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• WM Twin Creeks Landfill changes complaint process

  13-10-2026 12:34 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Warwick Township's mayor says a recent change to the landfill complaint process may be a step in the right direction, depending on how grievances are dealt with.As announced on October 6, residents who experience odour, dust, noise or other issues related to Waste Management's Twin Creeks Landfill can report their concerns through a dedicated phoneline available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.The line (1-800-465-4551) will be monitored by Answer Plus, and information
  
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• OPP launch road safety campaign aimed at commercial vehicles

  13-10-2026 18:20 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Drivers may notice more police on Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) patrolled roads this October.The OPP West Region has launched a three-week safety campaign called Project Safe Haul."Commercial vehicle safety is a shared responsibility. Through Project Safe Haul, OPP officers will be working proactively with industry partners to identify safety concerns, ensure compliance, and remove unsafe vehicles from Ontario roads," said OPP Staff Sergeant Lynn McNichol with West Region Traffic and Marine. "
  
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• Gladu supports data centre development in Lambton County

  13-10-2026 17:40 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Sarnia–Lambton–Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu says she's "actively pursuing" the possibility of data centre development in Lambton County.During a recent funding announcement, Gladu mentioned there are seven or eight proponents looking at Lambton County as a possible site."We have everything they need. These are all closed-loop cooling circuits but we do have the water to initially feed those. We have a lot of electricity. We're connected to the grid, a lot of natural gas in the area. T
  
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• Petrolia voters invited to hear from council candidates

  13-10-2026 17:35 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Residents in Petrolia will have an opportunity to hear directly from municipal candidates during an upcoming all-candidates event this week.Organized independently by a grassroots group of local residents, the Petrolia All-Candidates Night will be held on Wednesday, October 15 at Victoria Hall from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.With mayoral candidate Joel Field acclaimed to the top seat, the event will focus entirely on the race for council.Community members will have a platform to ask questions and hear posi
  
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• Bad weather fails to dampen spirits at Brigden Fall Fair

  13-10-2026 12:10 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Despite the wet weather over the long weekend, over 40,000 people walked through the gates at the Brigden Fall Fair.Spokesperson Dennis Robinson said a total of 45,376 attendees passed "Thru the Fair Gate", keeping with the annual fair's theme."Sunday was the miserable day, but attendance was still very good," said Robinson. "That's what you do, you make the most of it. You make lemonade when you've got lemons."Robinson noted that the new parking and entrance arrangements at the Brigde
  
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• Pathways welcomes new CEO

  13-10-2026 12:05 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Pathways Health Centre for Children has officially announced Paula Gilmore as the new chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding Alison Morrison, who announced her retirement earlier this year. The child health care center announced Gilmore's appointment on October 8. She will officially step into the role on November 9.“We are thrilled to welcome Paula Gilmore as the next CEO of Pathways Health Centre for Children. Paula is a proven leader within the healthcare sec
  
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• Scoreboard, Oct 13

  13-10-2026 11:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  MLB PlayoffsLeague Championship SeriesLA Dodgers 4 Milwaukee 7(Milwaukee leads 2-0)Cleveland 7 Tampa Bay 3(Cleveland leads 1-0) ---NHLOttawa 4 New Jersey 1Florida 3 Buffalo 5 Vegas 2 Minnesota 4---OHLPeterborough 1 North Bay 3Saginaw 3 Windsor 2 (SO)---GOHLStratford 4 London 3---NFLBuffalo 37 LA Rams 34 (OT)---CFLSaskatchewan 24 Montreal 44---Tuesday's GamesMLB PlayoffsLeague Championship SeriesCleveland at Tampa Bay, 8 p.m.(Cleveland leads 1-0) ---OH
  
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• As measles spreads abroad, Lambton Public Health urges up-to-date vaccinations

  12-10-2026 12:30 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  While a measles outbreak continues to spread in the United States, local health officials say there has been no uptick in cases here.Recently, New York declared a statewide emergency over a measles outbreak. So far this year, New York has reported 108 cases of the virus.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, as of October 1, there were 3,887 confirmed measles cases in the United States, and over 350 have required hospitalization.Lambton Public Health (LPH) Supervisor of Health
  
