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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Shawn Trowbridge heading back to court ahead of new manslaughter trial

  27-10-2026 11:43 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  A Corunna man is in court again, just over a month after it was determined he will face yet another trial in the death of his common-law wife.In a decision released on Friday, September 25, Ontario's Appeal Court set aside the 2023 acquittal of Shawn Trowbridge, which followed a six-week trial and two days of jury deliberations.Trowbridge was originally found not guilty in the late 2020 death of Cheryl VanHuizen.While Crown prosecutors appealed for a new first-degree murder trial, a five-judge
  
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• Scoreboard, Oct 27

  27-10-2026 10:00 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  MLB World SeriesMilwaukee 10 Tampa Bay 1(Milwaukee leads 3-0)---NHLToronto 2 Calgary 5 Detroit 4 Edmonton 3 (SO)Los Angeles 6 NY Rangers 3 ---NBAMinnesota 125 Cleveland 127 (OT)Washington 103 Charlotte 110Chicago 99 Boston 134Dallas 113 Miami 109Phoenix 114 Oklahoma City 125Indiana 102 Milwaukee 110Atlanta 110 Houston 120Memphis 110 Utah 105Golden State 134 Denver 114---WNBA FinalsAtlanta 55 Golden State 64(Golden State leads 3-2)---NFLDallas 38 Philadelphia 21---Tuesday's GamesMLB World Se
  
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• Mike Bradley tight-lipped following historic defeat to McEachran

  27-10-2026 03:51 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Mike Bradley had few words to say as he walked into Ups N' Downs restaurant in downtown Sarnia Monday night after polling results showed he had lost the mayoral race to Carrie McEachran.There were a few tears and applause as Bradley entered the private side room.He refused to speak with media or hold a concession speech. However, he did post his congratulations to McEachran on social media."Congratulations to the new Mayor elect McEachran and Council. Sarnia Semper," Bradley wrote in a statem
  
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• Historic shift in Sarnia: Carrie McEachran wins mayoral race, defeating Mike Bradley

  27-10-2026 02:21 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  For the first time in 38 years, Sarnia has a new mayor.Carrie McEachran defeated Incumbent Mike Bradley in the 2026 Municipal Election.McEachran was also joined on the ballot by Bill Dennis, Scott Molson.The political newcomer sat on the edge of her seat with a crowd of about 100 people at The Gallery in downtown Sarnia watching the results come in.The CEO of Sarnia-Lambton's Chamber of Commerce -- took a leave from her job in June to join the race for Sarnia mayor.McEachran campaigned on a pl
  
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• Greg Grimes elected as Mayor of Point Edward in very close race

  27-10-2026 02:05 via MyNewsToday.ca
  The race for Mayor of the Village of Point Edward came to a close on Monday evening.Former Deputy Mayor Greg Grimes has been elected to the position with 510 votes, only 16 votes ahead of former councillor Paul Burgess who received 494 votes."I'm humbled. The results are closer than I anticipated, but it is a win, and I'm very happy to be elected mayor of the village. We both ran great campaigns, and the people elected me as their mayor, and I look forward to serving," said Mayor-elect Greg Grim
  
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• Several new faces elected in Lambton County

  27-10-2026 01:55 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  The results are in across Lambton County in the 2026 municipal election after voters cast their ballots both online this week and in person on Monday.Joel Field takes over the top seat in Petrolia, while incumbent mayors Alan Broad in Dawn-Euphemia, Todd Case in Warwick Township, Kevin Marriott in Enniskillen Township, and Ian Veen in Oil Springs all return unchallenged.Lambton Shores elected a new mayor, with Jeff Wilcox defeating incumbent Doug Cook 3,020 votes to 1,781.Jeff Agar is once agai
  
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• Man faces assault, mischief charges in Enniskillen Twp.

  26-10-2026 20:35 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Lambton OPP have laid several charges against an Oil Springs man in an assault investigation in Enniskillen Township.On Saturday, October 24, shortly before 12:30 a.m., officers were called to Petrolia Line near Marthaville Road and found people outside of a residence.Police said two people were involved in an altercation.Cody Zavitz, 42, of Oil Springs was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with two counts of assault, mischief destroying or damaging property, and uttering threats to c
  
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• Local Legion branches launch annual Poppy Campaign across Sarnia-Lambton

  26-10-2026 16:45 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Local Royal Canadian Legion branches across Sarnia-Lambton have officially launched the 2026 National Poppy Campaign, inviting residents to pin on a poppy in honour of Canada's veterans and fallen service members.Beginning this year, the Poppy Campaign runs on a new, fixed schedule from October 24 through November 11. Previously set to launch on the last Friday of October, The Royal Canadian Legion said the adjusted calendar provides extra time for Canadians to obtain a poppy, pay tribute to mil
  
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• St. Clair Twp. sheds light on protocols, provides advice to pet owners

  26-10-2026 16:40 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Residents are being encouraged to attach tags or identifiers to their pets in case they go missing.St. Clair Township Director of Public Works and Engineering Brian Black provided advice for pet owners in light of a recent incident discussed on social media involving a deceased dog found in a rural area."When pets are lost, the first thing an owner should do is contact the municipal office in their area. That will basically allow the personnel at the township to identify the animal if it is foun
  
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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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