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• SGCC crowns champions as pickleball season wraps up

  30-09-2026 17:41 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The Sarnia Golf and Curling Club (SGCC) wrapped up its pickleball season this past weekend by crowning champions in six divisions.There were 71 games throughout the day on September 26, in the 3.5+ divisions.Nga Nguyen and Reign Fisher captured first place in the women's category, Angie Dawes and Heather Stewart picked up silver and Ann Thompson Wambua and Han Nguyen won the bronze.Nga Nguyen also had success in mixed doubles, taking home another gold medal alongside her partner R
  
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• Sudden death prompts lengthy road closure

  30-09-2026 22:40 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Lambton OPP closed a section of Tecumseh Road for several hours on Wednesday while officers investigated a sudden death.Motorists were asked to avoid the area between Petrolia and LaSalle Lines.Cst. Tyler Campbell told Sarnia News Today the incident was not suspicious in nature and out of respect for those involved no further information would be released.
  
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• Lambton College honours Truth and Reconciliation Day

  30-09-2026 21:15 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Lambton College hosted a special gathering Wednesday to mark Truth and Reconciliation Day.The event included remarks from local First Nation leaders as well as an Indigenous business vendor market."Today's a really critical day every year for Lambton College. We obviously work towards truth and reconciliation every day, but today's a day where we can really profile it and really have some hard but important discussions on what the truth looks like, what that history looks like, and then wha
  
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• Sarnia Every Child Matters walk marks Day for Truth and Reconciliation

  30-09-2026 21:02 via theobserver.ca
  
  Indigenous communities are still healing from the impact of Canada’s residential schools, Elizabeth Plain told those taking part Wednesday in an Every Child Matters march in Sarnia.The Aamjiwnaang First Nation resident spoke at Sarnia’s waterfront after the march from the Sarnia-Lambton Native Friendship Centre on Lochiel Street.Many wore orange shirts as they marched behind an eagle staff and drummers to the waterfront at Paul Blundy Park.Canada’s first National Day for Truth
  
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• Why the Appeal Court ordered a new Shawn Trowbridge trial

  30-09-2026 20:56 via theobserver.ca
  
  Shawn Trowbridge is going back on trial, Ontario’s Appeal Court has ruled, this time for manslaughter.But why?Several key points in the lengthy decision, released Friday and featuring more than 20,000 words, explain the five-judge panel’s reasons for ordering a new trial on a reduced charge. BACKGROUND: THE TRIAL AND THE ACQUITTAL Trowbridge, then 54, was found not guilty by a Sarnia jury in December 2023 of first-degree murder in the death of his common-law wife, Cheryl VanHuizen,
  
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• Dispatching changes may impact Lambton County ambulance response times

  30-09-2026 19:57 via theobserver.ca
  
  Ambulances may take longer to arrive to calls that aren’t life-threatening because of changes coming in November to how Lambton County paramedics are dispatched.A communications centre in Wallaceburg dispatching ambulances in Lambton and Chatham-Kent is switching to a provincial medical priority dispatch system that prioritizes life-threatening emergencies rather than call sequence, said a county report.“We would see it as a better system” that “hones-in on the triage le
  
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• Lambton College launches food research hub

  30-09-2026 19:07 via theobserver.ca
  
  Lambton College is kicking its food innovation research up a notch.The Sarnia school recently announced a three-year, $225,000 RBC Foundation donation creating its new hub for sustainable food innovation.The No. 5-ranked research college in Canada, based on Research Infosource Inc. 2025 rankings, already was conducting projects with companies looking into sustainable agriculture, packaging, and things like using AI to regulate controlled environments for plant growth, said strategic initiatives
  
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• Service clubs hosting meet-the-candidate nights in Plympton-Wyoming

  30-09-2026 17:42 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Voters in Plympton-Wyoming are invited to a meet the candidates night ahead of the October 26 election.Hosted by the Huron Shores Optimist Club, the event will take place at the Camlachie Community Centre on Thursday, October 1 starting at 7 p.m. Residents will hear directly from the candidates, and have the opportunity to ask questions. No advance registration is required.Two candidates are vying for the mayor's seat, as incumbent Gary Atkinson is being challenged by Tim Wilkins.The r
  
