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• Suspend mayor, councillor's pay for separate conduct code breaches: commissioner

  20-10-2024 20:24 via theobserver.ca
  
  Sarnia’s mayor and a city councillor each should be docked two days’ pay for separate violations of council’s conduct code, the city’s integrity commissioner says.
  
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• Toronto's Weston Silver Band to launch Sarnia Concert Association season

  18-09-2026 20:12 via theobserver.ca
  
  Toronto’s Weston Silver Band is a crowd-pleaser in Sarnia.The British-style brass band is to launch the Sarnia Concert Association ‘s annual concert series with a performance Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m., at the Imperial Theatre.It’s the third time the SCA has brought the band to town, the association’s Jim Elliott said.“The band is always very popular with our audience,” he said. “They present a quite diverse program and a rousing show.”The 33-member bras
  
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• Sarnia hospice giving 19th-century home $280K facelift

  18-09-2026 20:10 via theobserver.ca
  
  St. Joseph’s Hospice Sarnia-Lambton is doing $280,000 in exterior work on a 127-year-old home housing its offices and programs.The Queen Anne-style home, known as the “Queen of Christina Street North,” was built in 1888 for lawyer Charles Garvey and donated in 2006 to the hospice by the Gordon family and its foundation. It’s attached to a modern addition holding a 10-bed residence.Steven Cheshire, owner of Cheshire Roofing, said the work is expected to be completed in Ma
  
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• Aamjiwnaang, Community Futures offer free entrepreneurship sessions

  18-09-2026 19:39 via theobserver.ca
  
  Community Futures Lambton and Aamjiwnaang First Nation are teaming up to offer free entrepreneurship workshops.The eight-week Build Grow Expand workshop series covers business models, value creation, digital marketing, financial literacy, cash flow planning and business plan development, a release said.The Tuesday sessions, running Sept. 29 to Nov 17 at Aamjiwnaang’s Maawn Doosh Gumig community centre, are aimed at the First Nation’s business community, but are open to all, it said.
  
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• Local Terry Fox Run looks to build on record-breaking year

  18-09-2026 17:50 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Local runners will lace up this weekend in support of cancer research.The annual Terry Fox Run/Walk is scheduled for Sunday, September 20 at Canatara Park.Run Organizer Laurie Rome said last year's event collected just over $72,000 towards cancer research, a record for the local event."It's a very family-friendly event so bring the kids and there's lots for them to do," said Rome. "It's about getting together, sharing stories and making money for research. The weather is kind of questionable, bu
  
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• Walpole Island heads to the polls

  18-09-2026 17:45 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Over 40 candidates are competing for a spot on the Walpole Island First Nation band council in the upcoming election on Saturday, September 19.The race includes seven individuals running for the position of chief, with incumbent Leela Thomas among them.Meanwhile, 36 community members are vying for the 12 available council seats.Voting will take place from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Governance Building at 117 Tahgahoning Road. Ballots will be counted as soon as the poll closes, with official re
  
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• Fourth annual Corunna Street Festival happening this weekend

  18-09-2026 17:40 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The fourth annual Corunna Street Festival kicks off this weekend.Chairperson Tracy Kingston said the event was originally planned to commemorate Corunna almost becoming the capital of Canada."It started back in 2023 when the Heritage Committee of St. Clair Township wanted to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Corunna being a possible capital city of Canada. So we played that up and wanted to do events throughout the year. So that was one of them, and then we continued it since then," she said.Th
  
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• Sarnia man charged in $300,000 drug seizure

  18-09-2026 17:06 via theobserver.ca
  
  A 42-year-old man is charged after police seized drugs with an estimated street value of $300,000 in a series of raids in Sarnia Wednesday.The seizure included four kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, about one kilogram of cocaine, prescription hydromorphone pills, 120 oxycodone tablets and about $151,000 in cash, police said.The Sarnia man is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000. OPP warns against election sign tampering Lambt
  
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• Deadly Hwy. 402 crash trial: What the jury didn’t hear

