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• Sting Welcome 16 Prospects Through 2025 OHL Draft - Canadian Hockey League

  12-04-2025 05:22 via news.google.com
  Sting Welcome 16 Prospects Through 2025 OHL Draft  Canadian Hockey League
  
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• 11th annual 'Socktober' donation event underway

  07-10-2026 17:35 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Donations of new, unopened socks are still being collected as part of the 11th annual Socktober initiative, held in support of The Inn of the Good Shepherd.Inn Fundraising Coordinator Melissa Roushorne said the team at George O'Mahony Orthotics spearheaded the donation drive."Last year, they got around 5,500 socks," Roushorne said. "This sort of donation lasts us through the year, to be able to give out socks to our clients."While children's socks are appreciated, Roushorne said there's more of
  
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• Funding available for Petrolia community projects

  07-10-2026 17:34 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  People looking to make a difference in the Town of Petrolia are invited to apply for grant money under its community fund.It's being done in collaboration with the Sarnia Community Foundation (SCF).Since being established in 2012, the Petrolia Community Fund has doled out $83 000 in support of things like youth programs, facility improvements, and projects.In a news release, Mayor Brad Loosley said at the heart of Petrolia is an undeniable pride in the community."A pride that comes from being a
  
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• Porter Airlines to offer domestic flights out of London

  07-10-2026 16:24 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Air travellers from southwestern and midwestern Ontario will soon have more options if they don't want to drive to Pearson Airport.Porter Airlines has announced it will be offering more daily flights to Canadian destinations out of the London International Airport. The five new routes will begin in the spring of 2027 and will link the region to Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, and Vancouver.“This announcement is about more than new flights. It is about connecting Southwestern Ontario t
  
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• Sarnia mayor wants Ottawa to expedite Northern Shield Pipeline

  07-10-2026 12:04 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Sarnia's mayor has penned a letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, calling on the federal government to designate the proposed Northern Shield Pipeline as a "project of national interest."The 3,300 kilometre route under review is from Hardisty, Alberta to Sarnia.The east-west energy corridor would move an estimated 500,000 barrels of oil per day for domestic use and export markets, with the potential of expanding up to 800,000 barrels per day.Ontario Premier Doug Ford had previously
  
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• Scoreboard, Oct 7

  07-10-2026 11:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  MLB Division SeriesLA Dodgers 3 Atlanta 1(LA leads tied 2-1)Milwaukee 3 San Diego 4(Milwaukee leads 2-1)---PJHLDresden 1 Essex 8---NHLNashville 4 Toronto 5 (OT)Carolina 6 Montreal 4Utah 5 New Jersey 3Minnesota 2 Buffalo 3 (OT)Ottawa 3 Detroit 5NY Islanders 2 NY Rangers 5St. Louis 2 Chicago 4Vegas 6 Seattle 2Florida 2 Los Angeles 1---Wednesday's GamesMLB Division SeriesCleveland at Chicago White Sox, 4 p.m.(Chicago leads 2-1)LA Dodgers a
  
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• York1 hoping to alleviate public concerns over Dresden project

  06-10-2026 20:46 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  York1 remains committed to opening its project just outside of Dresden.The waste management company gave a statement to CK News Today to address questions and concerns about the project. The comments came after York1 withdrew its court application against the Municipality of Chatham-Kent (CK), choosing instead to go through the typical land-use planning process.According to York1, the Dresden site was chosen over other properties because it's already a licensed waste site."York1 didn't pick an e
  
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• Sting sign Wallaceburg native after strong start

  06-10-2026 20:40 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  A rookie Sarnia Sting defenceman is being rewarded for his strong play so far this Ontario Hockey League season.The club has signed Wallaceburg native Dracen Campbell to a standard player agreement.The 19-year-old has five assists in six games this year.He played AAA in Lambton and with the Mooretown Flags of the PJHL.Campbell spent the last year with the Prince George Spruce Kings of the BCHL, where he recorded 17 points in 52 games.“Signing here means so much to me," said Campbell. "Grow
  
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• Home sales drop in September as buyers see more options