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• MNP survey suggests many Ontarians are worried about their finances

  12-10-2026 12:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  While Ontarians have much to be grateful for this Thanksgiving, a new poll by Ipsos suggests working residents have a lot on their minds.According to the MNP Consumer Debt Index, we are worried about the rise of artificial intelligence and the impact it could have on our employment, economic uncertainty, and the labour market.Three in five working Ontarians say they're worried about job mobility, while 21 per cent feel less secure in their job than they did a year ago.More than four in ten worry
  
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• Scoreboard, Oct 12

  12-10-2026 11:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  MLB PlayoffsLeague Championship SeriesLA Dodgers 1 Milwaukee 2(Milwaukee leads 1-0)--NHLSeattle 5 Washington 3Vancouver 2 New York Rangers 6Carolina 4 Philadelphia 1--OHLOttawa 4 Brantford 3 (SO)Barrie 2 Erie 3---GOHLListowel 2 Pelham 3Cambridge 3 Komoka 1Stratford 3 Elmira 2LaSalle 0 Chatham 7---PJHLMount Forest 2 Fergus 6Huntsville 1 Midland 5---NFLDetroit 45 Arizona 21Philadelphia 17 Jacksonville 19 (London, England)NY Giants 27 Washington 27 (OT)Cleveland 12 NY Jets
  
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• Walos' two goals not enough for Sting as they fall to Flint

  11-10-2026 14:43 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The Sarnia Sting came up just short in their comeback attempt against the Flint Firebirds.The two teams played south of the border on Saturday, with Flint winning 6-4.The Sting fell behind 2-0 early in the first period, but quickly tied the game thanks to two goals by Easton Walos. Cole Emerton and Logan Hawery assisted on Walos' sixth goal of the season, while Parker Holmes and Dracen Campbell assisted on Walos' seventh goal.Flint regained the lead late in the first period and added two more in
  
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• Scoreboard, October 11

  11-10-2026 13:55 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  MLB playoffsChicago White Sox 0 Cleveland 2(Cleveland wins series, 3-2)--NHLPhiladelphia 1 Boston 5Vancouver 1 New Jersey 4Edmonton 3 San Jose 1Minnesota 4 Florida 1Utah 4 Buffalo 1Detroit 0 Montreal 1 (SO)Nashville 2 Ottawa 3 (SO)Dallas 1 Pittsburgh 2 (SO)Carolina 5 Chicago 2Columbus 3 St. Louis 5Toronto 6 Colorado 3Tampa 5 New York Islanders 3Anaheim 4 Calgary 2Los Angeles 1 Las Vegas 2 (OT)--OHLKingston 4 Brantford 2Ottawa 3 Erie 0Barrie 2 Niagara 4Guelph 10 Owen Sound 5Sarnia 4 Flint 6Oshawa
  
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• Fourth annual Honouring the St. Clair River evening to focus on fish, wildlife

  11-10-2026 12:30 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Community members will have a chance later this month to learn about fish and wildlife research throughout the St. Clair River.The Canadian Remedial Action Plan Implementation Committee will host its fourth annual Honouring the St. Clair River event on October 21, at Bogey's Inn & Venue in Sombra.St. Clair River Remedial Action Plan Coordinator Kelly Johnson, with the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority, said speakers from Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Ontario Ministry of Na
  
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• Thanksgiving closures in Sarnia-Lambton

  11-10-2026 12:28 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Here’s what’s open and closed on Thanksgiving Day, Monday October 12, 2026---Post Office: Closed & no mail deliverySarnia Transit: No serviceBanks & Trust Companies: ClosedLCBO stores: ClosedBeer stores: ClosedStores: Most closed including Lambton Mall.Wine Rack: OpenGovernment offices: (Muni. Prov. Fed.): ClosedStrangway Community Centre: ClosedGarbage collection: Normal (Sarnia)Sarnia compost site: Closed.Schools: ClosedBlackburn Media Sarnia offices: Closed
  
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• Sting shutout Generals 4-0

