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• Watford Library renovations officially completed

  23-10-2026 17:38 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Recent renovations and upgrades completed at the historic Watford Library are being celebrated.Members of the County of Lambton and Township of Warwick gathered on Thursday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony."It's our last operating public library in a Carnegie library, so it's really special to be surrounded by the historic atmosphere of one of our oldest buildings," said Lambton County Manager for Library Services Darlene Coke.The branch officially reopened to the public on October 19, after it tem
  
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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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• Scoreboard, Oct 26

  26-10-2026 11:20 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  OHLErie 5 Brampton 2Barrie 4 Owen Sound 5 (OT) Kitchener 5 Guelph 6 (OT ) Kingston 6 Ottawa 1Sault Ste. Marie 0 Flint 1 Sudbury 3 Oshawa 2 (SO)---GOHLStoney Creek 1 Listowel 4Chatham 3 Ayr 6Stratford 4 Elmira 3---PJHLMitchell 1 Fergus 3Lakeshore 3 Blenheim 1Amherstburg 4 Mooretown 6Exeter 4 Petrolia 3Lucan 2 Aylmer 5---NHLFlorida 3 Chicago 2NY Islanders 3 Dallas 6Montreal 2 Winnipeg 1Colorado 2 Nashville 6Minnesota 4Vancouver 2---NBA Toronto 94 Minnesota 117 Detroit 106 Philadelphia 93 LA
  
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• UPDATE: Shelter In Place for parts of Aamjiwnaang First Nation Shelter In Place lifted

  25-10-2026 19:00 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  The shelter in place for all community members in zones 8 and 10 on Aamjiwnaang First Nation has been lifted.It was issued because of poor air quality readings.Residents are now able to resume going outside, using their homes' HVAC and furnace systems, and opening all windows and doors.An alert from the notification system did not specify what pollutant was detected.
  
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• UPDATE: Aamjiwnaang First Nation Shelter In Place lifted

  25-10-2026 19:00 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  The shelter in place for all community members in zones 8 and 10 on Aamjiwnaang First Nation has been lifted.It was issued because of poor air quality readings.Residents are now able to resume going outside, using their homes' HVAC and furnace systems, and opening all windows and doors.An alert from the notification system did not specify what pollutant was detected.
  
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• St. Clair Township house fire causes $500K in damage

  25-10-2026 18:47 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Roughly $500,000 in damage has been caused to a home in St. Clair Township after an overnight fire.The St. Clair Township Fire Department (SCTFD) was called to the home on Brigden Road at around 8:20 p.m. on Saturday.A statement from the fire department said that upon arrival, the home was fully engulfed in flames.“The fire started on the porch and quickly spread to the upper floor,” said Fire Chief Richard Boyes.In an effort to suppress the flames, the fire department used its Tanker Shuttl
  
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• Parts of Aamjiwnaang First Nation asked to Shelter In Place

  25-10-2026 17:07 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  All community members in zones 8 and 10 on Aamjiwnaang First Nation have been asked to shelter in place because of poor air quality readings.Residents are asked to avoid being outside, turn off their homes' HVAC and furnace systems, turn air purifiers to their highest setting and close all windows and doors.An alert from the notification system did not specify what pollutant was detected.
  
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• Sarnia-Lambton organizations benefit from SCF grants

  25-10-2026 11:30 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  The Sarnia Community Foundation (SCF) has awarded impact grants to 19 organizations across Lambton County.Including their spring intake, the organization has helped fund 25 organizations in 2026.A special ceremony to recognize the recipients was recently held at the Sarnia-Lambton YMCA Jerry McCaw Family Centre.In a news release, SCF Executive Director Mike Barron said they continue to grow and reach new milestones in giving with support from generous donors."We are projecting to grant back into
  
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• Scoreboard, Oct 25

  25-10-2026 11:25 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  MLB World Series (Game 2)Tampa Bay 4 Milwaukee 5 (Milwaukee leads series 2–0)---NHLAnaheim 5 Philadelphia 4L.A. Kings 1 New Jersey 3San Jose 4 Boston 6New York Rangers 4 Ottawa 7Nashville 2 Pittsburgh 3 (OT)Buffalo 3 Washington 4 (OT)Vegas 1 Columbus 2Carolina 4 St. Louis 0Toronto 7 Edmonton 2Tampa Bay 4 Utah 5Detroit 1 Calgary 4Minnesota 5 Seattle 1---OHLNiagara 2 Erie 5Brampton 4 Brantford 2London 1 Owen Sound 5Saginaw 2 Flint 6Sault Ste. Marie 3 Windsor 4North Bay 7 Barrie 4---PJHLClinton 1
  