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• Rocktoberfest hits Centennial Park this weekend in support of Alzheimer Society

  30-09-2026 17:40 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Canadian musicians will take to the stage this weekend at Centennial Park.It's the first ever Rocktoberfest in support of the Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton on Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3.Manager of Fund Development and Communications Marie Marcy-Smids said it's part of the chapter's 40th anniversary celebrations."In addition to 54-40 and Dwayne Gretzky, we have six other really amazing local bands. We have Corey James Mitchell, Little White Lies, Boneyard, The Hip Machine, Tw
  
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• Online voting aims to increase turnout in St. Clair Township

  30-09-2026 17:35 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  St. Clair Township officials are aiming to reach more younger and first-time voters during this municipal and school board election.For the first time, residents will exclusively be casting their ballots online.This comes as voter turnout in the 2022 St. Clair Township election, conducted by mail-in ballot, was 39.34 per cent.Clerk Jeff Baranek said they're aiming to surpass the 50 per cent mark this time around.He said the township recognizes that new processes can sometimes be met with hesitat
  
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• Mayoral candidates share their visions for Sarnia

  30-09-2026 15:11 via theobserver.ca
  
  Four of Sarnia’s mayoral candidates laid out their visions for the city Tuesday.For Carrie McEachran, who’s worked as boss of Sarnia-Lambton’s chamber of commerce and local charity Rebound, that’s one of collaboration.McEachran, who touted her record of advocating for the community, said at the Rotary Club of Sarnia question and answer session she’s prioritizing breaking down silos so existing tourism, economic development and other agencies can work together.Sarni
  
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• Indigenous fire departments benefit from Enbridge community safety programs

  30-09-2026 12:30 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Enbridge Gas is supporting 13 Indigenous fire departments across Ontario."Through Safe Community Project Zero and Safe Community Project Assist, Indigenous fire departments are receiving valuable resources that will strengthen local fire safety efforts and help protect families for years to come," said Ontario Fire Marshal Jon Pegg.Walpole Island First Nation, Kettle and Stony Point First Nation, and Saugeen First Nation are all benefiting from Project Assist.The program provides grants to fire
  
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• Minor injuries reported in Waterworks Road crash

  30-09-2026 12:24 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  A two-vehicle crash in Bright's Grove resulted in minor injuries Tuesday afternoon.Sarnia Fire Rescue responded to the collision on Waterworks Road at around 4:20 p.m.Despite severe damage to the vehicles, all occupants were able to pull themselves from the wreckage.Only minor injuries were reported, though Sarnia Fire officials said one person was taken to Bluewater Health for further evaluation.Waterworks Road was temporarily closed in both directions while crews cleared the scene, and re
  
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• Kettle and Stony Point First Nation to host 'Every Child Matters' Honour Walk

  30-09-2026 12:20 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation are inviting community members and allies to join their annual Every Child Matters Honour Walk on Wednesday.It's being held in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.Community members are encouraged to wear orange in solidarity.Participants are asked to gather in the parking lot at Hillside Public School at 5 p.m. and walk as a group to the Veterans Memorial MonumentChief Kimberly Bressette is scheduled to make r
  
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• Scoreboard, Sept 30

  30-09-2026 11:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  MLBWild CardPhiladelphia 3 Atlanta 5(Atlanta leads 1-0)Chicago White Sox 6 Houston 3(Chicago leads 1-0)Boston 0 NY Yankees 9(New York leads 1-0)Chicago Cubs 0 San Diego 8(San Diego leads 1-0)---PJHLWalpole Island 0 Essex 7---NHLMontreal 3 Toronto 2Florida 1 Carolina 0 (OT)NY Rangers 0 Boston 3Vancouver 6 Edmonton 5 (OT)Chicago 2 Vegas 5---WNBAPlayoffsLas Vegas 89 Indiana 99(Series tied 1-1)Minnesota 71 New York 87(New York wins 2-0)---Wednesday's GamesMLBWild CardPh
  
