 2Kitchener 6 Guelph 3 London 6 Sarnia 4 Niagara 4 Erie 3 Kingston 4 Ottawa 2 Oshawa 5 Peterborough 0 Flint 4 Saginaw 3North Bay 5 Sudbury 3GOHLSt. Catherines 2 Chatham 1 Listowel 4 Sarnia 2 St. Marys 3 St. Thomas 2Strathroy 3 Stratford 2Woodstock 4 Komoka 2PJHLLakeshore 3 Amherstburg 2 Kincardine 4 Walkerton 3Thamesford 7 Petrolia 3Essex 4 Dresden 1Hanover 5 M
  
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• Former Chatham man pleads guilty to 1997 sexual assaults in Southwestern Ontario

  23-10-2026 22:00 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  A man accused of sexually assaulting three teens and one young woman in Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton in 1997 has pleaded guilty to committing the crimes.Jason Davidson, 53, formerly of Chatham, admitted in Chatham court on Friday afternoon that he sexually assaulted the four women between March and August of 1997.Davidson was arrested in Campbell River, British Columbia on October 26, 2025 on 15 charges of kidnapping, forcible confinement, uttering threats, sexual assault, aggravated se
  
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• Port Huron urges businesses to open Sunday as historic Trump visit approaches

  23-10-2026 17:40 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Acknowledging the sharp political divide surrounding a visit from President Donald Trump, City of Port Huron leaders are framing this weekend's appearance as a high-traffic business event.The city said in a Facebook post, the president is coming to McMorran Place Arena, located just south of the Blue Water Bridge, for a midterm election rally on Sunday, October 25."A historic week ahead! Our team is hard at work preparing to welcome the President of the United States for the first presidential v
  
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• Watford Library renovations officially completed

  23-10-2026 17:38 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Recent renovations and upgrades completed at the historic Watford Library are being celebrated.Members of the County of Lambton and Township of Warwick gathered on Thursday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony."It's our last operating public library in a Carnegie library, so it's really special to be surrounded by the historic atmosphere of one of our oldest buildings," said Lambton County Manager for Library Services Darlene Coke.The branch officially reopened to the public on October 19, after it tem
  
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• Plympton-Wyoming holds hauntingly fun Halloween event

  23-10-2026 17:35 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  The Plympton-Wyoming Special Events Committee is hoping families will have a "spooktacular" time at this weekend's Halloween party.Town of Plympton-Wyoming CAO Adam Sobanski said the event has continued to grow in popularity."We've seen well over 100 people each year, and that has been growing. We're probably expecting close to 200 this year, if not more," he told Sarnia News Today.The Halloween Spooktacular Event will be held at the Camlachie Community Centre on Saturday, October 24, from 11 a.
  
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• Local businesses, individuals to be recognized during OBAAs Gala

  23-10-2026 17:30 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Non-Profit of the Year was a strong category in the 36th annual Outstanding Business Achievement Awards (OBAAs), organized by the Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce.Event Coordinator Nicole Crosby said of the 11 non-profits nominated this year, six finalists were submitted for the October 23 awards gala.Nominees for Non-Profit of the Year include: Sarnia Legion Branch 62, Women's Interval Home of Sarnia Lambton, Huron House Boys' Home, Harmony for Youth, Habitat for Humanity Sarnia/Lambton, Lite
  
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• Thousands of Lambton Shores customers to lose power October 25: What you need to know

  23-10-2026 12:38 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  If you were going to stay home this Sunday in parts of Lambton Shores, you might want to rethink those plans and go for a day trip out of town.The municipality has notified residents of a significant power outage planned by Hydro One on October 25, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Roughly 4,900 customers will be affected in numerous towns including; Forest, Grand Bend, Port Franks, Thedford, and Kettle and Stony Point First Nation.Lambton Shores officials said the utility will be doing work to replace 
  
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• Organizers prepare for hauntingly fun Fright Night

