Sarnia

Ontario Corn Growers Keeping Pace With U-S Counterparts

OMAFRA estimates corn planting in Central Ontario is about 75 per cent completed.

That includes this part of the province.

Soybeans are estimated at between 10 and 20 per cent planted.

However, the Ministry's Brian Hall warns this past week's warm weather has also accelerated the emergence of insect pests in crops.

Ministry agrologists are also seeing additional acres of winter wheat being taken out of production because of declining plant survival.

Overall loss of wheat acres has been estimated at between 10 and 15 per cent - depending on the area.

At least some of those acres appear to be switching to corn, and that's increasing demand for additional corn seed in parts of the region.

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New military crosswalk rendering. (Image courtesy of the Sarnia Legion Branch 62)

New military crosswalk in Sarnia to be unveiled

As part of a partnership between the Sarnia Legion Branch 62 and City of Sarnia, an unveiling ceremony will be held at the corner of Christina Street and Wellington Street on Sunday, June 7, at 2 p.m.

Members of the Sarnia Police Service entering a Tashmoo Avenue residence on June 4, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service)

Two men arrested in Tashmoo Ave. standoff

Sarnia police said the investigation began on May 29 after the victim was allegedly attacked by acquaintances at a residence near Tashmoo Avenue and Christopher Drive at Aamjiwnaang First Nation.