From left to right are Art Stirling, -chair of the Friends of the new Animal Shelter, Foundation representative Anne Fisher, Hula and Jim Sanson of the foundation. (Photo courtesy of
Lynn McGeachy)The new animal shelter in Chatham is one step closer to becoming a reality thanks to another big donation.
The Howard J. Rees Foundation handed over $50,000 on Wednesday to the Friends of the New Animal Shelter.
That puts them well past the 50% mark of their fundraising goal.
Construction of the new shelter should begin next spring across from the current facility on Park Ave. in Chatham. When the new facility is completed, it will be turned over to the municipality.
The Ontario government says that despite the challenges caused by the effect of tariffs, the province remains competitive and open for business.
It appears more people in Sarnia took an interest in this year's municipal election as voter participation saw a boost in numbers.
High school students have volunteered to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters outside of historic buildings on the museum grounds.
Following Carrie McEachran's win in the Sarnia mayoral race, the Sarnia-Lambton Chamber of Commerce has begun its search for a new CEO.
The fall-themed contest invites residents to submit photos taken while exploring trails and parks across Lambton County.
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated Tampa Bay 4-1 on Thursday to become first-time World Series champions.
