• Scoreboard, Oct 30

    Scoreboard, Oct 30
    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
  • Lambton drug trafficking investigation leads to seizure, charges for one

    Lambton drug trafficking investigation leads to seizure, charges for one
    A month-long drug investigation by Lambton County OPP has resulted in one man being charged with several trafficking offences after his arrest in Chatham-Kent.According to police, the investigation launched in September 2026 also resulted in "a significant quantity of suspected drugs being seized," though an actual amount was not shared. On Friday, October 30, shortly before 2 p.m. members of the Community Street Crime Unit conducted a directed drug enforcement stop on Communication Road, where
  • Salvation Army seeks red kettle volunteers

    Salvation Army seeks red kettle volunteers
    Red kettles will soon be stationed across the community, but Sarnia's Salvation Army is still looking for volunteers to help out.The annual campaign officially kicks off on Thursday, November 12."We are looking for as many [volunteers] as we can get," said Captain Brad Webster. "It takes well over 100 volunteers to run our campaign every year."Kettles will be located at Lambton Mall, the Real Canadian Superstore, Canadian Tire, Walmart, and Metro (Northgate plaza). Webster said in December, the
  • Lower winter electricity rates offset by cut to Ontario Electricity Rebate

    Lower winter electricity rates offset by cut to Ontario Electricity Rebate
    Local electricity customers are seeing new electricity rates and schedule shifts on their latest bills as winter time-of-use (TOU) hours and updated Ontario Energy Board (OEB) pricing officially took effect on November 1.Under the new winter schedule, which runs through April 30, commodity rates for electricity across the province have decreased compared to last winter.During on-peak hours, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., customers will now pay 18.9 cents per kilowatt hour, down from 20.
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  • Lambton Lions have success at provincial cross country meet

    Lambton Lions have success at provincial cross country meet
    Lambton College's Women's Cross Country Team has secured its first ever gold medal.It took home the provincial title by winning the six kilometre OCAA Cross Country Championship at the Fanshawe Conservation Area in London over the weekend.Fanshawe, Mohawk, Sheridan, and Humber rounded out the top five.Flourish Nmor was the top finisher for Lambton, placing seventh with a time of 24:53.The team is also made up of Abilene Clark, Megan Denbak, Emma Monroe, Madison Japp, and Caelin Podolinsky.The wo
  • Salvation Army survey shows some Ontarians skipping, reducing meals because of cost

    Salvation Army survey shows some Ontarians skipping, reducing meals because of cost
    The affordability crisis is affecting the way Canadians eat.The Salvation Army's 2026 Canadian Poverty and Socioeconomic Analysis shows that Ontarians, especially, are struggling to stretch their budgets."More than one in four Ontarians are spending at least half their take-home household income just to keep a roof over their heads," said Captain Gina Haggett, the Salvation Army's divisional secretary for public relations, Ontario Division. "When so much of a household's budget goes toward housi
  • Remembering Sarnia's fallen soldiers

    Remembering Sarnia's fallen soldiers
    Nearly 500 signs have been placed across the city as part of the "Sarnia War Fallen: Where They Called Home" project.The initiative launched in 2024 to honour fallen soldiers from Sarnia.Committee Members Doug Woods and Tom St. Amand said more than 30 volunteers helped distribute and place signs on November 1."There were 304 at [Centennial Park] for every fallen soldier locally, and there were duplicates of 174 signs, and they went to the actual homes where fallen soldiers once lived, and the
  • Community Living Sarnia-Lambton marks 70 years

    Community Living Sarnia-Lambton marks 70 years
    Community Living Sarnia-Lambton (CLSL) is celebrating 70 years.To mark the milestone, CLSL is hosting an open house so community members can see the work they do."We want to show the decades of continued service, growth and evolution," said Executive Director Corry Thomas. "We now have the activity center, which is where the open house is occurring; we run a children's respite out of there. We run some adult respite activities, and we run our day program."CLSL is a non-profit that supports in
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  • Control of U.S. Congress at stake in Tuesday's midterm elections

    Control of U.S. Congress at stake in Tuesday's midterm elections
    The direction of the United States for the next two years will be decided by voters on Tuesday.Election Day marks the midterm elections, as voters will choose members of the U.S. House of Representatives and a portion of the U.S. Senate.Some states, including Michigan, will choose governors and state legislators, along with multiple state and local referenda.The outcome will determine which party controls one or both chambers of Congress, affecting the Trump administration’s ability to enact a
  • Midterm vote in the U.S. will determine country's future

    Midterm vote in the U.S. will determine country's future
    The direction of the United States for the next two years will be decided by voters on Tuesday.Election Day marks the midterm elections, as voters will choose members of the U.S. House of Representatives and a portion of the U.S. Senate.Some states, including Michigan, will choose governors and state legislators, along with multiple state and local referenda.The outcome will determine which party controls one or both chambers of Congress, affecting the Trump administration’s ability to enact a
  • Scoreboard, Nov 3

