If you're hitting the road this week, expect to see a lot of law enforcement patrolling the highways.

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be out in force as people travel to celebrate Canada's birthday. This includes those whose plans may involve visiting the U.S. for its 250th birthday over the July Fourth weekend.

This week, there will be additional patrols looking for drivers who commit the so-called "big four" offences, which are aggressive driving, distracted driving, impaired driving, and driving without a seatbelt.

"This year, 164 people have died in collisions on OPP-patrolled roads," read a release from the OPP. "The public can expect to see an increased OPP presence across the province, with officers actively targeting dangerous driving behaviours during one of the busiest travel weeks of the year."

The OPP say that the responsibility to travel safely also applies to off-roaders, boaters, and paddlers.

"Accidents can happen at any moment, but wearing the right gear, like a lifejacket or helmet, can reduce the risk of serious injury and help ensure you make it home to see another adventure," read the OPP release.

The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) says criminals are changing how they steal cars by targeting drivers directly in public parking lots.

Director of Government Relations for CAA South Central Ontario Elliott Silverstein said thieves are now combining distraction tactics with the use of high-tech signal-stealing tools.

He said this comes amid a 22 per cent decline in Ontario vehicle thefts in 2025 compared to the previous year.

That's according to stats from the Insurance Bureau of Canada.

"Some of the efforts we've been putting in have been resulting in some reduced amounts of theft," said Silverstein. "There are tools that are out there that are used for other types of work that can be used illegally to try and gain access to somebody's radio frequency from their key fob. But the requirement is that you have to be at a close range in order to grab that frequency. That's why we've sent out this this reminder, to tell everybody to be vigilant and that if something really doesn't seem natural or authentic, to be mindful of your scene, mindful of your surroundings and get to safety."

Silverstein said it only takes a few seconds for a thief to gain access to a vulnerable key fob.

"Perhaps the suspect says they're lost or they're not sure which direction they should be heading in as you're parking your car on a street in certain areas," he said. "It really only takes a few seconds for a thief to gain access to a vulnerable key fob. Moments after that, if you're in a parking lot at a shopping centre and you're going in to get a couple of things or going to visit a friend, you leave your car locked and unattended. If they've been able to get access to that key fob, they can certainly try and access your car after that."

Silverstein said the CAA has been trying to push the federal government to update some of the standards to try and protect vehicles down the road.

"Going back to the summit they held two years ago in Ottawa to talk about vehicle theft, which was really the epicentre of where we've seen some of the changes that have come about, they began to make those commitments to updating vehicle standards and they still continue to work towards that," said Silverstein. "The challenge is that they have not been updated in nearly two decades and that some of these changes are on the horizon, but they've yet to come into effect. Every day that passes is another risk for people to be vulnerable to these types of tactics. And the more that we can update standards, update vehicles, make it harder to steal vehicles, the safer we're going to be all across the province."

Silverstein said it's crucial to lock your vehicle the moment you get out and keep your keys securely on your person instead of leaving them in shopping carts or purses.

Residents are encouraged to store their key fobs inside RFID-blocking Faraday pouches to stop wireless signal interception entirely.

For added security, drivers should use physical steering wheel locks, install aftermarket engine immobilizers, and wipe saved home addresses from their in-car GPS units.

A record amount of cereal was collected in the Inn of the Good Shepherd's fifth annual Cereal Dom-INN-Os challenge.

A total of 11 local schools and nine organizations participated in the challenge, collecting 5,078 boxes of cereal for the Inn's food bank, nearly doubling last year's total of 2,700.

In a news release, the Inn said the students in the Northern Collegiate Key Club went above and beyond, collecting 500 boxes of cereal, averaging about 10 boxes per student.

“We opened this year’s event up to organizations beyond elementary schools for the first time and it was incredible to see how many new teams wanted to get in on the action,” said Program Manager Adrienne McPhee. “I was especially impressed with the Northern Collegiate Key Club team and how the youth leaders rallied their peers to donate.”

The team from Northern was announced as this year's recipient of the Breakfast of Champions Trophy.

McPhee said she is always blown away at the community spirit in Sarnia-Lambton, but never surprised.

“Our food bank is going to be fully stocked with cereal for the rest of the year and thousands of local families are going to directly benefit from the community’s amazing efforts," she said in the release.

The inn said this year also featured several unique Dom-Inn-O courses, including down stairs and using pulleys and toy cars.

There was also a friendly competition between Bridgeview Public School and Point Edward Fire and Rescue.

World Cup

Canada 1 South Africa 0

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MLB

Texas 3 Toronto 2

Houston 7 Detroit 5 (10 innings)

Pittsburgh 9 Cincinnati 4

Washington 6 Baltimore 4

Tampa Bay 5 Arizona 1

Philadelphia 5 NY Mets 4

Cleveland 6 Seattle 5

Chicago Cubs 4 Milwaukee 3 (10 innings)

Minnesota 3 Colorado 2

Kansas City 5 Chicago White Sox 4

St. Louis 2 Miami 1

LA Angels 4 Athletics 1

San Francisco 3 Atlanta 2

LA Dodgers 4 San Diego 2

Boston 5 NY Yankees 4 (10 innings)

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CFL

Montreal 37 Ottawa 35

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WNBA

Minnesota 85 Dallas 77

Washington 124 Portland 123

Las Vegas 107 Chicago 99

Washington 76 New York 67

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Monday's Schedule

World Cup

Brazil vs. Japan, 1 p.m.

Germany vs. Paraguay, 4:30 p.m.

Netherlands vs. Morocco, 9 p.m.

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MLB

Chicago White Sox at Baltimore, 6:35 p.m.

Pittsburgh at {Philadelphia, 6:40 p.m.

Detroit at NY Yankees, 7:05 p.m.

NY Mets at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.

Texas at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m.

Washington at Boston, 7:10 p.m.

Cincinnati at Milwaukee, 7:40 p.m.

San Diego at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m.

Minnesota at Houston, 8:10 p.m.

Miami at Colorado, 8:40 p.m.

San Francisco at Arizona, 9:40 p.m.

LA Angels at Seattle, 9:40 p.m.

LA Dodgers at Athletics, 9:40 p.m.

Environment Canada has put a yellow heat warning in effect for areas in Southwestern Ontario.

The heat is expected to begin on Monday, with temperatures rising throughout the week and possibly lasting into the weekend.

According to Environment Canada, the area could see a high of 36 degrees, with a humidex up to 44.

The alert reminds people to watch for early signs of heat exhaustion, drink water often, close blinds or shades, and limit direct exposure to the sun.

The alert is in effect for Chatham-Kent, Sarnia-Lambton, Windsor-Essex, and Huron County.

The annual Sarnia seniors cruise along the St. Clair River sets sail Monday.

The tradition dates back to 1978, and was started by former CHOK Hotline host, the late Peter Henderson.

The free information fair and cruise on the Duc D'Orleans II is open to those 60 years of age and up.

Registration opens at 8 a.m. at the dock.

Cruise times are at 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. 

Lunch will also be provided.

In the past, as many as 2,000 seniors have been known to line up at the Front Street dock to board tour boat.

For more information visit the Sarnia Senior Cruise Facebook page.

World Cup

England 2, Panama 0

Croatia 2, Ghana 1

Portugal 0, Colombia 0

DR Congo 3, Uzbekistan 1

Austria 3, Algeria 3

Argentina 3, Jordan 1

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MLB

Boston 4, NY Yankees 1

Houston 8, Detroit 6

Texas 7, Toronto 4

Cincinnati 9, Pittsburgh 7

Chicago White Sox 2, Kansas City 1

NY Mets 6, Philadelphia 2

Tampa Bay 4, Arizona 2

Washington 4, Baltimore 3

Cleveland 4, Seattle 3

Chicago Cubs 8, Milwaukee 2

Colorado 8, Minnesota 5

Miami 5, St. Louis 1

LA Dodgers 15, San Diego 3

San Francisco 5, Atlanta 0

LA Angels 5, Athletics 2

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CFL

Calgary 41, B.C. 33

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WNBA

Phoenix 89, Toronto 80

Indiana 111, Los Angeles 87

Seattle 105, Atlanta 90

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Sunday's Games

World Cup

South Africa vs. Canada 3:00 p.m.

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MLB

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh 1:35 p.m.

Washington at Baltimore 1:35 p.m.

Texas at Toronto 1:37 p.m.

Arizona at Tampa Bay 1:40 p.m.

Houston at Detroit 1:40 p.m.