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• EQAO results mixed at local schools

  29-09-2026 22:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Area school boards are encouraged by the long-term results of Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) testing, though public schools didn't fare quite as well in the short-term.From the 2024-2025 school year to the 2025-2026 school year, results for students within the Lambton-Kent District School Board (LKDSB) dropped slightly.For Grade 3 students, math scores went from 58 per cent at or above the provincial standard to 55 per cent, reading scores dropped from 70 per cent to 65 per c
  
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• Sarnia man convicted of manslaughter facing 2-6 years for sex assault

  29-09-2026 20:24 via theobserver.ca
  
  A Sarnia-area man convicted last year of manslaughter will be sentenced soon for a separate case involving underage sex crimes.Brandon Gilbert, 27, of Aamjiwnaang First Nation, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in January 2025 in the death three years earlier of his cousin, Dalton Bressette. Bressette, 26, an Aamjiwnaang father of three, died Sept. 4, 2022, about a week after he was injured in an alcohol-fuelled fist fight during a backyard bonfire at a Maness Court home.After getting credit for a
  
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• Driver charged following Petrolia Line crash

  29-09-2026 19:46 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  A driver has been charged after a two-vehicle crash in Lambton County on Tuesday morning. Emergency crews responded to Petrolia Line and Plank Road at around 8 a.m. Lambton OPP confirm no one was hurt, but one driver was ticketed for failing to obey a stop sign. A hydro pole was damaged and was being repaired.
  
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• Complainant testifies at Sarnia human-trafficking trial

  29-09-2026 18:48 via theobserver.ca
  
  A human-trafficking trial is underway in Sarnia.Officers began investigating a GTA male in early 2024 amid allegations of trafficking, procuring and coercing a female to provide sexual services, Sarnia police said in April 2024.Glendon Larmond, 42, of Georgetown, is charged with human trafficking, receiving a financial or other material benefit, forcible confinement, communicating to obtain sexual services, material benefit from sexual services, procuring, and advertising sexual services, polic
  
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• Lambton College to mark Truth and Reconciliation Day

  29-09-2026 17:41 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Lambton College, in partnership with the Indigenous Student Council, is inviting community members to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.A special gathering on campus is scheduled for Wednesday, September 30.The event will run from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. inside the Cestar Group Athletics and Fitness Complex at Lambton College, featuring an Indigenous-owned business showcase, marketplace, a short film screening and discussion, and a tour of the Indigenous Outdoor Space.Organizers said
  
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• Truth and Reconciliation Day closures

  29-09-2026 17:40 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  In recognition of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on Wednesday, September 30, residents in Sarnia-Lambton should expect a number of local service closures.---Aamjiwnaang Band Office and associated buildings: ClosedSarnia City Hall: ClosedGovernment offices (Muni. Prov. Fed.): ClosedStrangway Community Centre: ClosedSarnia Transit: NormalBanks and Trust Companies: ClosedLCBO stores: OpenBeer stores: OpenStores, including Lambton Mall: NormalSchools: NormalGarbage collection: Normal (
  
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• Pathways Health Centre brings back 'The Big Sing Thing' to Sarnia for 80s interactive concert

  29-09-2026 17:39 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  If you've been waiting for a socially acceptable place to sing 80s hits at full volume, mark your calendar for October 17.Pathways Health Centre for Children has announced return of "The Big Sing Thing", a one-of-a-kind, interactive musical experience that was first held to celebrate the organization's 50th anniversary in 2025.Special Events Lead Marcy Draker said everyone had so much fun participating in The Beatles experience, they've decided to do the event again."We really had people moving,
  
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• Lambton County names chair for 2027 International Plowing Match

  29-09-2026 17:38 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  With this year's International Plowing Match (IPM) and Rural Expo concluded in Bruce County, excitement is building for Lambton County's turn to host the event.Dave Henderson has been nominated and elected to represent Lambton County as chair of the 2027 IPM, with the unanimous support of both the Lambton County Plowmen’s Association and the Ontario Plowmen’s Association (OPA)."Working alongside the OPA, Dave and the local organizing committee look forward to bringing volunteers, far
  
