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Episode 8: Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce CEO Carrie McEachran

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Sarnia Lambton Beyond the Headlines

High levels of air pollution are possible this afternoon.

An AIR QUALITY WARNING is in place due to the possibility of deteriorating air quality. Hot and sunny conditions are expected to cause increasing ground-level ozone concentrations this afternoon. Moderate risk AQHI values are expected throughout the day with the potential of short-term high risk AQHI values in the afternoon.

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When air pollution levels are high, everyone should limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events.

You may experience mild and common symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough. More serious but less common symptoms include wheezing, chest pains or severe cough. If you think you are having a medical emergency, seek immediate medical assistance.

People more likely to be impacted by outdoor air pollution, including people aged 65 and older, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with an existing illness or chronic health condition, and people who work outdoors, should reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms.

For further information visit the website https://www.airqualityontario.com/ or contact the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks at 416-314-6666.

Visit http://www.airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

<a href="https://www.bluewaterhealth.ca/covid-19-information">Bluewater Health</a> is reporting a 23rd death due to COVID-19 in Sarnia-Lambton.
Communications Chief Julia Oosterman said a 102-year-old man from Vision Nursing Home has died in hospital.
It's the 15th death reported at Bluewater Health, and eighth linked to the long term care home.
Currently, <a href="https://blackburnnews.com/sarnia/sarnia-news/2020/05/29/covid-positive-vision-residents-moved-hospital/">all positive Vision residents are being treated at the hospital</a>. A total of 25 residents and 24 staff at the home have tested positive.
Overall, there are currently 13 patients at the hospital with confirmed COVID-19, and tests are pending for 22 patients suspected of having the virus.
<a href="https://lambtonpublichealth.ca/2019-novel-coronavirus/">Lambton Public Health</a> said as of Monday morning that 6,657 tests have been conducted and 96 per cent have been negative.
The Lambton Public Health website shows 263 confirmed cases and 201 recoveries.
Outbreaks are ongoing at both Vision Nursing Home and Lambton Meadowview Villa.

Lambton Public Health on Exmouth Street in Sarnia. 27 April 2020. (BlackburnNews.com photo by Colin Gowdy)

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

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

Restored Veterans Installation at Lakeview Cemetery. June 2, 2026. (Photo by Natalia Vega) 

Myles Dunn (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Sting)

The site of the Blue Coast District School (Blackburn Media photo by Josh Boyce)

Photo courtesy of Petrolia's Eats, Beats and Boutiques via Facebook. 

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