Philadelphia at NY Mets 1:40 p.m.

Seattle at Cleveland 1:40 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee 2:10 p.m.

Colorado at Minnesota 2:10 p.m.

Kansas City at Chicago White Sox 2:10 p.m.

Miami at St. Louis 2:15 p.m.

Athletics at LA Angels 3:15 p.m.

Atlanta at San Francisco 4:05 p.m.

LA Dodgers at San Diego 4:10 p.m.

NY Yankees at Boston 7:20 p.m.

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CFL

Ottawa at Montreal 7:00 p.m.

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WNBA

Minnesota at Dallas 2:00 p.m.

Portland at Washington 3:00 p.m.

Las Vegas at Chicago 4:00 p.m.

New York at Golden State 7:00 p.m.

A few Sarnia Sting players have realized their childhood dreams by being drafted into the National Hockey League (NHL).

The draft took place in Buffalo, New York on Friday and Saturday.

Sting captain Alessandro Di Iorio was selected in the third round, 94th overall, by the Columbus Blue Jackets. He scored 12 goals and added 19 assists in 42 games this past season after missing a couple of months with an elbow injury.

Di Iorio went second to the Sting in the 2024 Ontario Hockey League Draft.

Sarnia Sting Captain Alessandro Di Iorio drafted by Columbus - Jun. 27/26 (Photo via NHL Network)

Beckham Edwards was chosen by the Detroit Red Wings with the 143rd overall pick in the fifth round. Edwards tallied 45 points in each of his two seasons in a Sting uniform. He's committed to the University of Notre Dame.

Recently signed Czech import Simon Katolicky was also picked in the fifth round, he went to the Calgary Flames with the 133rd overall pick.

Katolicky was selected by the Sting in the first round (11th overall) of the 2025 CHL Import Draft.

He spent the 2025-26 season with Tappara U20 in Finland, recording six goals and 11 assists for 17 points in 29 games.

Sting prospect defenceman Nick Bogas was chosen by St. Louis in the fifth round, 139th overall. Bogas, who played for the U.S. National Development Team this past season, was a Sting pick in the 2024 OHL Draft.

Former Sting forward Ryan Brown, who was traded to the London Knights for Logan Hawery, was drafted by the Dallas Stars in round five with the 155th overall pick.

Local officials held a ribbon-cutting in Petrolia to celebrate $42,500 in new baseball equipment.

Petrolia used the funds to install three bleachers and a batting cage at the baseball diamonds in Greenwood Park.

Town of Petrolia Mayor R. Brad Loosley and local Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) Bob Bailey were at the event held on Saturday.

“I am so pleased to see this project complete with the support of the Province of Ontario. I would like to extend our thanks to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for their support of Petrolia. This will be a great addition at Morrison Field,” said Loosley.

The money was granted in June 2025, through the provincial government's Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). Its mission is to build healthy and vibrant communities throughout Ontario, with nearly $107 million invested throughout the province.

Cruise in the Park presented by Sarnia Street Machines is set for Sunday, June 28.

The annual car show is set to have antique and modified vehicles, along with live music, food vendors and a 50/50 raffle.

"We hope to have a whole lot of cars and vehicles, specialty vehicles, a lot of custom cars, fun vehicles, just good looking vehicles, and often we get about average about 400 cars every year, but my personal goal is to have the largest car show we've ever had in Sarnia, so my goal is over 700 cars in Canatara Park," said Sarnia Street Machines President Kip McMillan.

To enter your vehicle, there is a fee of $15, and entry to see the cars is a donation to Pathways Health Centre for Children.

"We have supported Pathways for 21 years now, we've donated to them in that time over $350,000," said McMillan. "Everything we get to do is to support kids, and it is just so worthwhile to us to see those smiles and help them out, and make sure that some kids have a brighter future."

McMillan noted how the car scene is changing, and how he hopes to see the younger crowd come out and show off their rides as well.

"Come on out and come have some fun. We want all kinds of cars, we want to see the younger generation of car builders and customizers coming out. There's kids with really cool cars out there that I'd love to see a whole ton of them. There's the tuner cars that are just so cool, and they're the future of hot rodding," he said.

Cruise in the Park takes place at Sarnia's Canatara Park from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

If you've been thinking there have been more tornadoes than usual across southwestern Ontario this year, you would be right.

According to the Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP), there have been six tornadoes in the region, with the most recent happening Thursday near Glencoe. Since the NTP began in 2017, the area has seen around six tornadoes per year, with 2023 seeing the most with nine.

"I have a feeling we'll be over the normal number of tornadoes this year," said Dr. David Sills, Director of the NTP.

It's impossible to pinpoint one specific reason for the increase this year. Sills explained that one reason the area sees multiple tornadoes every year is its proximity to the U.S. He added that there isn't enough research to suggest that climate change is playing a major role.

"No one's really tied it to climate change directly yet, but it certainly fits with a lot of what we're seeing with other aspects of climate change, like more droughts and forest fires," said Sills.

One thing people have been noticing more of are alerts. Sills said the NTP recommended that Environment Canada increase the number of tornado watches and warnings.

"I think people would appreciate getting that warning before a tornado happens, rather than not having a warning at all," he explained.

Sills thinks the warnings are a big reason why many people caught on to how many tornadoes have happened this year.

Another thing about these tornadoes that's caught Sill's attention is their size. Each is measured on the Fujita scale from zero to five, with the most severe at the higher end. None of the tornadoes since 2017 have surpassed one, with the last to be ranked as a two happening in 2016 in Windsor.

Even though the recent tornadoes are low on the severity scale, Sills said anyone who doesn't take them seriously could be in for a lot of trouble.

"[Once in St. Thomas] there was a stack of wood in front of this restaurant, and it took one of the 2x4s and sent it through the wall of the restaurant," he shared.

Sills added that these tornadoes, while perhaps not deadly, can cause significant damage.

Input is being sought for a new community mural in Mitton Village that will explore birth and parenting experiences.

The project, which received initial funding through Lambton County's Creative County Grant, is being coordinated by doula Javi Aviles-Saez, in partnership with the nuSarnia Foundation, and will be located on the exterior wall of Radiant Community Centre at 109 Mitton Street South.

Three community engagement sessions are planned this Sunday, June 28, and two are planned on Saturday, August 1.

The project aims to celebrate the often-unseen experiences of pregnancy, birth, caregiving, and community support that shape family life in Sarnia-Lambton.

"If you participate in raising a child, you’re invited, whatever that experience has looked like for you," says Aviles-Saez.

Free childcare on-site and transit tickets will be available to participants who require them. "We want to reduce barriers to attendance. If childcare or transportation support would make it easier for you to participate, you can request it through the interest form," Aviles-Saez said.

Each session is two hours and capped at approximately seven to ten families.

Pre-registration is requested online.

Local artist Lauren Davidson has been selected to paint the mural, which is expected to be completed later this year.

Summer is officially here, and the kids are out of school, so more people are expected to cross the border.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) anticipates an increase in cross-border travel starting this weekend.

"Knowing what you need to enter Canada will help ensure a smoother border crossing experience and give CBSA officers more time to focus on stopping dangerous goods and inadmissible people," read a release from the CBSA.

The CBSA has offered a series of tips and helpful hints to make crossing the border during the summer less of a hassle.

The CBSA says crossing when the border isn't busy, such as early morning or late at night, is a good first step. Southwestern Ontario residents also have the luxury of multiple crossing options, such as the Ambassador Bridge and Windsor-Detroit Tunnel in Windsor, and the Blue Water Bridge in Sarnia.

The CBSA has a real-time webpage showing wait times.

When you approach the inspection booth, be sure to have your travel documents, including passports, permanent residency cards, and receipts, ready.

If you are travelling with children who aren't yours or for whom you do not have legal custody, be sure to bring a letter from the custodial parent that authorizes travel. CBSA agents are trained to watch for missing children.

For purchases made outside of Canada, be ready to declare any items. If you aren't sure what's allowed and what's not, ask. The CBSA also urges shoppers to be aware of exemptions.

Prohibited weapons or firearms are not permitted at the border.

Recreational cannabis may be legal in both Canada and the State of Michigan, but you may not bring marijuana products for recreational use across the border, regardless of the presence of CBD, THC, or not.

If you must have it for medical purposes, you must carry a valid permit or exemption from Health Canada. A doctor's prescription will not be accepted.

Smuggling cannabis over the border is a crime. Penalties are severe and may include a ban against crossing and serious criminal charges.