  06-10-2026 18:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Value-conscious house hunters are being more selective as home sales dropped in September and trends shifted further into a buyer's market.A monthly report from the Sarnia Lambton Association of Realtors said 128 properties sold in September, down 11.7 per cent compared to the same time last year. As a result, the dollar volume declined 16.2 per cent to $61.5 million.There were 338 new listings in September, which is down 4.5 per cent compared to last year. Active listings increased 10.4 per cen
  
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• Bright’s Grove Library Project propels September construction stats

  06-10-2026 17:35 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  A large addition at Bright's Grove Community Library gave September building stats a big boost.Sarnia City Hall issued a total of 39 permits last month, with a total dollar value of over $10.7 million.Almost half of that was a $5.35 million permit for work at the library at 2618 Hamilton Road.The site was closed over the summer to allow for the work to begin, which includes accessibility upgrades, a private meeting space and a larger collection.The monthly statistics also include a $220,000 perm
  
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• Lake Huron intake pipeline nearing completion

  06-10-2026 12:29 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Construction is nearly complete on the multi-community intake pipeline replacement project in Brights Grove.The project has been years in the making and is expected to be completed by mid-November if all goes well."It's a huge project. They've been talking about it for a decade or more. We were fortunate to get some funding. It's a $16 million job thereabouts, and then we've got about $12 million in funding," said Town of Petrolia Director of Operations, Mike Thompson.The project is expecte
  
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• Scoreboard, Oct 6

  06-10-2026 11:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  MLB Division SeriesChicago White Sox 4 Cleveland 3(Chicago leads 2-0)NY Yankees 2 Tampa Bay 5(Tampa Bay leads 2-0)---NHLPhiladelphia 1 Tampa Bay 4Winnipeg 3 Pittsburgh 2Ottawa 4 Boston 1San Jose 0 Dallas 5---NFLAtlanta 45 New Orleans 24---Tuesday's GamesMLB Division SeriesLA Dodgers at Atlanta, 6 p.m.(Series tied 1-1)Milwaukee at San Diego, 9:30 p.m.(Milwaukee leads 2-0)---PJHLDresden at Essex, 7 p.m.---NHLCarolina at Montreal, 7 p.m.Nashville at Toronto, 7 p.m.Utah at N
  
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• Portions of southwestern Ontario in first frosty snap of the year

  06-10-2026 00:45 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The first taste of autumn chill is set to appear Monday night in areas of southwestern Ontario.Environment Canada has issued a frost advisory for Sarnia-Lambton, Bruce, Wellington, Huron, Grey, Elgin, and Perth Counties for Monday night."Temperatures are expected to fall to near or below the freezing mark [Monday] night into early Tuesday morning," read the advisory. "Damage to plants, trees, and crops is possible."Environment Canada added that people living in frost-prone areas should cover out
  
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• Suspect captured on video despite allegedly stealing surveillance camera

  05-10-2026 21:30 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Lambton OPP are searching for a suspect, accused of stealing a surveillance camera from a boat docked in Point Edward.Police said it happened at a property on Marina Road on September 24 at around 1:50 a.m.The suspect, who was caught on camera, is a male, about 30-years-old with a slim build, shaggy hair, a moustache, and a short beard.Police said he was wearing a hoodie under a plaid shirt.The investigation is ongoing.Anyone with information about this incident or who may have witnessed suspici
  
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• Lake Huron boat emergency prompts safety warning after disabled vessel escorted to Sarnia

  05-10-2026 17:45 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  A marine rescue ended safely early Saturday morning, after volunteer search and rescue crews and the Canadian Coast Guard located a disabled 29-foot vessel navigating Lake Huron without working equipment or sufficient fuel.The emergency began at 3:13 a.m. when PointSAR (Search and Rescue) Unit 512 was paged following a marine distress call.A vessel carrying two passengers, travelling from Port Lambton to Grand Bend, wasn't able to move."JRCC (Joint Rescue Coordination Centre) was unable to commu
  
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• Fire Prevention Week focuses on lithium-ion charging safety

  05-10-2026 17:40 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Sarnia Fire Rescue will be sharing safety advice with community members this week in hopes of spreading awareness and reducing the risk of dangerous situations.National Fire Prevention Week is observed from October 4 to October 10.Public Education Officer Mike Otis said the campaign always falls on the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. According to the National Fire Prevention Association's website, over 250 people were killed and thousands of structures burned down during the trage
  