  23-10-2026 12:37 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Several new elements have been added to this year's Fright Night event at Canatara Park.The free annual event, hosted in partnership with the City of Sarnia and the Seaway Kiwanis Club, is scheduled for Saturday, October 24."We're adding some strolling Halloween entertainment," said City of Sarnia Recreation Coordinator Rebecca Warren. "The other thing we are also adding is trick-or-treat vendors, so those vendors are local businesses and organizations."Seven vendors have signed up to participat
  
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• Volunteers needed for Celebration of Lights setup

  23-10-2026 12:13 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  It might be October, but organizers with the Celebration of Lights are already getting in the Christmas spirit.Volunteers are needed to start moving displays to Sarnia's Centennial Park on Saturday, October 24. "We ask people to meet at Sandrin Services on Exmouth Street at 9 a.m. That's where we have everything stored, and we need trucks and trailers. We ask that people with their trailers be at least 14 feet long. Open trailers are best because some of the parts just have different sizes, and
  
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• Scoreboard, Oct 23

  23-10-2026 11:00 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  OHLWindsor 4 Sault Ste. Marie 5 (OT)Owen Sound 3 Barrie 4 (OT)Sudbury 4 North Bay 3Oshawa 4 Peterborough 5 (OT)---GOHLSt. Marys 6 Sarnia 0St. Catharines 5 Ayr 4 (OT)---PJHLPort Dover 1 Niagara 4 Alliston 3 Stayner 2Aylmer 3 Petrolia 6---NHLNY Rangers 4 Toronto 5Nashville 0 Boston 6Anaheim 1 New Jersey 4Florida 0 Pittsburgh 4San Jose 6 Ottawa 2Los Angeles 3 NY Islanders 2 (OT)Winnipeg 2 Dallas 3 (OT)Vegas 2 St. Louis 6Minnesota 1 Calgary 2Carolina 5 Edmonton 6 (SO)Utah 3 Seattle 5
  
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• Three projects expected to move forward at SPS facility

  22-10-2026 21:58 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  The Sarnia Police Service (SPS) Board has approved a motion to improve transparency regarding future large contracts as major renovations are anticipated at the Christina Street facility.SPS Board Member and Councillor Chrissy McRoberts presented a successful motion to have the top three bids included in reports that detail high-cost capital projects requiring a Request for Proposal (RFP), similar to what's presented during council meetings."It's the public's money, so they get to see the qu
  
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• Three capital projects expected to move forward at SPS facility

  22-10-2026 21:58 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  The Sarnia Police Service (SPS) Board has approved a motion to improve transparency regarding future large contracts as major renovations are anticipated at the Christina Street facility.SPS Board Member and Councillor Chrissy McRoberts presented a successful motion to have the top three bids included in reports that detail high-cost capital projects requiring a Request for Proposal (RFP), similar to what's presented during council meetings."It's the public's money, so they get to see the qu
  
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• Multiple charges laid in Plympton-Wyoming disturbance

  22-10-2026 17:40 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  A 41-year-old Middlesex County resident is facing a slate of charges following a disturbance and subsequent motor-vehicle crash in Plympton-Wyoming Wednesday evening.Lambton OPP were called just before 6 p.m. on October 21 about a reported disturbance at a home near the intersection of Brooke Street and London Street.Responding officers located the suspect after a single-vehicle collision and conducted a traffic stop.The suspect was arrested and charged with impaired driving, dangerous operation
  
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• Sarnia Sting add overage blueliner Liam Spencer via trade

  22-10-2026 17:39 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  The Sarnia Sting have added an overage defenceman to the roster.Liam Spencer from the Niagara IceDogs will join the OHL club in exchange for a sixth round pick in 2027.The 6'3', 191 pound defenceman and London native started his OHL career in Mississauga before joining the Knights for the 2024-25 season where he was a part of the Memorial Cup championship campaign.Spencer joined Niagara in September 2025, where he played 60 games during the 2025-26 season“Liam’s size and experience is exactl
  