Be sure to review the up-to-date list of any prohibited or restricted goods to avoid delays, seizures, or fines.

Information for cross-border travellers can be found on the official CBSA website.

World Cup

France 4 Norway 1

Senegal 5 Iraq 0

Cabo Verde 0 Saudi Arabia 0

Spain 1 Uruguay 0

Belgium 5 New Zealand 1

Egypt 1 Iran 1

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MLB

Detroit 8 Houston 0

Cincinnati 6 Pittsburgh 4

Baltimore 3 Washington 1

Texas 5 Toronto 4

Philadelphia 2 NY Mets 1

Seattle 3 Cleveland 1

Boston 6 NY Yankees 1

Tampa Bay 6 Arizona 1

Chicago White Sox 22 Kansas City 1

Milwaukee 6 Chicago Cubs 2

Minnesota 9 Colorado 8

Miami 4 St. Louis 0

Athletics 9 LA Angels 3

San Diego 7 LA Dodgers 1

Atlanta 3 San Francisco 1

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CFL

Toronto 40 Saskatchewan 34

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Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League (OJBLL)

Playoffs

Six Nations 12 Owen Sound 6

(Six Nations wins 3-0)

Guelph 8 Point Edward 7

(Guelph wins 3-0)

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WINBA

Connecticut 68 Washington 57

Chicago 124 Portland 94

Golden State 78 Atlanta 75

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Saturday's Games

World Cup

England vs Panama, 5 p.m.

Croatia vs Ghana, 5 p.m.

Portugal vs Columbia, 7:30 p.m.

DR Congo vs Uzbekistan, 7:30 p.m.

Austria vs Algeria, 10 p.m.

Argentina vs Jordan, 10 p.m.

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MLB

NY Yankees at Boston, 1:10 p.m.

Houston at Detroit, 1:10 p.m.

Texas at Toronto, 3:07 p.m.

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 4:05 p.m.

Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 4:10 p.m.

Philadelphia at NY Mets, 4:10 p.m.

Arizona at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m.

Washington at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.

Seattle at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee, 7:10 p.m.

Colorado at Minnesota, 7:10 p.m.

Miami at St. Louis, 7:15 p.m.

LA Dodgers at San Diego, 8:40 p.m.

Atlanta at San Francisco, 9:05 p.m.

Athletics at LA Angels, 9:38 p.m.

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CFL

Calgary at B.C., 7 p.m. (in Kelowna)

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WNBA

Phoenix at Toronto, 2 p.m.

Los Angeles at Indiana, 8 p.m.

Atlanta at Seattle, 9 p.m.

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Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League (OJBLL)

Playoffs

Owen Sound at Six Nations, 7 p.m.

(Six Nations leads 2-0)

Point Edward at Guelph, 7 p.m.

(Guelph leads 2-0)

Organizers of a monthly protest are drawing attention to what they call questionable behavior and actions by Ontario's premier.

Since February, the peaceful "Fighting Doug Ford Protest" has been taking place on the last Saturday of the month, and has now made its way to more than 60 cities.

June's edition is scheduled for Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. outside of Sarnia-Lambton MPP Bob Bailey's office at 805 Christina St. N.

Spokesperson Lorrie Hodgin said there have been numerous controversies surrounding Ford and the public needs to be made aware.

She said Ford makes unilateral decisions without involving people.

"To start off, it was the spa on the waterfront in Toronto. The taxpayers are paying for the parking, which is $140 million, I think," said Hodgin. "He started with the $29 million jet. Because there was so much upset, he reneged on it. But what was not said at the time, only 10 per cent of the airports in Ontario could accommodate that jet. The Billy Bishop Airport is owned by JP Morgan in New York. And of course, they would like it expanded. But it will impact on all the people around it, and the plane's coming in and out because of the noise."

Hodgin said the main goal is to apprise everyone of the issues.

"We recognize too that he has three years left. And if there is enough public protest, obviously things have to change. The classic example just last week was when the Angus Reid poll came out, and he was at 21 per cent. And he sounded so Trump-like by saying, fake, fake. And of course, Angus Reid sent a letter to him saying, oh no, sir, it was real."

She's also concerned about changes to the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, which she said make it more difficult for journalists and the public to get details on certain things.

Documents, emails, text messages, and phone records held directly by the premier's office, cabinet ministers, parliamentary assistants, and their political staff are completely exempt from FOI requests.

The statutory deadline for government institutions to respond to an FOI request was extended from 30 calendar days to 45 business days.

Other issues include healthcare, the sale of LifeLabs to a US enterprise, education cuts, and the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act (Bill 60).

The sweeping legislation passed in late 2025 amends 16 laws, primarily altering transit, housing, and tenant regulations.

In an email to Sarnia News Today, a Minister of Health spokesperson said OHIP-insured laboratory services remain publicly funded and are completed in Ontario.

"Our government is making record investments in our healthcare system including in laboratory services and expanding the health-care workforce - investments the NDP have continuously voted against," read the email. "Through programs such as the Learn and Stay Grant, which has already supported nearly 3,800 students, we are also growing and strengthening Ontario's pipeline of highly skilled medical laboratory technologists. We will continue to deliver more connected, convenient care in every corner of the province, always ensuring that people are accessing the health care they need with their OHIP card, never their credit card."

The Ministry of Transportation also provided the following statement regarding the Billy Bishop Bridge.

"Our government is supporting the long-term modernization and expansion of Billy Bishop Airport which is a critical and underutilized part of Ontario's transportation infrastructure," read an email. "The economic benefit to Ontario in expanding Billy Bishop Airport is too important to not move forward."

It said the first step in the plan is completing the expropriation of the city’s portion of the land, a process we recently took a critical step toward by passing legislation.

"Once the expropriation is complete, we will continue to work closely with the Toronto Port Authority and the Federal government to advance this critical project. We look forward to working with all partners in the tripartite agreement on the Billy Bishop Airport expansion project that will strengthen our economy, contributing up to $8.5 billion to Canada’s economy every year, create thousands of jobs, and make it easier for millions of travelers and businesses to get around Ontario, North America and beyond."

A Sarnia man is in custody after officers discovered over $20,000 worth of cocaine and a prohibited weapon, disguised as an everyday household item, while executing a search warrant on Thursday.

Just before 4:30 p.m., members of the Sarnia Police Service Drug Unit, supported by the Emergency Response Team and the Canine Unit, entered a residence on Russell Street South, in the area of Confederation and Campbell Streets.

Officers seized approximately 205 grams of cocaine, with an estimated street value of $20,517.

Close to $745 in Canadian currency, alongside various items consistent with drug trafficking paraphernalia, was also confiscated.

During the arrest, police discovered a conducted energy weapon (commonly known as a taser), that had been manufactured to closely resemble a flashlight.

City police have released a video demonstrating the functionality of the disguised weapon, which can be viewed on the Sarnia police official YouTube page.

As a result of the investigation, a 66-year-old man was arrested and held for a bail hearing.

He is facing several criminal charges including; possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon, two counts of possession of a prohibited weapon while prohibited, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

The union representing custodial staff on the Canadian side of the Blue Water Bridge (BWB) is sounding the alarm after 10 workers were abruptly let go.

In a news release, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) said the staff were "suddenly terminated and escorted off the property" on June 15.

President of PSAC DCL 501 Matt Delaroche said the Federal Bridge Corporation (FBCL) signed a contract with GDI Integrated Facility Services to contract out the entire custodial department.

He said GDI immediately had their contract workers on site the next day to take over operations.

“Imagine having 20 years of dedicated service and one day your manager sits you down and fires you on the spot and you’re given 10 minutes to leave the building,” said Delaroche. “That’s the disgusting way these workers have been treated and the ruthless way this was done.”

PSAC Ontario Regional Executive Vice-President Craig Reynolds is calling on political leaders, including MP Marilyn Gladu, MPP Bob Bailey, Mayor Mike Bradley, Mayor Bev Hand, and Councillor Brian White to intervene and help keep good jobs in the community.

"At a time when workers and families are already facing rising costs and economic uncertainty, job security has never been more important," he said. "These workers didn't lose their jobs because the work disappeared. They lost them because FBCL chose to contract work out without consultation with the union and the affected employees. That should concern every worker who depends on secure employment."

In an email to Sarnia News Today, the FBCL said it was "strategic decision."

“This operational change is designed to focus our resources on our core public mandate—the operation, maintenance and stewardship of our international bridge infrastructure—while ensuring the highest standards of reliable, continuous service delivery at this critical border crossing," read the statement. "FBCL recognizes that any workplace transition is a significant adjustment, and we are deeply grateful to our custodial staff for their years of dedicated service."