    Scoreboard, Nov 3
    NHLDetroit 5 Florida 3Vegas 2 Boston 3 (SO)Colorado 5 Chicago 2Calgary 2 San Jose 1 ---NBAToronto 125 LA Clippers 118Oklahoma City 117 Cleveland 112Detroit 124 Charlotte 91Washington 103 Orlando 94Chicago 107 Philadelphia 126Atlanta 108 Indiana 104Brooklyn 90 New York 103Sacramento 115 Dallas 100Milwaukee 100 Minnesota 112New Orleans 135 Memphis 134 (OT)Boston 93 Houston 109Utah 97 San Antonio 119Portland 118 Denver 110Miami 117 LA Lakers 138Phoenix 113 Golden State 116---NFLChicago 34
  • Blue Jays relievers, Tigers rookie among award nominees

    The Toronto Blue Jays and the Detroit Tigers are both represented in the 2026 edition of Major League Baseball's year-end awards.The Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) revealed its nominees on Monday evening.Blue Jays pitching was recognized with starter Dylan Cease nominated for the American League Cy Young Award and relief pitcher Louis Varland up for American League Reliever of the Year.Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle is up for American League Rookie of the Year.The recognition
  • Sarnia police help as runaway horses are rescued (VIDEO)

    Sarnia police help as runaway horses are rescued (VIDEO)
    Sarnia police officers dealt with some horsing around on Monday.Few details have been released, but police say several people had phoned in reports of horses running loose on Blakewell Side Road.Officers responded to the location, where at least two horses were running along the road. Police blocked off a section of the road to detain the animals.[tweet id="2117348291356549177"]The owners of the horses soon arrived to help guide them off the road.There were no injuries and the horses have been r
  • CMHA Lambton Kent receives national recognition

    CMHA Lambton Kent receives national recognition
    Officials with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Lambton Kent branch say recent recognition from Accreditation Canada validates their commitment to continuous improvement and efforts in providing quality care.For the fourth consecutive cycle, CMHA Lambton Kent earned the exemplary standing designation, the highest level of accreditation awarded by Accreditation Canada."CMHA is very pleased to have been granted this designation, achieving 100 per cent on all of the required organizati
  • Petrolia residents to be educated on later life planning

    Petrolia residents to be educated on later life planning
    The Town of Petrolia is partnering with the Sarnia Community Foundation (SCF) in an effort to help residents and their families prepare for the ending of their lives.The Planning Ahead: Later Life Matters workshop will highlight the supports and services available to those nearing death.SCF Executive Director Mike Barron said a similar event, held in Alvinston in September, was a big success."It's really an education piece," said Barron. "It can be really for any age, but again, let's say my par
  • Sarnia’s HUB International collecting coats, winter gear for 6th annual drive

    Sarnia’s HUB International collecting coats, winter gear for 6th annual drive
    HUB International is kicking off its sixth annual winter wear collection drive on November 2, gathering warm clothing and essential gear to support community members in need ahead of the colder months.Fundraising Coordinator Chassiti Westover said they've started the donation drive early this year."We're collecting hats, mitts, anything large like coats or blankets we're also taking that as well," Westover said. "Boots, scarves, earmuffs, anything like that. It can be used, gently used, or new a
  • Sting drop fourth straight in 5-1 loss to Firebirds

    Sting drop fourth straight in 5-1 loss to Firebirds
    The Sarnia Sting dropped their fourth in a row, falling 5-1 to the visiting Flint Firebirds on Sunday.Cameron Aucoin scored the lone goal for Sarnia in the third period, his fourth of the season.Flint blew it open in the second period with two goals from first-star Josh Bonnyman, while Carter Beauchesne set up three on the day.The Sting were outshot 27-15.Goalie Ivan Tkach-Tkachenko stopped 22 of 27 shots in the Sarnia crease.Sarnia looks to get back in the win column on Wednesday, November 4 wh
  • Scoreboard, Nov 2

    Scoreboard, Nov 2
    OHLWindsor 3 Brampton 0Peterborough 4 Niagara 3 (OT)Brantford 0 Kingston 5Flint 5 Sarnia 1London 5 Sault Ste. Marie 4 (OT)Ottawa 7 Oshawa 6 (OT)Val-d'Or 4 North Bay 2Rouyn-Noranda 4 Sudbury 3---GOHLSarnia 4 Woodstock 9Listowel 3 Chatham 6Cambridge 7 Pelham 0St. Thomas 5 Elmira 3Ayr 1 Waterloo 2---PJHLHanover 2 Fergus 3Mooretown 3 Blenheim 1Trent 2 Amherstview 3---NHLWinnipeg 0 Carolina 7Minnesota 5 Washington 1Utah 3 Philadelphia 6Edmonton 4 NY Rangers 1Ottawa 3 Anaheim 6---NFLMinnesot
  • UPDATE: St. Clair Township barn fire causes $200K in damage

    UPDATE: St. Clair Township barn fire causes $200K in damage
    A barn fire in St. Clair Township on Saturday afternoon caused an estimated $200,000 in damage.Lambton OPP and St. Clair Township Fire responded to a structure fire on Kimball Road between Moore Line and Rokeby Line at 1:44 p.m.Roughly 35 firefighters were on scene, where the single-storey barn was fully involved in flames.Roughly 35 firefighters responded to a barn fire in St. Clair Township (Photo by St. Clair Township Fire)"Crews were able to contain the fire to the barn and prevent it from s
  • United Way's November Burger Bash to kick off

