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COVID-19 cases spike in parts of Midwestern Ontario

Huron Perth Public Health added 22 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday. There are 46 active cases. 66 people have succumbed to the virus during the pandemic. Currently, one resident is hospitalized with the virus. There are two school outbreaks, at Huron Christian School in Clinton, and at Stratford District Christian School. There is one community outbreak, and one outbreak in a congregate living setting.

The Grey Bruce Health Unit added no new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday. There are 23 active cases. Two residents are hospitalized with the virus. There are no outbreaks in Grey Bruce. 23 residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19 during the pandemic.

Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health added 42 cases of COVID-19 since Friday. Twelve of those new cases were located in Wellington, where there are 21 active cases. 38 Wellington County residents have died due to COVID-19. Across the jurisdiction, six residents are hospitalized with the virus.

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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.