  18-09-2026 16:22 via theobserver.ca
  
  A Sarnia jury took about an hour Monday to find a woman not guilty of dangerous driving causing death and bodily harm in a 2023 crash on Highway 402.But leading up to their unanimous decision, there were some things the jury didn’t hear in the weeklong trial. CRASH RECAP Traffic heading west was at a standstill in the slow lane of the two-lane provincial highway from the Blue Water Bridge to past Modeland Road on Oct. 2, 2023. Shortly before 2 p.m., a loaded tractor-trailer going 88 km/h
  
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• Former Chief Chris Plain challenges incumbent Janelle Nahmabin in Aamjiwnaang Election

  18-09-2026 12:56 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  A race has been declared for the chief's position at Aamjiwnaang First Nation.Incumbent Janelle Nahmabin is being challenged in the October election by former Chief Chris Plain, who resigned from the role in 2024 after being elected the deputy grand council chief of Anishinabek Nation.Nahmabin was named acting chair of Aamjiwnaang band council shortly afterward, and was acclaimed to the chief position for the 2024-2026 term that September.Meanwhile, 18 band members are seeking one of nine counci
  
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• New 'Build. Grow. Expand.' business program still accepting applications in Aamjiwnaang

  18-09-2026 12:54 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  There are still slots available for Indigenous entrepreneurs to participate in a new free eight-week workshop.The Aamjiwnaang Economic and Development and Education Departments are collaborating with Community Futures Lambton to launch Build. Grow. Expand. -- a practical business learning and support program.The series will bring both aspiring and established business owners together on Tuesday evenings at the Maawn Doosh Gumig Community Centre."Supporting Indigenous entrepreneurship means
  
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• PW Fall Fair celebrates 180 years

  18-09-2026 12:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The Plympton-Wyoming Agricultural Society and Lambton County's oldest fall fair are celebrating a milestone anniversary of 180 years.Gates for the three-day fair will open at the Wyoming Fair Grounds on Main Street on Friday, September 18, at 5 p.m., with opening ceremonies beginning at 7 p.m.Plympton-Wyoming Agricultural Society Past President Lauren Armstrong said 180th merchandise is available to mark the milestone. "There are t-shirts, hoodies, hats for sale," she said. "The vendor will actu
  
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• Scoreboard, Sept 18

  18-09-2026 11:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  MLBDetroit 1 Chicago White Sox 3Milwaukee 4 Pittsburgh 7LA Dodgers 8 Cincinnati 2Athletics 1 Tampa Bay 10San Diego 9 Colorado 2Kansas City 2 Houston 6Philadelphia 3 NY Mets 0Boston 4 Texas 3Minnesota 4 LA Angels 5---OHLKingston 6 Peterborough 3---GOHLKomoka 5 Sarnia 1---PJHLEssex 4 Walpole Island 0---NFLDetroit 31 Buffalo 41---WNBAConnecticut 59 Atlanta 103Los Angeles 77 Dallas 97Washington 110 Chicago 80Las Vegas 114 Seattle 77Phoenix 94 Portlan
  
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• Four men charged after OPP breaks $366K Windsor-based cannabis ring

  17-09-2026 23:53 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  A widespread investigation led by Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has resulted in three Windsor men and one Sarnia man facing multiple charges.Members of the OPP-led Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team (PJFCET) began a probe in July regarding an illicit online cannabis operation dubbed "420 Highway".Police learned that cannabis products were being supplied and distributed from multiple locations in Windsor, without the required authorization from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission o
  
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• Sarnia-Lambton program aims to connect youth and employers

  17-09-2026 22:18 via theobserver.ca
  
  The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership is inviting college students and young job seekers to a different kind of job fair.After hearing from students and young professionals about challenges they’ve had creating connections with potential employers, the economic development agency is inviting both groups to a bar.Oct. 7, the inaugural Local Industry Link event runs 3-5 p.m. at Sports by Refined Fool in Sarnia.The free event features complimentary snacks, non-alcoholic refreshments, and a
  