  10-10-2026 13:48 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The Sarnia Sting shutout the Oshawa Generals 4-0 on Friday at Progressive Auto Sales Arena.Simon Katolicky put Sarnia on the board in the first period with assists from Chase Gaughan and Cameron Aucoin.Alessandro Di Iorio scored one in net during a power play in the second, later followed by a goal by Matthew Manza.Logan Hawery scored the last goal of the night during a power play in the third period, with assists from Easton Walos and Di Iorio.Di Iorio and Walos were highlighted as stars of the
  
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• Lambton County extends capital grant freeze amid rising economic pressures

  10-10-2026 12:10 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Lambton County Council is practicing strong fiscal restraint.Councillors approved a recommendation during Wednesday's Committee of the Whole meeting, to extend the moratorium on any new capital grants for the 2027 budget.A report from the Finance, Facilities and Acquisitions Division indicated the county continues to face financial challenges in key service areas, including affordable housing, homelessness, long-term care and court services, and potential funding support for the County of Lambto
  
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• Three southwestern Ontario schools to receive additional funding for in-demand training

  10-10-2026 12:00 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The provincial government has allowed for new funding for training in in-demand careers at three southwestern Ontario postsecondary institutions.The Ontario Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security (MCURES) has committed $44-million to fund 2,077 additional spots at the University of Windsor, St. Clair College, and Lambton College.The spots will be in programs for high-demand careers, including STEM, health, education, and trades."Our province’s greatest strengt
  
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• Scoreboard, October 10

  10-10-2026 10:28 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  NHLSeattle 6, Detroit 3Washington 3, New York Rangers 1Columbus 3, Pittsburgh 2 shootoutAnaheim 5 Winnipeg 1OHLSarnia 4, Oshawa 0Guelph 3, Owen Sound 2 Erie 4, London 3 shootoutKingston 4, Brampton 2Sudbury 7 Peterborough 3Sault Ste. Marie 3, Kitchener 2 overtimeGOHLListowel 6, Brantford 4St. Marys 6, Elmira 2St. Thomas 6, London 1Stratford 5, Sarnia 3Strathroy 5, Woodstock 4PJHLMount Forest 2, Mitchell 1Lakeshore 5, Walpole Island 0Mount Brydges Port StanleyFergus 8, Walkerton 3Dresden 6, Wheat
  
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• Sarnia Lambton Beyond the Headlines episode 29: Tristan Bassett

  09-10-2026 21:35 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  On this week's episode of Sarnia-Lambton Beyond the Headlines, host Josh Boyce talks with NuSarnia Foundation Executive Director Tristan Bassett. They chat about the organization's mandate, how they're engaging youth, and different projects that beautify the city and make it more accessible.
  
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• Two Sarnia businesses receive nearly $5M total from FedDev Ontario

  09-10-2026 19:55 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  A $4 million investment from the Government of Canada will support efforts by AlumaPower Corporation to commercialize aluminum-fueled generator systems.CEO Rob Alexander said their technology uses recycled aluminum disks to create clean power, intending to eliminate the need for diesel generators.During a media conference on Friday, Sarnia–Lambton–Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu announced the funding through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario's (FedDev Onta
  
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• OPP promoting safety this Thanksgiving weekend

  09-10-2026 17:40 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would be thankful for good drivers this long holiday weekend.They want everyone to practice safe driving behaviours so they can get to their destinations and be with family.The OPP is joining police services across Canada for Operation Impact, an annual national traffic safety initiative led by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police.Police said the campaign supports Canada's Road Safety Strategy and focuses on high-risk driving behaviours that contribute
  
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• Sarnia prepares to vote in 2026 election

  09-10-2026 17:35 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Online voting in the 2026 Municipal Election in the City of Sarnia opens in exactly one week.Communications Manager Steve Henschel said this year's process will be very similar to the 2022 election."Users should have a voter information card in hand. It would have been mailed out, they would have received it by last week. It has the PIN and all the directions for online voting, which kicks off October 16 at 9 a.m.," he said.Online votes can be cast at sarnia.simplyvoting.com, and the internet vo
  
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• "Thru the Fair Gate": A long-standing Thanksgiving tradition returns to Brigden