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• Sarnia police, deceased’s family renew plea for tips in 1988 homicide

  29-09-2026 16:49 via theobserver.ca
  
  Sarnia police and the family of the deceased are renewing a push for tips in a 38-year-old unsolved homicide probe.Morag Davies was found stabbed to death in her Retlaw Drive home on Aug. 25, 1988. The person or people responsible haven’t been identified despite extensive investigative efforts during the years, police said Tuesday.The death of Davies, who was originally from Scotland, still affects her family in her homeland.“That day changed our lives forever. The pain and horror o
  
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• SPS Cst. receives Heroes Beyond the Badge award

  29-09-2026 12:38 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  A member of the Sarnia Police Service (SPS) is being praised for creating a positive community impact at Aamjiwnaang First Nation.Cst. Tyler Callander received the Heroes Beyond the Badge award, presented by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and OnStar, during a ceremony on Monday at Maawn Doosh Gumig Community and Youth Centre.Callander, who joined the SPS in 2009, was selected as the first Aamjiwnaang Community Police Officer in the spring of 2023.As a non-Indigen
  
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• Bluewater Health expands medical staff with psychiatry and urology specialists

  29-09-2026 12:01 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Bluewater Health is expanding its professional staff with the addition of two new specialists in Sarnia-Lambton.Child and youth psychiatrist Dr. Chukwulo Ndubisi and urologist Dr. Deron Britt have joined the team.Dr. Ndubisi brings extensive international experience in youth mental health, addiction, and early intervention, having most recently practiced in New Brunswick and Windsor-Essex.He also has experience teaching medical students and residents at Western University’s Schulich School
  
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• Scoreboard, Sept 29

  29-09-2026 11:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  NFLPhiladelphia 7 Chicago 27---Tuesday's GamesMLBWild CardPhiladelphia at Atlanta, 2 p.m.Chicago White Sox at Houston, 5 p.m.Boston at NY Yankees, 8 p.m.Chicago Cubs at San Diego, 10 p.m.---PJHLWalpole Island at Essex, 7 p.m.---NHLFlorida at Carolina, 5 p.m.Montreal at Toronto, 7 p.m.NY Rangers at Boston, 8 p.m.Vancouver at Edmonton, 10 p.m.Chicago at Vegas, 10:30 p.m.---WNBAPlayoffsLas Vegas at Indiana, 6:30 p.m.(Las Vegas leads 1-0)Minnesota at New York, 8:30 p.m.(New York leads 1-0)
  
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• Lambton's Creative County grants program calling for applicants

  28-09-2026 19:34 via theobserver.ca
  
  After a record 40 applications last year, Lambton’s Creative County grant program committee chairperson is hoping interest continues.“Don’t be afraid to apply for any type of project that is within the criteria, because you never know what’s going to be approved,” said Tracy Kingston about the annual County of Lambton grants program for cultural and creative community projects.Applications open 9 a.m. Thursday for 2027 grants, with $75,000 available for up to 50 pe
  
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• 'Keep Me Safe' youth sports program believed to impact over 40,000 kids in inaugural year

  28-09-2026 17:42 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  After receiving positive feedback in the inaugural year, two former competitive Sarnia gymnasts are looking forward to continuing a program aimed at keeping kids in sports safe.Abby (Pearson) Spadafora and Melanie (Rocca) Hunt developed Keep Me Safe and offer it through their organization Athletes Empowered, which evolved from the previous organization they founded called Gymnasts for Change Canada, after they experienced abuse in the sport.Spadafora, the director of engagement, said they aimed
  
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• Awareness campaign urges: test your smoke alarm

  28-09-2026 17:40 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Residents are encouraged to check their smoke alarms as part of a provincewide campaign to curb the number of fatal fires.The Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) said the province continues to see an increasing trend in fatal residential fires."Last year alone, Ontario experienced 127 fire deaths; one of the highest totals we have seen in decades," said OFM Jon Pegg in a video shared to social media. "Many of those lives could have been saved by something as simple as a working smoke alarm."So far
  
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