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• Sarnia-Lambton program aimed at connecting youth and employers

  17-09-2026 22:18 via theobserver.ca
  
  The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership is inviting college students and young job seekers to a different kind of job fair.After hearing from students and young professionals about challenges they’ve had creating connections with potential employers, the economic development agency is inviting both groups to a bar.Oct. 7, the inaugural Local Industry Link event is set for 3-5 p.m. at Sports by Refined Fool in Sarnia.The free event features complimentary snacks, non-alcoholic refreshments,
  
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• Police seize drugs, cash in multiple searches Wednesday

  17-09-2026 21:20 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Sarnia police have seized over $300,000 worth of drugs, and more than $150,000 in cash after executing multiple search warrants Wednesday.Police said the investigation involved members of the Drug and Intelligence Unit, Emergency Response Team (ERT) and K9 Unit.Officers confiscated about four kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, one kg of cocaine, various strengths of prescription hydromorphone pills, 120 oxycodone tablets, and drug trafficking-related paraphernalia, including scales and packag
  
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• Keep Me Safe youth sports program offered again this year in Sarnia area

  17-09-2026 20:57 via theobserver.ca
  
  A free education program to help adults keep children in sports safe from abuse and maltreatment is available again this year in the Sarnia area.Keep Me Safe was launched last year by Athletes Empowered in partnership with the Sarnia-Lambton Children’s Aid Society and offers in-person presentations to organizations about how to give adults tools and knowledge to keep children involved in athletics safe.About $24,000 in funding from Canadian Tire’s Jumpstart funded the pilot project
  
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• Sarnia Lambton Beyond the Headlines episode 26: Adam Shanks

  17-09-2026 20:10 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  On this week's episode of Sarnia-Lambton Beyond the Headlines, host Josh Boyce talks with Sarnia Arm Wrestling Club Founder Adam Shanks. They chat about how the club got started, the family atmosphere and a special event taking place September 26.
  
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• Sarnia-area tourism industry shows resilience in 2025

  17-09-2026 19:16 via theobserver.ca
  
  While 2025 was a challenging time for tourism, the Sarnia area showed resilience racking up modest growth in hotel stays.That was a message Thursday from Tourism Sarnia-Lambton, a Lambton County-funded tourism marketing organization, during its annual general meeting.“We’ve been in a challenging marketing year across Southwestern Ontario and we’ve seen a lot of regions that have had a decline in their hotel stays,” said executive director Adam Veen.“Throughout the
  
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• Tickets on sale for Bluewater Health Foundation dream-home lottery

  17-09-2026 18:46 via theobserver.ca
  
  It was unusual to see a dream home lottery winner earlier this year opt for the home instead of the cash prize alternative, says the head of the Bluewater Health Foundation.It was “exciting for us to see somebody actually move into the home,” said executive director Kathy Alexander. People “more frequently choose the cash prize.”Tickets went on sale this week for the 32nd year of the lottery that Alexander said has raised $11 million for hospital equipment and upgrades i
  
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• Dream home lottery raising money for hospital projects

  17-09-2026 18:46 via theobserver.ca
  
  It was unusual to see a dream home lottery winner earlier this year opt for the home instead of the cash prize alternative, says the head of the Bluewater Health Foundation.It was “exciting for us to see somebody actually move into the home,” said executive director Kathy Alexander. People “more frequently choose the cash prize.”Tickets went on sale this week for the 32nd year of the lottery that Alexander said has raised $11 million for hospital equipment and upgrades i
  
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• 32nd annual Dream Home Lottery kicks off with grand prize home in Camlachie

  17-09-2026 17:45 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The Bluewater Health Foundation has officially launched its 32nd annual Dream Home Lottery.Tickets went on sale Thursday morning."It's hard to believe that it's already here again," exclaimed Bluewater Health Foundation Executive Director Kathy Alexander. "I think it's such a special tradition for a lot of people in our community and beyond, and that's why it's been successful for 32 years, raising funds in support of Bluewater Health."The 2027 grand prize features a fully-furnished $1.19 millio
  