The FBCL said it was "committed to supporting the employees far beyond statutory requirements."

"In implementing this transition, FBCL worked within the framework of the collective agreement. Following an internal meeting 100 per cent voluntary resolution was achieved, with all employees accepting an enhanced, voluntary separation package. Notably, 50 per cent of the transitioning employees chose to retire directly, supported by lifetime, 100 per cent employer-paid health and dental benefits."

The FBCL said there will be no disruption of cleaning services at the bridge.

It will "initiate a formal, competitive procurement process in the coming months to establish a longer-term service agreement."

The Bright’s Grove Library will be temporarily closed for approximately 14 months so construction work can safely take place, as part of the highly anticipated library expansion.

The closure will begin on Saturday, June 27.

County of Lambton Manager of Library Services Darlene Coke said there will be a substantial expansion to the north side of the existing building, which houses the library and Gallery in the Grove.

"That new expansion is approximately 7,000 square feet, which will be all new library space that we're very much looking forward to moving into," Coke said. "That new space will improve accessibility of the site, allow us greater space for programming and allow us to offer some new amenities, like a private meeting space and study space, a dedicated area for maker-space activities, and a larger collection."

Coke said construction dates were recently finalized as the contractor is eager to take advantage of the good weather.

"We're expecting that the building will begin to be prepared for construction starting the week of July 6," she said.

Sarnia City Council awarded the renovation and expansion contract to London-based K&L Construction Ltd. in May. The project is estimated to cost $5.86 million.

The fundraising campaign officially kicked off on Wednesday, June 23, with a goal of raising $1 million.

Coke said they're excited to have a new purpose-built library that will offer a modern and enhanced space.

"We're really enthusiastic about it being a great space for the community in Bright's Grove and we can't wait until we're there, celebrating the opening," she said.

During the closure, library card holders are encouraged to attend nearby branches: Camlachie Library, Point Edward Library, Clearwater Library and Sarnia Library.

The Camlachie and Point Edward locations will also have expanded hours temporarily in place, beginning on July 4.

Camlachie Library:

• Monday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• Wednesday: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

• Thursday: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

• Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Point Edward Library:

• Monday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

• Tuesday: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.

• Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

• Thursday: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.

• Friday: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.

• Saturday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Meanwhile, Gallery in the Grove's last exhibition day is on Saturday, June 27.

A spokesperson said they hope to exhibit local artists' work throughout spaces in Sarnia-Lambton over the next 14 months. The gallery will also continue to award scholarships and deliver the Visiting Artists in Lambton Schools program.

We're in severe thunderstorm season, and power outages are always possible.

That's where amateur radio comes in handy as operators can rely on other methods to keep them on the air and communicating with one another.

The capabilities of ham radio will be showcased this weekend during the annual Amateur Radio Field Day.

Members of the Lambton County Radio Club (LCRC) will be participating in the national exercise on Saturday and Sunday at Krall Park in Enniskillen Twp.

They'll be there from 2 p.m. Saturday until 5 p.m. on Sunday and the public is welcome to come out to ask questions and learn about the equipment.

LCRC President Chuck Chivers said field day has been a tradition in North America since 1933.

"We set up our antennas and our radios and we run them on alternate power whether it be solar or generators or anything like that, but not the regular hydro because we are simulating an emergency situation," said Chivers. "So we have to erect antennas and we have to set up our equipment and contact whoever we can for 24 hours straight. It's basically to test our resiliency in times of emergency."

Chivers said ham radio can help people learn about things like electronics, meteorology, and physics.

"Some would say it's kind of a geeky hobby, but you learn to problem-solve and figure things out on your own and it teaches you resiliency for one thing," he said. "Space weather too is one of the things you learn about because if the sun isn't cooperating and it's throwing stuff at us and our radio waves aren't going to propagate like we want them to."

Currently, there are over 70,000 licensed Amateur Radio Operators in Canada, and more than 2.5 million worldwide.

Over 45,000 people from thousands of locations in North America participated in Field Day in 2024.

Area beaches were cleared for swimming heading into the first "official" weekend of summer.

Lambton Public Health (LPH) started monitoring the water quality at seven public beaches along the shore of Lake Huron on June 1.

The beaches will be posted with warning signs when E. coli levels are estimated to exceed the Ministry of Health guidelines.

Grand Bend's north and south beaches, Ipperwash Main Beach, Bright's Grove (including Mike Weir Park), and Canatara Park beaches received an all clear on Friday, June 26 using predictive models.

Pinery Provincial Park and Highland Glen Park are monitored weekly through water sampling with lab analysis.

While no sampling occurs along the St. Clair River, caution signs advising high bacterial levels following heavy rainfall are permanently posted at Branton Cundick Park, Brander Park, and Seager Park.

The Sarnia Police Service (SPS) has disabled comments on its social media posts due to online toxicity.

SPS Board Chair Kelly Ash said the decision followed discussions with Acting Chief Mike Federico and aligns with practices at other police services.

"It became particularly problematic, I think, when we made an arrest and we identified the individual," Federico said to Sarnia News Today. "The social commentary came back, [a wide] range of personal opinions and editorial comment, not based on fact, not even based on the reason why the posting was made. It was just sometimes, cruel, mean or toxic, and it served no purpose."

Federico said the move to turn off comments is not an indictment of the original intention, which was to welcome feedback and encourage dialogue with the SPS.

"But it ended up getting distracted. This is, I think, one of the social phenomena we're experiencing around social media," he said "We will provide information to the community, we will explain why we're providing that information; sometimes it is to solicit further information, but we'll receive that information in a much more manageable way that doesn't personally expose people or create some sort of upset or insecurity."

City/County Councillor and SPS board member Chrissy McRoberts said the comments section on Facebook became "unruly." 

However, she emphasized that disabling comments won't impact transparency, as the public can still reach the service or board by phone, email, or through their online tip portal.

The discussion was held during Federico's first SPS board meeting on June 25.

Federico said he has received a warm welcome from community members as well as those within the service.

"I was requested to come here and there's always some anxiety... that people may not feel particularly secure, given that reviews are ongoing. I want to make sure that people do feel secure and confident that they can carry out their jobs," he said. "The service board has great confidence and faith in the membership and in the way the membership is carrying out their duties."

Federico said he's looking forward to seeing how services are delivered, in terms of primary response, and interactions with support services and community outreach.

Next week, Federico will be joining patrol officers on a ride-along. He's also been invited to participate in the upcoming Canada Day celebration, to visit Aamjiwnaang First Nation, and meet with local organizations like Sarnia-Lambton Rebound.

"My undertaking is to make the personal investment, and what I'm asking people to do for me is invest their time confidently, that it'll pay off. I'm not here in some transitory way or just marking time," he said. "I'm here to make the investments the community wants the service to make, and I'm hoping people will feel that the time they spend with me is worth their while."

Federico stepped into the role in mid-June amid an ongoing workplace investigation involving Chief Derek Davis, Deputy Police Chief Ron Hansen and a civilian member of the service. 

The Optimist Club of Bright's Grove will hold its annual Canada Day celebration this weekend.

The annual Canada Day parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, from Wildwood Park to Kenwick Park. 

Parade participants are asked to meet at 10 a.m. 

Children are encouraged to decorate their bikes for the parade and to wear red and white. Kids 12 and under who participate in the parade will receive a free hot dog and pop.

Road closures along Hamilton Road, Waterworks Road, Bright Street, and Thelma Street will be in effect between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to accommodate the parade.

After which, kids' activities, face painting, a community barbecue, and live music will be held at Kenwick Park from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m.

The Canada Day event will end with a free all-ages concert featuring local band Painkiller Jane from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. 

Meanwhile, the City of Sarnia and Kin Club will hold Canada Day events on July 1.

The Municipality of Lambton Shores says the newly reconstructed Ontario Street Grand Bend Bridge will open to traffic on Friday, and is on schedule.

In an email to Sarnia News Today, Communications Manager Alex Boughen said all traffic lanes along the bridge will be opened by June 26.

He said work is still required for the west sidewalk, so it will remain closed this weekend.

Lane closures will be in effect on Monday, June 29 and Tuesday, June 30 to allow for the sidewalk and clean up work on the west side of the bridge.

Lambton Shores Mayor Doug Cook previously said the final layer of asphalt will not be applied until September.

Crews remained hard at work during the winter months, despite some weather-related delays.