    United Way's November Burger Bash to kick off
    The United Way of Sarnia-Lambton is gearing up a savory fundraiser involving local restaurants.The November Burger Bash will take place throughout the month, beginning on Sunday.Resource Developer and Communications Specialist Bruce McDonald said although the initiative has been rebranded, it still follows the same premise as previous years."The way it works is [participating restaurants] are tasked with creating a specialty burger and $2 of every purchase of that specified item is donated t
  • Scoreboard, Nov 1

    Scoreboard, Nov 1
    OHLWindsor 8, Owen Sound 0Guelph 5, Saginaw 3---GOHLLaSalle 2, Fort Erie 4Sarnia 0, Komoka 11Stratford 5, Strathroy 4---PJHLWalkerton 4, Mitchell 2Clinton 5, Mount Forest 4Petrolia 6, Lucan 3---NHLSt. Louis 5, Detroit 4Chicago 4, Boston 5 (OT)Tampa Bay 4, Nashville 5 (SO)Edmonton 4, NY Islanders 0Buffalo 3, Los Angeles 2Ottawa 5, San Jose 1Toronto 4, Vancouver 2Pittsburgh 4, Montreal 5Columbus 1, Dallas 3Calgary 2, Colorado 5---NBAPortland 112, Utah 90Philadelphia 109, Charlotte 104Atlanta 99,
  • UPDATE: No injuries in St. Clair Township barn fire

    UPDATE: No injuries in St. Clair Township barn fire
    No injures were reported in a barn fire Saturday afternoon in St. Clair Township. Lambton OPP and St. Clair Township Fire responded to a structure fire on Kimball Road between Moore Line and Rokeby Line shortly before 2 p.m.Kimball Road was closed between Petrolia Line and Courtright Line until about 5 p.m. but has since reopened to traffic. Police said no loss of livestock was reported. Further details, including the cause of the blaze or a damage estimate were not immediately available.
  • Kimball Rd closed due to barn fire in St. Clair Township

    Kimball Rd closed due to barn fire in St. Clair Township
    A barn fire in St. Clair Township has closed down Kimball Road.St. Clair Township Fire and Rescue, as well as OPP, were on scene at the blaze just before 3 p.m. on Saturday.No news yet on reported injuries or estimated damage.Kimball Road has been fully closed between Petrolia Line and Courtright Line.Emergency Services ask that people avoid the area.
  • Sarnia Sting lose 4-3 to Erie Otters

    Sarnia Sting lose 4-3 to Erie Otters
    The Sarnia Sting suffered a tough 4-3 loss to the Erie Otters on Friday.Erie opened the scoring in the first period, and the Sting responded instantly with two quick goals just 52 seconds apart.Sting vs Erie. October 2026. Photo by Metcalfe Photography.A major second-period fight broke out after Erie's Ty Henry hit Alessandro Di Iorio from behind.Sting vs Erie. October 2026. Photo by Metcalfe Photography.Parker Holmes potted a pair for Sarnia, and Kale Osipenko stopped 24 of 28 as the Sting drop
  • Time to change your clocks and test your alarms

    Time to change your clocks and test your alarms
    Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend as clocks "fall back" an hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday.The time change is used as a reminder for people to change the batteries in their smoke and CO alarms."Fire departments everywhere always say that when you change your clocks, change your batteries. It's just a good reminder with smoke and CO alarms that require batteries," said Sarnia Fire Public Education Officer Mike Otis.It's also a reminder to check if your alarms need to be replaced."Change the who
  • Scoreboard, Oct 31

    Scoreboard, Oct 31
    Friday's GamesOHLKitchener 3 Flint 0Erie 4 Sarnia 3Sudbury 4 London 3 (OT)Guelph 4 Sault Ste. Marie 3---GOHLLondon 8 St. Catharines 4Listowel 4 Strathroy 2 St. Marys 6 Elmira 1St. Thomas 2 Stratford 0---PJHLAylmer 6 Petrolia 5 (OT) Lakeshore 4 Wheatley 2 Essex 2 Amherstburg 1Walkerton 5 Mitchell 4 (OT) Dresden 7 Blenheim 2 Port Stanley 5 Thamesford 4 (OT)Hanover 3 Kincardine 1Exeter 5 North Middlesex 2Clinton 8 Fergus 7 (SO)---NHLNew Jersey 5 Vegas 2Florida 5 Winnipeg 2 Calgary 6 Seattle 2---NBA
  • Sarnia Lambton Beyond the Headlines episode 31: Sue Morrison-Weir

    Sarnia Lambton Beyond the Headlines episode 31: Sue Morrison-Weir
    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.
  • Dedication of St. Clair Township’s first cenotaph postponed until after Remembrance Day

    Dedication of St. Clair Township’s first cenotaph postponed until after Remembrance Day
    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
  • Sarnia police release Halloween safety tips

    Sarnia police release Halloween safety tips
    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
  • Mild and dry night expected this Halloween

    Mild and dry night expected this Halloween
    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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