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Sarnia to see expanded water protection zones for new Petrolia intake

Sarnia to see expanded water protection zones for new Petrolia intake

SARNIA-LAMBTON NEWS

Bluewater Health to add second MRI machine at Sarnia hospital

Bluewater Health to add second MRI machine at Sarnia hospital

Court hears disturbing details in historical sexual assault case involving James Miller

Court hears disturbing details in historical sexual assault case involving James Miller

World Migratory Bird Day event lands at Canatara Park this weekend

World Migratory Bird Day event lands at Canatara Park this weekend

First candidates file for 2026 Sarnia municipal election as nomination period opens

First candidates file for 2026 Sarnia municipal election as nomination period opens

Sarnia spotlights teamwork at home for Emergency Preparedness Week

Sarnia spotlights teamwork at home for Emergency Preparedness Week

City Hall to glow green for Mental Health awareness in Sarnia

City Hall to glow green for Mental Health awareness in Sarnia

SPOTLIGHT

Ignite Your Curiosity: Join the Spark of Innovation at the Lambton County Science Fair

Boneyard Band brings local rock and original sounds to Imperial Theatre for children’s charities

LOCAL SPORTS

Bluewater Boxing Club brings Canada vs. Scotland showdown to Lambton College

Bluewater Boxing Club brings Canada vs. Scotland showdown to Lambton College

Sarnia swimmer Sue Weir breaks three provincial records at Ontario championships

Sarnia swimmer Sue Weir breaks three provincial records at Ontario championships

Sarnia tennis club enters its 97th year with new mentorship program

Sarnia tennis club enters its 97th year with new mentorship program

FROM THE COMMUNITY

When the music pauses: Revelree cancellation raises familiar questions in Sarnia

When the music pauses: Revelree cancellation raises familiar questions in Sarnia

“Pollution porn” and the fight over Aamjiwnaang’s image

From the archives: Smoking crackdown at St. Joseph’s hospital

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Being “tough on crime” is the wrong approach

At the core of healthy democracy is healthy communities

ARTS & CULTURE

Gallery in the Grove opens high school art exhibition

Gallery in the Grove opens high school art exhibition

POLICE WATCH

Forensic Audit and Strategic Review of Sarnia Police Service Facilities: Analyzing the $91 Million Capital Proposal Against the Precinct Model

Forensic Audit and Strategic Review of Sarnia Police Service Facilities: Analyzing the $91 Million Capital Proposal Against the Precinct Model

Events

Oct12

EUCHRE NIGHT at Refined Fool

Mon, Oct 12 · 7:00 pm

Refined Fool 1326 London Road Sarnia, ON

Oct12

Scottish Country Dancing

Mon, Oct 12 · 7:00 pm

St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 261 Christina St N Sarnia, ON

Oct12

Monday Night Trivia @ Black Gold

Mon, Oct 12 · 7:00 pm

Black Gold Brewery 395 Fletcher St Petrolia, ON

Oct13

Dietitian Visit – Coronation Park EarlyON

Tue, Oct 13 · 10:00 am

Coronation Park EarlyON Centre

Oct13

October Lunch & Learn: Grow Your Workplace Wellness at DeGroot’s! ️

Tue, Oct 13 · 12:00 pm

London Road 1840 London Line Sarnia Sarnia, ON

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CARTOONS

“Forward, never back.”

“Forward, never back.”

COMMUNITY LENS

Sun behind clouds

Sun behind clouds

OBITUARIES

CLEMENTS, Donna Lynne

CLEMENTS, Donna Lynne

May 10, 2026

WASHINGTON, Jakob Derek

WASHINGTON, Jakob Derek

May 8, 2026

JENKINS, Raymond Lee

JENKINS, Raymond Lee

May 8, 2026

BURK, Howard Ernest

BURK, Howard Ernest

May 5, 2026

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