The $7.6 million project, which also involved water and sewer infrastructure improvements, began in 2024.

The project's first phase was completed ahead of schedule, in May 2025, and phase two began a few months later.

The Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) says a supercell tornado touched down near Glencoe.

Officials said the tornado, with a preliminary rating of EF0, left a narrow path of damage just west of the town on Thursday, June 25.

EF0 tornadoes are on the weaker end of the scale, with wind speeds ranging from 90 to 130 kilometres per hour.

A damage survey team will visit the area today to determine a final rating, length, and maximum width, and document any downburst or hail damage that may have occurred during the storm.

Environment Canada issued a red tornado warning for Sarnia-Lambton just before 4:30 p.m. Thursday. The national weather agency said it was tracking a severe thunderstorm, possibly producing a tornado moving east of Sarnia. The warning for Sarnia ended just before 5 p.m.

A red tornado warning was then issued for Chatham-Kent shortly after 7 p.m. when a storm cell capable of producing a tornado rolled through the region.

Environment Canada said a suspected tornado was found over Moraviantown at that time and moving east at 40 kilometres per hour.

Areas in the path included Thamesville, Ridgetown, Highgate, and Rodney.

However, a tornado or downburst has not yet been confirmed there.

Hail from the storm that rolled through Chatham-Kent on Thursday, June 25, 2026 (Photo courtesy of Michelle Zruna)

World Cup

Curacao 0 Ivory Coast 2

Ecuador 2 Germany 1

Tunisia 1 Netherlands 3

Japan 1 Sweden 1

Turkey 3 USA 2

Paraguay 0 Australia 0

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MLB

Texas 6 Toronto 5

Houston 2 Detroit 1

Kansas City 2 Tampa Bay 13

Seattle 1 Pittsburgh 5

Athletics 9 San Francisco 6

Philadelphia 10 Washington 5

Chicago Cubs 4 NY Mets 3

NY Yankees 3 Boston 6

Arizona at St. Louis, postponed

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CFL

Edmonton 23 Winnipeg 18

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WNBA

Los Angeles 97 Toronto 125

New York 88 Seattle 99

Dallas 84 Las Vegas 99

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Friday's Games

World Cup

Norway vs France, 3 p.m.

Senegal vs Iraq, 3 p.m.

Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia, 8 p.m.

Uruguay vs Spain, 8 p.m.

New Zealand vs Belgium, 11 p.m.

Egypt vs Iran, 11 p.m.

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MLB

Houston at Detroit, 6:40 p.m.

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 6:40 p.m.

Washington at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.

Texas at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.

Philadelphia at NY Mets, 7:10 p.m.

Seattle at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m.

NY Yankees at Boston, 7:10 p.m.

Arizona at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m.

Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 7:40 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee, 7:45 p.m.

Colorado at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m.

Miami at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.

Athletics at LA Angels, 9:38 p.m.

LA Dodgers at San Diego, 9:45 p.m.

Atlanta at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

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CFL

Toronto at Saskatchewan, 9 p.m.

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Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League (OJBLL)

Playoffs

Point Edward at Guelph, 8 p.m.

(Guelph leads series 2-0)

Owen Sound at Six Nations, 8 p.m.

(Six Nations leads 2-0)

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WINBA

Washington at Connecticut, 7:30 p.m.

Portland at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.

Atlanta at Golden State, 10 p.m.

The Province of Ontario is celebrating Canada Day with a week of free fishing.

The week-long celebration starts on Saturday and continues to next Friday.

Residents can fish without purchasing a fishing license or Outdoors Card.

"Whether you're a lifelong angler or casting a line for the very first time, our government is making it easier and more convenient to enjoy all that Ontario's world-class fishing has to offer," said Minister of Natural Resources Mike Harris. "With free fishing available across the province, Canada Day week is the perfect time to get outdoors, spend time with family and friends, and create lasting memories on the water."

All conservation license catch and size limits still apply, along with other fishing regulations.

Residents must carry identification issued by either the province or the federal government that shows their name and date of birth.

Recreational fishing supports local tourism and jobs in communities across Ontario. Every year, 1.16 million anglers spend $2.4-billion on recreational fishing.

Environment Canada said Thursday night that severe thunderstorms were moving further east after rain and high winds affected portions of the region.

A yellow level severe thunderstorm watch had been issued for most of southwestern Ontario.

Shortly before 3 p.m., Chatham-Kent saw a severe thunderstorm warning added to the thunderstorm watch from earlier in the day.

At the time, meteorologists predicted that Stoney Point/Pointe-aux-Roches, Pain Court, North Buxton, Oriole Parkway, and Chatham lay in the path of a thunderstorm travelling at about 40 km/h.

The watch was upgraded to a warning in Sarnia, just before 3:30 p.m. and for the remainder of Lambton County at around 4:10 p.m.

A red level tornado warning was issued for Sarnia-Lambton at around 4:25 p.m.

Environment Canada said meteorologists were tracking a severe thunderstorm that was possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible.

They called it a very dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation.

The tornado warning was lifted for the City of Sarnia at around 4:45 p.m., and replaced with a severe thunderstorm warning about 20 minutes later.

The tornado warning was downgraded to a severe thunderstorm warning for the rest of Lambton County just before 5:30 p.m.

As of 10 p.m. on Thursday, only Huron, Perth, and Wellington Counties remained on a severe thunderstorm watch.

The national weather agency said we could see wind gusts up to 90 km/h and up to toonie size hail. It advises that local utility outages are also possible.

Environment Canada said if threatening weather approaches, take cover in a basement or interior room. If outside, protect yourself from flying debris and hail and secure loose objects.

We're reminded to monitor for alerts and weather updates.

The chair of the Sarnia Police Service Board says plans for a proposed new police headquarters are on the "back burner" for now as the service focuses on necessary repairs at its Christina Street facility.

Funding for the proposed $91 million project was cut from the City of Sarnia's 2026 budget, which forced the board to reassess matters.

Repairs and upgrades to the current police facility were previously estimated to cost $4.45 million.

Chair Kelly Ash said there are a lot of repairs that need to take place at the current facility, including the front stairs, but she's not sure which items will take priority. Those details will be included in the Strategic Business Plan.

During Thursday's meeting, the board approved an extension to the 2023-2025 business plan to include 2026.

Deputy Chief Michael Van Sickle said the service is not in a position to finalize a new business plan.

"This is an opportunity for us to do some reevaluation of where we want to go. Obviously, the building project, which was a forefront of the organization for a while, has had its challenges. That's something we need to address. To prepare a strategic business plan now, I think, would be a disservice to the potential of a new board."

Deputy Chief Michael Van Sickle during the SPS board meeting on June 25, 2026. (Photo by Natalia Vega)

Van Sickle noted the board may change depending on the outcome of the 2026 municipal election.

"I think the best course of action is to extend this one and then, when a new board is formed, or potentially the same board, work on that for the future," Van Sickle said.

The 2023-2025 Strategic Business Plan will be reviewed in September.

Ash said possible repairs to the current building may impact the 2027 budget.

Meanwhile, an updated 2027 operating budget will be submitted to the board in the fall.

In 2025, the board approved a 2027 operating estimate of just over $40.7 million as part of a two-year budget outlook.

A report to the SPS Board noted several factors that warrant a reassessment of the budget before an update can be provided. For example, the city will not be in a position to finalize a budget for the service until a new council is sworn in, emerging pressures were not fully known when the two-year estimate was submitted, and ongoing collective agreement negotiations may impact the budget.

Pathways Health Centre for Children has announced the retirement of Chief Executive Officer Alison Morrison.

Morrison has been with Pathways for 28 years, first coming to the organization as a Speech-Language Pathologist in 1998.

“We have appreciated Alison’s thoughtful and caring leadership,” Board Chair Alison Mahon said in a news release. “She has put her heart and soul into Pathways, and with her team, she has created an organization that continues to adapt and look at strategies to grow and continually meet the needs of children and families. We wish Alison all the best in the next stage of her life.”

Over the more than two and a half decades of work with pathways, Morrison and the staff received several recognitions, including Accreditation with Exemplary Standing and the Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business Achievement Awards for “Cool Place to Work” and “Non-Profit of the Year”.

“I carry a deep sense of pride in the work of Pathways. It has been a privilege to be part of such a skilled, dedicated and compassionate team. Together, we have navigated complexity, grown our impact, and strengthened the care we provide. While I look forward with excitement to what is ahead for me, I am also excited to see how this organization will continue to grow, innovate, and deliver excellent care into the future,” Morrison said.