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• Spooktacular events being held in Petrolia

  22-10-2026 17:36 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Those looking to get into the Halloween spirit are in luck.The Petrolia and Area Kiwanis Club will once again host Fiery Faces events to get you into the spooky season."We are having a community carving night in which we invite people to come out and carve pumpkins. And then for the next three nights, we have lightings where people can come out and add to them if they'd like to, but also come and see the pumpkins. We carved 650 pumpkins last year, and I'm hoping to one day reach 1000 just to pu
  
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• Time running out to register for Sarnia-Lambton Immigration Forum next week

  22-10-2026 17:35 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Registration is still open for next week's summit focusing on the economic impact of immigration in Sarnia-Lambton.The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership and Local Immigration Partnership are inviting local business leaders and residents to sign up for the 2026 Lambton Immigration Forum, on Wednesday, October 28 at the Four Points by Sheraton in Point Edward.CEO Matthew Slotwinski said the morning breakfast session will focus on a critical component in supporting a strong and sustainable local
  
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• OLG doles out gaming revenue payments

  22-10-2026 17:30 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is dishing out second quarter gaming revenue payments to sites that host casinos, including Sarnia and Point Edward.The second quarter spanned from July 1 to September 30.Sarnia is receiving $87,879 for hosting Gateway Casino at Hiawatha, compared to $95,506 during the same period in 2025.So far, during OLG’s fiscal year, spanning from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, Sarnia has received $171,316.Since the gaming site opened in May 1999, Sarnia
  
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• Sting rally to claim game one of the Battle of the 402

  22-10-2026 12:45 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Game one in the Battle of the 402 goes to Sarnia.The Sting erased a 4-2 deficit with four unanswered goals to beat the visiting London Knights, Wednesday night in front of 3,154 fans at Progressive Auto Sales Arena. Easton Walos set up four goals while Alessandro Di Iorio marked his return from injury with a goal and an assist.Jack Van Volsen, Jonas Gulbrandsen and Simon Katolicky each added a goal in the victory.Logan Hawery provided the game-winner and an insurance marker with a pair of third
  
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• Petrolia's Hauntings and Historical Tour returns

  22-10-2026 12:14 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  About 100 tickets remain for the Hauntings and Historical Tour in Petrolia.Organized by the IODE (Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire) Margaret Stokes Chapter, the tour will feature six locations with hauntingly interesting stories."We had a great response to our last tour, and actually we decided we'd just run it biannually," said Tour Chairperson Dawn McNally.Tickets are in the form of a booklet, with descriptions for each of the sites along the tour. McNally said the locations were chose
  
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• Scoreboard, Oct 22

  22-10-2026 11:00 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  OHLLondon 4 Sarnia 6---GOHLKomoka 1 LaSalle 3Listowel 2 London 1---PJHLBlenheim 7 Wheatley 1---NHLPhiladelphia 3 Buffalo 1Florida 1 Ottawa 5---NBAChicago 92 Toronto 135Milwaukee 116 Washington 128Atlanta 132 Orlando 125Minnesota 131 Miami 106Charlotte 110 Brooklyn 103Indiana 123 New Orleans 120Utah 103 Memphis 123Dallas 110 Houston 128Golden State 105 LA Lakers 127Phoenix 83 Portland 124Sacramento 96 LA Clippers 121---WNBA FinalsAtlanta 97 Golden State 71(Atlanta leads 2-1)---Thursday's G
  
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• Water conservation notice issued for some Lambton residents

  21-10-2026 22:35 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Some Lambton County residents and businesses are being told to conserve water, until further notice, while repairs are being made to a transmission pipeline on London Line.In a notice posted late Wednesday, the Lambton Area Water Supply System (LAWSS) said those in the Town of Plympton-Wyoming, Township of Warwick, Municipality of Brooke-Alvinston, and Municipality of Lambton Shores west of Highway 21, including the Town of Forest, are affected.LAWSS said the precautionary me
  
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