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• Book event shines light on 'Canada’s troubled hockey culture'

  05-10-2026 17:35 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Community organizations are commending a book that takes a deep dive into hockey culture and hope it will spur meaningful conversations surrounding mental health, harmful behaviours, and consent.The Book Keeper has organized an event with award-winning journalist Rick Westhead to discuss his book We Breed Lions: Confronting Canada’s Troubled Hockey Culture.The event - held in partnership with the Sarnia Community Foundation, The Centre Sarnia-Lambton, The Male Alley Coalition, St. Clair Ch
  
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• Miller found guilty of more sex-related crimes

  05-10-2026 12:32 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  A former Sarnia high school basketball coach and newspaper reporter was found guilty of more sex-related charges in the Superior Court of Justice on Friday, October 2.Jim Miller, who maintained his innocence, was found guilty of one count each of sexual assault and sexual interference and two counts of invitation to sexual touching.The matter has been adjourned to December 14, 2026 at 10 a.m. for sentencing submissions, and the now 61-year-old remains out on bail.Th
  
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• Sarnia police reach new deal featuring wage increases, improved benefits

  05-10-2026 12:31 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  A long bargaining process has officially come to a close in Sarnia.Members of the Sarnia Police Association (SPA) and Sarnia Police Service Board (PSB) have ratified a new three-year collective agreement covering 2025 through 2027.Joint approval of the deal was announced following a vote on October 1.Board Chair Kelly Ash welcomed the successful ratification of the collective agreement, officially concluding negotiations."Through respectful dialogue, good-faith negotiations, and a comm
  
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• Sting shut out Oshawa 3-0 to close out weekend series

  05-10-2026 12:12 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The Sarnia Sting rebounded from Saturday night's loss in Barrie to blank Oshawa 3-0.Goalie Ivan Tkach-Tkachenko made 35 saves for his first OHL shutout.Easton Walos scored twice for the Sting in the win, his fourth and fifth goals of the season, and added an assist.Matthew Manza also scored his first of the year, sealing the win with a third-period empty netter.Despite being outshot 35-25, Sarnia made the most of their special teams, converting on their lone power play while shutting d
  
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• Scoreboard, Oct 5

  05-10-2026 11:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  MLB Division SeriesSan Diego 3 Milwaukee 4(Milwaukee leads 2-0)Atlanta 3 LA Dodgers 2(Series tied 1-1)---OHLFlint 7 London 2Brantford 0 Owen Sound 3Erie 8 Kingston 6Kitchener 0 Guelph 6Sarnia 3 Oshawa 0---GOHLSt. Thomas 5 Elmira 0Hamilton 3 LaSalle 4 (OT)Stoney Creek 4 Pelham 3St. Marys 7 Komoka 1Woodstock 3 Chatham 5---PJHLMt. Brydges 6 North Middlesex 5Wingham 2 Fergus 4Amherstburg 2 Blenheim 5---NHLWinnipeg 3 Detroit 2Utah 2 NY Rangers 4Florida 2 Anaheim 3 (OT)Calgary
  
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• Sting lose 5-3 in Barrie

  04-10-2026 13:02 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Barrie built a 4-0 lead and held on behind 53 saves to snap a five-game slide.Pittsburgh Penguins prospect Matvei Nikonovich made 53 saves for his first OHL win as Barrie was outshot 56-28[tweet id="2106576981575762117"]Plenty of time was spent in the box by both teams, with a dozen penalties throughout the game[tweet id="2106576829460980139"]Jack Van Volsen, Brenner Lammens and Myles Dunn provided the Sarnia goals.[tweet id="2106557101560496274"]
  
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• Scoreboard, Oct 4

  04-10-2026 12:23 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  MLB Division SeriesChicago White Sox 3, Cleveland 0Atlanta 3, Los Angeles Dodgers 5New York Yankees 0, Tampa Bay 1San Diego 2, Milwaukee 3---OHLWindsor 4, Owen Sound 1Sarnia 3, Barrie 5---GOHLListowel 2, Woodstock 4---PJHLClinton 3, Wingham 2Petrolia 6, Aylmer 3Fergus 4, Mitchell 5Walkerton 6, Kincardine 1Amherstburg 1, Mooretown 5Dresden 4, Walpole 1---NHLOttawa 3, Toronto 2Montreal 5, Pittsburgh 6 (OT)Seattle 1, Edmonton 3Carolina 3, Philadelphia 2 (OT)Utah 4, Columbus 1Washington 1, Tampa Bay
  