The Board is working with a search partner to support the recruitment of the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer.

The Town of Plympton-Wyoming is celebrating the opening of a brand new state of the art washroom facility near the baseball diamond at Canton Park.

It was made possible through a $150,000 capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF).

The building is fully accessible so that everyone is able to enjoy community events, recreational activities, and family gatherings.

Mayor Gary Atkinson said the washroom is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

He said the project promotes inclusivity, accessibility, and a more welcoming public space for everyone.

"The old facility was past its due date," said Atkinson. "We're quite fortunate to have applied for this grant and to have been successful. We're thankful the Ontario government and Ontario Trillium Foundation were able to support us on that."

Sarnia Lambton MPP Bob Bailey commented on the facility in a news release.

"I’m extremely pleased that the Town of Plympton-Wyoming was selected to receive this important grant from the Ontario government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation,” said Bailey. "Canton Park is a cherished community gathering place; the new accessible washroom is an important improvement and will benefit visitors to the park for years to come."

In 2025-26, OTF invested nearly $107 million into 746 community projects across the province.

They're aimed at enhancing economic well-being, fostering more active lifestyles, supporting child and youth development, providing spaces for people to come together and connect, and creating a more sustainable environment.

A 77-year-old Wallaceburg man will trek across the province to raise awareness and money for kids battling cancer.

Don Wells, a cancer survivor, is riding a motor scooter from Walpole Island to Parliament Hill in Ottawa as part of Don's Journey of Hope for Cancer.

"I like to be honest with the people and do the best I can for the kids that need it more than anybody else. It's not about us, it's about the children," said Wells.

He has completed several tours in the past, including one from Golden, British Columbia to Wallaceburg back in 2017, but Wells told CK News Today that this will be his last journey after being diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer.

"I'm going to do this last final tour on June 29th, on my 77th birthday," Wells explained. "I decided to do this final tour to help all these kids."

He was inspired while completing radiation therapy in London.

"When I was down in London, and I seen some of these kids and some of these adults, and what they're going through is just awful," Wells said.

Don's Journey of Hope for Cancer will consist of four or five people travelling 706 kilometres, avoiding major roadways and highways.

So far, Wells has raised roughly $5,000, which will be donated to the Children's Health Foundation and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

The convoy will start its journey at the Walpole Island Arena around 10 a.m. on Monday.

Atura Power says it will continue to explore opportunities at the former Lambton Generating Station (LGS) site.

In a statement sent to Sarnia News Today, the company said the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) didn't accept their proposal for a new natural gas power plant in St. Clair Township.

"While the Riverside Generating Station project was not selected through the IESO's recent procurement process, Atura Power remains appreciative of St. Clair Township, Indigenous communities, and industry groups for their strong support and collaboration," the statement read.

"Atura Power respects the IESO’s competitive process to ensure Ontario secures reliable and cost-effective electricity to meet evolving needs. The company will continue to assess future opportunities for the riverside site in alignment with system needs," Atura Power added.

St. Clair Township Mayor Jeff Agar reacted to the decision last week.

"I would like to give a recent update on information about the Riverside Generating Station 500 megawatt, 2 billion dollar Atura proposed build on the vacant OPG (Ontario Power Generation) site in St. Clair," Agar wrote in a Facebook post. "The proposal has been turned down by the IESO board in Toronto. I would like to give my sincere thanks to the Atura team, our St. Clair staff and council for the many hours that have been put into this proposal. I have been pursuing a use for this site for many years."

Agar said tax dollars, good paying jobs and spinoff work are lost as a result of the decision.

"In my mind, it was a good time for our provincial government to make it right after the previous government shut down our coal-fired plant," Agar said. "I am very disappointed that a few board members of the IESO said no to this project. They most likely do not have an idea of where St. Clair Township is located."

According to Agar, Atura wasn't the only rejected proposal.

"We had two more gas expansions and a battery storage that our council has supported with a municipal support resolution. These were also turned down. The three that were approved were two battery storage projects near Toronto and one in Kenora," Agar said.

Agar said he approached a minister in Toronto three years ago and said the municipality would purchase the former LGS property and open it up to business if there were no plans for it.

He said he plans to keep fighting to bring the former OPG site back to life.

Associate Minister of Energy-Intensive Industries Sam Oosterhoff announced on June 12 in London, the province had secured 640 megawatts (MW) of new electricity capacity through three selected projects under the capacity stream of the Second Long-Term Request for Proposals (LT2).

These projects were awarded 20-year contracts, with commercial operations expected to begin by May 1, 2030.

With additional procurement rounds still expected, Oosterhoff said they were going to "keep that momentum going" by advancing "the largest energy expansion plans in our history."

"New nuclear, new transmission infrastructure, new energy efficiency programs, putting money back into the pockets of hard working families and investments in emerging clean energy technologies," Oosterhoff said.

A recent announcement to increase the speed limit on Highway 402 has raised some concerns.

On Wednesday, the Ford Tories announced the highway's speed limit from Waterworks Road to 350 metres east of Colborne Road in Sarnia will increase to 110 kilometres per hour, as of July 31.

Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley said the westbound stretch of the highway between Modeland Road and Colborne Road is different, given the high volume of truck traffic heading to the Blue Water Bridge.

"We had hoped the Gordie Howe International Bridge would be open for business, that's not happening. So that means we're going to have a long, hot summer here of more truck traffic and perhaps more car traffic," Bradley said. "I hope the province has really taken a good look at that part, from Colborne out to Modeland, where increasing the speed significantly, given the history of that stretch of highway, may not be a good thing to do."

However, Bradley admits many drivers don't abide by the current speed limit anyways.

"Anyone that drives the highway can understand that," he said. "I think the one concern would be that there have been a number of major traffic accidents in this particular stretch between Colborne and Modeland, and I hope that they (the province) have done their diligence on what the impact of this will be."

Bradley said in the past, there have been inconsistencies with speed limits between the Blue Water Bridge and Modeland Road, making it confusing for drivers.

"Trying to bring in some consistency is good, I just hope they've taken a really good look at the safety issues," Bradley said.

Currently, the speed limit on the westbound Highway 402 at Indian Road is 70 km/h approaching the international border crossing. The speed limit increase on Highway 402 follows a previous boost in 2022 from Waterworks Road to London, following a three-year pilot project.

With files from Natalia Vega. 

Much of the optimism many had about an upcoming court battle against the proposed Dresden Landfill was lost during a recent public meeting.

Members of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent's (CK) administration held an information session on Wednesday, June 24, answering residents' questions and outlining all efforts to stop the project.

All questions were submitted before the session, with staff explaining that many focused on the planned court hearing in September. The municipality argues that York1 Environmental Waste Solutions, which is seeking to construct the landfill, needs land-use planning approvals. The company believes it doesn't, since the property was previously used as a dump.

Emily Crawford, the Director of Legal Services for CK, said it could take months to reach a decision after the hearing.

She added that even if they were to win, York1 would still have other avenues to get the project approved. This includes going through CK's council and appealing any decision with the Ontario Land Tribunal.

What sucked the air out of the room was a comment from Crawford, who claimed the province can simply bypass the municipality whenever it wants through a Minister Zoning Order.

Councillor Rhonda Jubenville, whose Ward includes Dresden, told CK News Today she understands that the information shared wasn't what many people wanted to hear, but sitting down and just accepting the loss isn't an option.

"If we just give up and say we're going to lose, then it's an easy battle [for York1]. If we keep proposing roadblocks and going through all the processes, it's gonna be a little more difficult for them," she added.

Another piece of information that didn't sit well with the crowd came from a traffic study done by York1. According to the municipality's administration, all traffic to the landfill would avoid going directly through Dresden, but would go through the nearby communities of Thamesville and Kent Bridge.

"It almost makes me think, did they purposely avoid going through Dresden to appease the people in Dresden, and aren't worried about the people in Thamesville and Kent Bridge," added Jubenville.

Also shared at the meeting was that the municipality has spent around $125,000 fighting the project. A lot of this money has been spent on legal experts.

Chairman of Dresden Citizens Against Reckless Environmental Disposal (Dresden C.A.R.E.D.) Rob Simpson, has no issue with the costs. He hasn't been a fan of York1's efforts to get the project approved, so any money spent fighting back is well spent.

"York1 came in and slapped a lawsuit on Chatham-Kent before they sat down for real. Walpole Island Chief Leela Thomas said [York1] said basically, we don't have to talk to you," he added.