  09-10-2026 12:08 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The Brigden Fall Fair is expected to welcome thousands "Thru the Fair Gate" this long weekend.The fair and thanksgiving tradition kicks off Friday at the Fairgrounds on Courtright Line.President of the Moore Agricultural Society John Scott said this is the 176th edition of the annual fairHe said they have several food vendors, a midway, and lots of activities and shows for the whole family, including the parade at noon on Saturday."We have the Great Canadian Lumberjacks that are back t
  
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• Inn accepting Thanksgiving donations

  09-10-2026 12:05 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  The Inn of the Good Shepherd's annual Thanksgiving collection will look different this year, but the need continues.The organization is no longer distributing paper bags in the mail, however donations are still being gratefully accepted.Program Manager Adrienne McPhee said there was a large expense in mailing out the bags."Every dollar that we get donated from the community, we want to be able to go right back into our programs and services so that there's more food on our food bank sh
  
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• Scoreboard, Oct 9

  09-10-2026 11:59 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  MLB Division SeriesCleveland 9 Chicago White Sox 5(Series tied 2-2)---OHLKingston 7 Barrie 4Ottawa 1 Niagara 2Sudbury 3 North Bay 4 (OT)---GOHLSarnia 0 Chatham 7---PJHLMooretown 1 Blenheim 4Thamesford 1 Petrolia 7---NHLToronto 3 Vegas 4 (SO)Nashville 5 Montreal 2Utah 1 Boston 6Vancouver 2 Carolina 7Dallas 4 Buffalo 0Philadelphia 1 Ottawa 2Minnesota 2 Tamp Bay 3Chicago 1 NY Islanders 4San Jose 3 St. Louis 2 (OT)  Colorado 7 Calgary
  
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• Petrolia man charged in Hwy.401 crash

  08-10-2026 17:45 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Essex County OPP say a 47-year-old Petrolia man has been charged after crashing into a guardrail on Highway 401.The single-vehicle collision was reported along the highway near Provincial Road in the Town of Tecumseh on October 7, at approximately 1:56 p.m.OPP said, luckily, the driver was uninjured in the collision and was later charged with operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs, operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), and dangerous operation.The accused was als
  
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• Lambton farmers thankful for strong soybean yields

  08-10-2026 17:40 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Strong early yields in Lambton County’s soybean harvest are offering local farmers a welcome buffer against rising costs as Thanksgiving approaches.Lambton Federation of Agriculture President Mike Belan said a lot of progress has been made leading into the holiday weekend."Conditions are pretty much ideal and [we'll] probably be moving into planting winter wheat right after the soybeans are off, anytime this weekend and into next week," Belan said. "Dry fields and we haven't had to battle
  
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• Joint police response leads to quick arrest in Walpole Island armed robbery

  08-10-2026 15:30 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a morning robbery at Walpole Island First Nation.At around 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, members of the Walpole Island Police Service (WIPS) along with Lambton County OPP, the West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine Unit were called to a report of an armed robbery at a business on Tecumseh Road.Police said an individual had attended the business, brandished a firearm and ran off with undisclosed product.The suspect was located a short time
  
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• Sarnia Legion president replaced amid investigation

  08-10-2026 12:35 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Sarnia Legion Branch 62 President Ron Realesmith has been removed from the role, pending the results of an Article Three complaint filed against him.Ontario Provincial Command Executive Director Pam Sweeny told Sarnia News Today via email that John Surins is now the President.Sweeny said the complaint against Realesmith was first filed with her and has been sent to the Constitution and Laws Committee to decide if it has been properly lodged.She said she isn't able to discuss specifics.
  
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• Influenza vaccine rollout starting ahead of flu season

  08-10-2026 12:15 via sarnianewstoday.ca
  
  Lambton Public Health (LPH) has begun its vaccine rollout ahead of flu season.The flu shot is currently only available for high-risk individuals, while the general public will be eligible for the vaccine starting on Monday, October 27."We're starting to receive our flu vaccine shipments now, and so as soon as flu vaccine becomes available, people who are more vulnerable can get their vaccinations through their healthcare provider, pharmacies that are signed up to provide them, and then our Lambt
  
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