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• NEXUS interview windows to revert to two years

  04-10-2026 12:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  If you're hoping to apply for the trusted-traveller program, you will have less time to schedule your interview.The NEXUS program, which provides low-risk passenger vehicle travellers with expedited border crossing and reduces wait times, will return to a pre-pandemic timeframe for applicants to schedule their interviews with border agents.Effective April 1, 2027, applicants will have just two years to schedule interviews. The window is currently five years, which was needed to address a backlog
  
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• First-ever Sarnia Card Show brings collector community together

  03-10-2026 14:30 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  A first-of-its-kind card trading show is coming to Sarnia this weekend.The inaugural event offers a community-focused way to bring hobbyists, families and local collectors together."It will allow people in Sarnia and Lambton County to buy, trade or sell collectible cards like Pokémon and sports cards that I know a lot of people collect here in town," said Organizer Graham Pedregosa. "We have about 28 vendors, and they all range from card shops to local collectors who have done it before a
  
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• Soo beat the Sting 4-3

  03-10-2026 13:19 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The Soo spoiled opening night in Sarnia with a goal 26 seconds from the end of overtime.Soo Greyhounds vs. Sarnia Sting. Photo from Metcalfe Photography.Brenner Lammens, Chase Gaughan and Alessandro Di Iorio provided the three Sarnia goals.Soo Greyhounds vs. Sarnia Sting. Photo from Metcalfe Photography.[tweet id="2106213520937537722"]Ivan Tkach-Tkachenko made 30 saves in the crease for the Sting.
  
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• Scoreboard, Oct. 3

  03-10-2026 11:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  OHLKitchener 4 Saginaw 3 (OT)London 4 North Bay 1 Sault Ste. Marie 4 Sarnia 3 (OT)Guelph 4 Windsor 2 ---GOHLListowel 9 London 2St. Marys 7 Strathroy 3St. Thomas 5 Elmira 1 LaSalle 4 Woodstock 2---PJHLEssex 1 Lakeshore 0 (OT)Wingham 4 Walkerton 3 (OT)Mooretown 5 Dresden 4Exeter 8 Port Stanley 2 Hanover 8 Kincardine 0Mitchell 4 Clinton 3---NHLNY Rangers 2 Detroit 0Washington 5 Carolina 2Boston 4 Winnipeg 3 (OT)St. Louis 4 Dallas 0Anaheim 4 Vegas 3----WNBA PlayoffsGolden State 77 Dallas 73(Gol
  
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• Lambton volunteer wins 4-H award

  02-10-2026 22:08 via theobserver.ca
  
  4-H Ontario is awarding a Brigden-area woman for her volunteerism.Tami Langstaff said she’s been volunteering with the Lambton 4-H Association since 2022.After spending some time with the non-profit youth development organization as a teenager, Langstaff said her recent work with the group includes acting as its treasurer, secretary, membership co-ordinater, and leading a number of clubs.Those include one for six- to eight-year-olds called cloverbuds, and others for skills such as crochet
  
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• Life and music of late Sarnia musician Jim Chevalier to be honoured

  02-10-2026 21:53 via theobserver.ca
  
  An upcoming musical celebration in memory of Sarnia’s Jim Chevalier sold out quickly.All 130 tickets available for the Oct. 17 Sarnia show celebrating the singer-songwriter’s life and music were gone within “a few hours,” said Mark Potvin, a guitarist with Almost Floating, a band Chevalier’s fronted since it formed in the 1980s.Chevalier, who died in February, was born in 1951 and was the son of Sarnia musicians Margaret and John Chevalier. He was a bandmate of Kim
  
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• Sarnia Lambton Beyond the Headlines episode 28: Dave Dentinger

  02-10-2026 21:40 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  On this week's episode of Sarnia-Lambton Beyond the Headlines, host Josh Boyce talks with former CHOK and Blackburn Radio News Director Dave Dentinger. They chat about how he got into the business, who helped him along the way, and stories from his time covering different community events.
  
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