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• Sarnia BookFest launches in support of Bluewater Health Foundation

  17-09-2026 17:40 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  A new chapter is about to begin as the inaugural Sarnia BookFest launches this weekend.Event Organizer Jessica Genovy said she has toyed with the idea of hosting a book-themed festival for years."It was always just a matter of figuring out the best way to bring it together," Genovy told Sarnia News Today. "After many years of thought, I figured it would be a good idea to make it a charity event, and I approached Bluewater Health Foundation."There's no admission fee but a donation station will be
  
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• Free outdoor movie night brings 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' to Centennial Park this Friday

  17-09-2026 17:35 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Local families looking for Friday night plans are invited to pack up their lawn chairs and blankets for a free outdoor movie event at Centennial Park.Lambton Public Health's annual smoke-free and vape-free community evening is being held in partnership with the City of Sarnia.The festivities kick off at 5 p.m. with family-friendly activities before the featured presentation, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, lights up the big screen at dusk.The pre-show activity zone, features bouncy castles, tempor
  
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• Sarnia-area firefighters and equipment help fight Chatham Ethanol plant fire

  17-09-2026 17:01 via theobserver.ca
  
  Emergency crews and equipment from Lambton County lent a hand Wednesday after a lightning strike ignited a fire at a Chatham Ethanol plant.The assistance provided to Chatham-Kent Fire and Rescue crews battling the fire included about 15 St. Clair Township firefighters, its fire chief and its deputy chiefs, as well as the department’s drone.Also assisting were emergency response crews from Borouge International (NOVA Chemicals) and Shell sites in the Sarnia area, as well as specialized res
  
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• UPDATE: OPP says 9-1-1 outages across Ontario largely resolved

  17-09-2026 12:07 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say emergency 9-1-1 telephone services across the province have largely stabilized following periodic outages early Thursday morning.At around 4 a.m. on September 17, OPP started receiving reports of intermittent 9-1-1 outages.At which time, the police service notified the public to call the OPP non-emergency line if 9-1-1 was unavailable.Officers continued to respond to calls for service during the temporary outage.Shortly before 11 a.m. OPP in an
  
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• OPP reports intermittent 9-1-1 outages across Ontario

  17-09-2026 12:07 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reporting intermittent 9-1-1 outages across the province.The issue is being investigated and the OPP is working with service providers to expedite restoration of the emergency telephone system.The public is being urged to call the OPP non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122, which remains fully operational, if they require emergency services and 9-1-1 is unavailable.Police emphasize that members of the public should not call 9-1-1 to test the line or request upda
  
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• Scoreboard, Sept 17

  17-09-2026 11:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  MLBDetroit 1 Toronto 5Chicago White Sox 3 Cleveland 6San Francisco 6 St. Louis 5NY Yankees 4 Minnesota 5Milwaukee 5 Pittsburgh 4LA Dodgers 2 Cincinnati 6Athletics 3 Tampa Bay 4Philadelphia 3 Washington 0Baltimore 7 NY Mets 1Atlanta 4 Chicago Cubs 8Boston 3 Texas 7Kansas City 5 Houston 2San Diego 9 Colorado 3Seattle 7 LA Angels 2 Miami 4 Arizona 3---GOHLSt. Marys 4 LaSalle 2---PJHLDresden 6 Wheatley 3---Thursday's GamesMLBMilwaukee at Pittsburgh,
  
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• Shellfish to the core: Sarnia shucker returns to PEI oyster contest

  16-09-2026 23:15 via theobserver.ca
  
  Oyster shucker Anthony Wing took cleanest plate in international competition last year in Prince Edward Island, but wasn’t fast enough to win it all.The Sarnia man, nicknamed the Oystertaker years ago by a Toronto restaurant server, returns to the same Charlottetown Raspberry Point International Oyster Shucking Championship Saturday, hoping for more hardware.“With any individual sport, you’re always looking for slight adjustments to your technique,” said the university-e
  
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