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• Chamber of Commerce honours 2026 OBAA winners

  24-10-2026 13:36 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Local businesses and entrepreneurs were recognized by the Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce at the 36th Annual Outstanding Business Achievement Awards, presented by Libro Credit Union on Friday.The event was attended by more than 200 guests at the Four Points by Sheraton in Point Edward. More than 129 nominations were received across 12 award categories, including Entrepreneur of the Year, which was awarded to Helen Cole and The Jean Collective.Imperial Theatre Sarnia won the innovation award,
  
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• Sarnia Sting lose 6-4 against London Knights

  24-10-2026 12:19 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  The Sarnia Sting lost 6-4 to the London Knights on Friday at Canada Life Place in London.The defeat forced a split in their rivalry week series, following Sarnia's 6-4 win on Wednesday.[tweet id="2113791880928387385"]Brian Cooke stopped 25 of 29 as London outshot Sarnia 33-29.[tweet id="2113807786689871966"]Kaden Aucoin, Jack Van Volsen, Simon Katolicky and Tyler Challenger scored for Sarnia, two of them on the power play. Sarnia's Jack Van Volsen achieved a significant milestone during the game
  
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• Scoreboard, October 24

  24-10-2026 11:40 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  MLB World Series (Game 1)Milwaukee 3 Tampa Bay 2(Milwaukee leads 1-0)NHLMontreal 4 Chicago 1Colorado 6 Tampa Bay 3OHLBrantford 8 Brampton 2Kitchener 6 Guelph 3 London 6 Sarnia 4 Niagara 4 Erie 3 Kingston 4 Ottawa 2 Oshawa 5 Peterborough 0 Flint 4 Saginaw 3North Bay 5 Sudbury 3GOHLSt. Catherines 2 Chatham 1 Listowel 4 Sarnia 2 St. Marys 3 St. Thomas 2Strathroy 3 Stratford 2Woodstock 4 Komoka 2PJHLLakeshore 3 Amherstburg 2 Kincardine 4 Walkerton 3Thamesford 7 Petrolia 3Essex 4 Dresden 1Hanover 5 M
  
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• Former Chatham man pleads guilty to 1997 sexual assaults in Southwestern Ontario

  23-10-2026 22:00 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  A man accused of sexually assaulting three teens and one young woman in Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton in 1997 has pleaded guilty to committing the crimes.Jason Davidson, 53, formerly of Chatham, admitted in Chatham court on Friday afternoon that he sexually assaulted the four women between March and August of 1997.Davidson was arrested in Campbell River, British Columbia on October 26, 2025 on 15 charges of kidnapping, forcible confinement, uttering threats, sexual assault, aggravated se
  
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• Port Huron urges businesses to open Sunday as historic Trump visit approaches

  23-10-2026 17:40 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Acknowledging the sharp political divide surrounding a visit from President Donald Trump, City of Port Huron leaders are framing this weekend's appearance as a high-traffic business event.The city said in a Facebook post, the president is coming to McMorran Place Arena, located just south of the Blue Water Bridge, for a midterm election rally on Sunday, October 25."A historic week ahead! Our team is hard at work preparing to welcome the President of the United States for the first presidential v
  
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• Plympton-Wyoming holds hauntingly fun Halloween event

  23-10-2026 17:35 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  The Plympton-Wyoming Special Events Committee is hoping families will have a "spooktacular" time at this weekend's Halloween party.Town of Plympton-Wyoming CAO Adam Sobanski said the event has continued to grow in popularity."We've seen well over 100 people each year, and that has been growing. We're probably expecting close to 200 this year, if not more," he told Sarnia News Today.The Halloween Spooktacular Event will be held at the Camlachie Community Centre on Saturday, October 24, from 11 a.
  
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• Local businesses, individuals to be recognized during OBAAs Gala

  23-10-2026 17:30 via MyNewsToday.ca
  
  Non-Profit of the Year was a strong category in the 36th annual Outstanding Business Achievement Awards (OBAAs), organized by the Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce.Event Coordinator Nicole Crosby said of the 11 non-profits nominated this year, six finalists were submitted for the October 23 awards gala.Nominees for Non-Profit of the Year include: Sarnia Legion Branch 62, Women's Interval Home of Sarnia Lambton, Huron House Boys' Home, Harmony for Youth, Habitat for Humanity Sarnia/Lambton, Lite
  
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