Sarnia

June 5, 2026 Mid Day News

Sarnia News Today

Episode 14: Mike Federico

Episode 13: David Burrows

Episode 12: Evan Solomon

Episode 11: Gary and Tammy Vandenheuvel

Episode 10: Point Edward Pacers Jr. B Lacrosse Head Coach Kevin Fines.

Episode 9: Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley

Episode 8: Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce CEO Carrie McEachran

Episode 7: MP Marilyn Gladu discusses her floor crossing

Episode 6: Sarnia city councillor/Lambton County councillor Brian White

Episode 5: Sarnia Legionnaires owner Theo Bet

Sarnia Lambton Beyond the Headlines

Derek Ritz and the search for justice

Pride and Prejudice: how bigotry makes Pride Month more important than ever

30 years later: the disappearance of Mistie Murray

Online Misinformation: how to separate what's real from what's not.

The Windsor Slasher: A City Gripped by Fear

Beyond the Scoreboard: battling sports betting addiction

Parvovirus: how a contagious disease killed several dogs in a Windsor neighbourhood

The Disappearance of Lisa Maas

Joseph Spracklin, the anti-alcohol crusading Minister who got away with murder

The Unsolved Murder of Sonya Cywink

The 519 Podcast

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.

You can expect partly cloudy in the morning, with rain in the afternoon

You can expect rain in the morning, with partly cloudy in the afternoon

The Ontario Hockey League is targeting a start date of Thursday, October 7 for the 2021-22 season.
The league is planning to have a full 68 game schedule, with players reporting to training camp on September 4.
The 2022 OHL Playoffs will get underway on Thursday, April 7 and run through Monday, May 30 at the latest.
The OHL champion will advance to the 2022 Memorial Cup presented by Kia to be held June 2-12.
In a news release Thursday, OHL Commissioner David Branch said he was "looking forward to welcoming fans back into arenas" next season.
The league is planning to release a full schedule in the coming weeks.

Progressive Auto Sales Arena (Photo Courtesy of Sarnia Sting)

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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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