The municipality's administration ended the meeting by assuring the public that it would provide updates whenever they get new information.

World Cup

Switzerland 2 Canada 1

Bosnia and Herzegovina 3 Qatar 1

Morocco 4 Haiti 2

Scotland 0 Brazil 3

South Africa 1 South Korea 0 

Czechia 0 Mexico 3

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MLB

Houston 3 Toronto 1

NY Yankees 4 Detroit 2

Texas 2 Miami 4

Chicago Cubs 10 NY Mets 3

Cleveland 4 Chicago White Sox 3

Boston 6 Colorado 8

Baltimore 6 LA Angels 7

Kansas City 3 Tampa Bay 5

Seattle 1 Pittsburgh 11

Philadelphia 5 Washington 4

Milwaukee 6 Cincinnati 5

Chicago Cubs 10 NY Mets 5

LA Dodgers 4 Minnesota 3

Arizona 9 St. Louis 4

Atlanta 2 San Diego 5 

Athletics 1 San Francisco 2 

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WNBA

Minnesota 78 Washington 76

Phoenix 111 Indiana 109

Portland 78 Chicago 101

Atlanta 66 Golden State 77

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Thursday's Games

World Cup

Curacao vs Ivory Coast, 4 p.m.

Ecuador vs Germany, 4 p.m.

Tunisia vs Netherlands, 7 p.m.

Japan vs Sweden, 7 p.m.

Turkey vs USA, 10 p.m.

Paraguay vs Australia, 10 p.m.

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MLB

Kansas City at Tampa Bay, 12:10 p.m.

Seattle at Pittsburgh, 12:35 p.m.

Athletics at San Francisco, 3:45 p.m.

Houston at Detroit, 6:40 p.m.

Philadelphia at Washington, 6:45 p.m.

Texas at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at NY Mets, 7:10 p.m.

NY Yankees at Boston, 7:10 p.m.

Arizona at St. Louis, 7:45 p.m.

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WNBA

Los Angeles at Toronto, 7 p.m.

New York at Seattle, 10 p.m.

Dallas at Las Vegas, 10 p.m.

The province is increasing the speed limit again along sections of Highway 402.

From Waterworks Road to 350 metres east of Colborne Road in Sarnia, and on a short stretch between Highway 401 to White Oak Road in London, the speed limit will be 110 kilometres an hour beginning July 31, 2026.

In 2022, the Ford government boosted the speed limit along the 402 from Waterworks Road to London to 110km/h an hour following a pilot project in 2019.

In a news release, the Minister of Transportation Prabmeet Sarkaria said the government is helping drivers get where they're going faster and safely.

“We’re going to keep supporting commuters, workers and businesses by investing in our $31 billion plan to build and expand roads and highways, so we can get people and goods moving across Ontario and keep workers on the job," Sarkaria said.

Other roadways getting a speed limit boost between now and the end of September include, the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) and sections of Highways 400, 401, 403, 416, and 417.

Once in effect, nearly 89 per cent of the highway network in Ontario will have a posted speed limit of 110 km/hour, up from 43 per cent.

The province said with the new speed limit in place, drivers travelling from Sarnia to Toronto could save nearly 20 minutes.

Sarnia-Lambton Crime Stoppers is expanding its community sign initiative to St. Clair Township.

The organization has received approval to place its signage, which includes information on how to submit tips anonymously, across the municipality.

Board Member Laurissa Ellsworth told council it's designed to promote public safety, encourage community engagement, and remind residents they can play an important part in preventing and solving crimes while staying anonymous.

"We know that crime affects us all," said Ellsworth. "Whether it's drug related activities, vandalism, theft, property crime, or other behaviour... the impacts extend beyond the immediate victim. Crime affects families, businesses, neighbourhoods, schools, and ultimately the quality of life of a community."

Ellsworth said many people have information that could help police investigations, but are reluctant to come forward because they fear retaliation, being involved in court proceedings, or being identified.

"Crime Stoppers exists to remove those barriers," Ellsworth said. "For more than four decades, Crime Stoppers programs across Canada have provided citizens with a safe and anonymous way to share information about criminal activities. Individuals submit information without revealing their identity, and that information is forwarded to law enforcement for investigation."

Ellsworth said in some cases, tips contributing to an arrest or resolution of a case are eligible for a cash reward.

"Our message is simple, if you know something, say something anonymously," she said.

The signs will be placed in highly visible locations throughout the community, including municipal entrances, community centres, parks, and recreation facilities where residents and visitors regularly gather.

"Crime prevention is most effective when communities and law enforcement work together," Ellsworth said. "Municipal governments, police services, community organizations, businesses, schools and residents all have a role to play. The community sign initiative is a simple and cost effective way to strengthen that partnership and keep the message of community safety visible year round."

Crime Stoppers launched its sign project in May in Petrolia.

The Village of Point Edward's Canada Day celebration lines up with the last day of school this year.

It was scheduled to take place at Waterfront Park, under the Blue Water Bridges, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 25.

*However, due to inclement weather in the forecast, the event will instead be held at the Point Edward Arena/Hall on Monk Street.

A variety of free activities are planned, including inflatables, games, and live music.

There will also be face painting, balloon creations, pizza, and cupcakes.

There's now a two way race for the mayor's seat in Plympton-Wyoming.

Tim Wilkins filed his nomination papers on Friday, June 19.

In a post to social media, Wilkins stated he was born and raised in the community.

"This campaign is not about looking backward. It is about looking forward. It is about building trust, ensuring residents feel heard and respected, and creating a stronger future for our community," said Wilkins.

He is running against incumbent Gary Atkinson who previously announced he was running for re-election.

The municipal election is on October 26, and the deadline to file is August 21.

Those interested in seeking a seat on council must be over the age of 18, a Canadian citizen and reside or own property in the municipality they're running in.

A brand new concert event will be coming to Sarnia's Centennial Park this fall.

Tickets are now on sale for the Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton's Rocktoberfest, in partnership with Revelree.

Manager of Fund Development & Communications Marie Marcy-Smids said the two day event runs October 2 and 3 at the Suncor Agora.

She said it's part of their 40th anniversary celebrations.

"On the first night, Friday night, we have a headliner Dwayne Gretzky. They are filling stadiums and venues all over Canada," said Marcy-Smids. "We also have on that night, The Hip Machine, Twang Bastards and Livewire. Saturday night, we have secured 54-40, the Cory James Mitchell Band, we have Little White Lies and we have Boneyard. It's an all-Canadian weekend. There'll be food, fun, there'll be activities for the kids."

Throughout the weekend, guests can also enjoy traditional Bavarian-inspired cuisine, festival favourites, local beverages, and Oktoberfest-themed experiences.

Marcy-Smits said they're hoping to raise $80,000, noting the agency is only 48 per cent funded by the Ministry of Health.

"Any of the money raised stays in Sarnia-Lambton to support the families that need us at a critical time because most people, when they arrive at our doorstep, are in crisis," she said. "The amount of people affected in Sarnia-Lambton, with care partners included, is about 10,500. That's a lot of people for our population. We are an aging population and the services that we provide and the support we give is probably just going to only become more prevalent over the next 10 years."

Marcy-Smids said he excitement is building, and she's thankful for the support from the Revelree team.

"They wholeheartedly dove in to help us out with this," said Marcy-Smids. "They are handling all the negotiations with bands and they'll be handling the setup of that end of it and then we are doing the rest of it. So it's a good partnership for us. Our hope is that it could become an annual event."

Marcy-Smids is hoping Rocktoberfest will help fill the void left by Revelree and Borderfest not taking place in 2026.

"We don't have anything locally in an Oktoberfest kind of theme," she said. "We have the Brigden Fair, which is the following weekend, but other than that, we don't. So we thought this was the perfect event to provide to the community when there isn't anything else."

Tickets can be purchased on Revelree's website.

The presale prices, starting at $54.40, are in effect until July 9.

World Cup

Portugal 5 Uzbekistan 0

England 0 Ghana 0

Panama 0 Croatia 1

Colombia 1 DR Congo 0

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MLB

Houston 9 Toronto 7

Kansas City 12 Tampa Bay 5

NY Yankees 4 Detroit 3

Texas 4 Miami 6

Seattle 3 Pittsburgh 2

Philadelphia 14 Washington 9

Chicago Cubs 9 NY Mets 6

Milwaukee 2 Cincinnati 0

Cleveland 1 Chicago White Sox 2

LA Dodgers 12 Minnesota 3

Arizona 4 St. Louis 3

Boston 5 Colorado 2

Baltimore 1 LA Angels 5

Atlanta 6 San Diego 7

Athletics 1 San Francisco 3

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WNBA

New York 87 Las Vegas 76

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Wednesday's Games

World Cup

Switzerland vs Canada, 3 p.m.

Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar, 3 p.m.

Morocco vs Haiti, 6 p.m.

Scotland vs Brazil, 6 p.m.

South Africa vs South Korea, 9 p.m.

Czechia vs Mexico, 9 p.m.

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MLB

Texas at Miami, 12:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at NY Mets, 1:10 p.m.

Cleveland at Chicago White Sox, 2:10 p.m.

Boston at Colorado, 3:10 p.m.

Baltimore at LA Angels, 4:07 p.m.

Kansas City at Tampa Bay, 6:40 p.m.

Seattle at Pittsburgh, 6:40 p.m.

NY Yankees at Detroit, 6:40 p.m.

Philadelphia at Washington, 6:45 p.m.

Houston at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.

Milwaukee at Cincinnati, 7;10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at NY Mets, 7:10 p.m.

LA Dodgers at Minnesota, 7:40 p.m.

Arizona at St. Louis, 7:45 p.m.

Atlanta at San Diego, 8:40 p.m.

Athletics at San Francisco, 9:45 p.m.

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WNBA

Minnesota at Washington, 7:30 p.m.

Phoenix at Indiana, 7:30 p.m.

Portland at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Atlanta at Golden State, 10 p.m.

Fundraising for the Brights Grove Library Expansion project is off to a booming start.

Community members and members of the Brights Grove Library Committee (BGLC) gathered Tuesday at the library for the announcement of the official start of the campaign.

"I've doubted it numerous times over the five years that I've been involved, but the donors who have come to us without us even asking have put so much wind in both our sails to stay the course and fight for this, and it is going to be amazing when it is built. People are going to love this," said Mark Moran, co-chair of the Brights Grove Library Committee.

The gathering was not only to celebrate those who have already donated but to officially launch the community fundraising campaign for the project.

"We're at $735,000 now, pledged of a $1 million campaign, not that we can't go over that, and we haven't asked anyone for money, except for one group, three weeks ago, because we haven't really had that opportunity and that wherewithal to do that yet. Now we can, and we're eager to get started," said Moran.

Groups that have already donated include the Huron Grove Foundation, the Sue Park Foundation, and the Norman and Judith Alix Foundation. During Tuesday's event the Brights Grove Optimist Club announced a donation of $50,000.

The library expansion project has been in the works for many years and will include renovations to the current building as well as an over 7,000 square foot addition.

"The building expansion project was driven by the community's desire for a modern and accessible public building right here in Brights Grove that would continue to provide access to valued traditional library service, but will now also be able to provide new services," said Manager of Library Services, Darlene Coke. "Libraries across the globe have moved away from places that simply hold books to places where people meet, where people use technology that they learn through play, or that they can access other government or community resources, like help with job searching, or the ability to access online appointments with medical professionals, educational institutions, or other professional services."

Other improvements include accessible washrooms, a chair lift, improved operational spaces and moving the gallery space currently on the second floor to the main level.

There is no official timeline for construction, but the BGLC hopes to have shovels in the ground by the end of the year.

Sarnia City Council approved the Brights Grove Library fundraising framework and associated donation recognition agreements during a recent council meeting in an 8-1 vote, with opposition from Councillor Terry Burrell.

Two suspects are wanted in an attempted carjacking in central Sarnia.

Just after 12 a.m. Tuesday, a person seated in their vehicle in a driveway on Maria Street spotted two unknown men wearing baggy clothing walking behind the vehicle.

It's alleged they approached the car and pointed what were believed to be pellet guns at the victim, demanding their car keys.

While putting the vehicle in reverse to get away, a loud pop was heard and the driver's side window shattered.

Police said the two suspects then took off on foot toward the intersection of Maria and Mitton Street.

They're both described as white, slim, and wearing dark baggy clothing. Police said one also had an orange bandana.

Responding officers conducted a search of the area and were unable to locate the suspects.

A video of the incident is posted on the Sarnia Police Service's YouTube page.

Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspects.

Anyone with information, or video from the area from 11:45 p.m. on June 22 to about 12:30 a.m. on June 23 is asked to call Sarnia police at 519-344-8861.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-332-TIPS (8477) or online at www.p3tips.com.

On this week's episode of Sarnia Lambton Beyond the Headlines, Josh Boyce chats with former Inn of the Good Shepherd Executive Director Myles Vanni.

They talk about how he's doing in retirement, the state of the local foodbank, and his other passions including helping to build water wells in Uganda.

The executive director of the Sarnia and District Humane Society says the recent community support to purchase a parcel of land at Centennial Park for a proposed expansion has been "overwhelming."

In a unanimous decision, city council declared 2.14 acres of land as surplus during Monday's meeting.

Mayor Mike Bradley's motion to give the humane society first right of refusal passed in an 8-1 vote, with an amendment from City/County Councillor Chrissy McRoberts for the city to have first right of refusal should the humane society purchase the land and later decide to sell.

Councillor Terry Burrell voted against the motion.

"If they want to buy it, they should buy it. And if they don't want to buy it, they should not buy it. But the first right of refusal situation really just spoils the value of the property," Burrell said. "It's not a good idea, in my opinion."

City/County Councillor Bill Dennis' amendment to immediately transfer the land to the humane society at cost did not receive support.

City staff said a public notice regarding the parkland will be posted for 21 days, and they will seek council direction during the July meeting to solicit expressions of interest for about six to eight weeks.

Sarnia and District Humane Society Board Chair Bob Farlow said Monday's decision is "a big positive" for them as design plans for the proposed expansion are already done.

The humane society has been looking to expand for about six years, but previous plans fell through.

Executive Director Donna Pyette said once purchasing details are finalized, the plan is to move forward with a capital campaign.

"The design is already done, from being done years ago, not much has changed. It's just a better environment for the animals in our care with indoor/outdoor [spaces], a maternity ward for mums and pups and kittens and cats," Pyette said. "Of course, the affordable veterinary clinic will be a big one to continue to help our community."

Design plans will soon be posted on a dedicated web page and shared over social media," Pyette said.

Over the past week, there has been an outpouring of support over social media for the humane society's plans.

"We've always had really good support from the community but to see it in those numbers was jaw-dropping for a lot of us, very emotional for staff at the shelter," Pyette said. "They feel the stress every day of working in an environment that's just not quite big enough and we have to always be making compromises."

To make more space for the animals, Pyette said the last three offices were recently moved out into a trailer.

"Just knowing that people are out there and supporting them (staff), gives them a lot of hope that we need," Pyette said. "Your hope gets diminished when you have to keep going through these things over the last six years."

The humane society currently has a lease agreement with the city for $1 per year for its Exmouth Street building.

Police are investigating another break and enter at the Sarnia Farmers Market.

A caller told police a unknown person was seen on video inside the building on Proctor Street at 3:47 a.m. on Monday.

The caller attended the building and found the outside door open.

Responding officers cleared the building and nobody was found inside.

No major damage was reported, except for one cash drawer. Another cash drawer was found to be missing $100.

Sarnia police have released security video with hopes of identifying the suspect. It's posted on the Sarnia Police Service's YouTube page.

Less than three months ago, Sarnia police responded to an early morning break-in at the market.

Anyone with information is asked to contact city police at 519-344-8861 or Sarnia-Lambton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

A woodworking project at Great Lakes Secondary School (GLSS) will have a meaningful impact on those living with dementia and other cognitive impairments.

As part of a partnership with Bluewater Health, students in Mr. Siebert’s senior woodworking class recently designed and built three raised planter boxes and a set of cornhole boards for the Cognitively Complex Care Unit's outdoor patio space.

“This project is a wonderful example of what happens when schools and community organizations come together around a shared goal,” said Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) CEO Gary Girardi in a media release. “At LKDSB, we believe these partnerships are the heartbeat of our schools."

The 24-bed Cognitively Complex Care Unit offers therapeutic outdoor programming where patients can be immersed in a calming environment and spend time with family.

“We are grateful to the students of Mr. Siebert’s Senior Woodworking class for designing and building the planters and surprising us with the cornhole boards," said Bluewater Health Foundation Executive Director Kathy Alexander. "These items will make such a difference to the patients on the Cognitively Complex Care Unit. What a wonderful example of kindness in action!”

Hospital staff said an existing raised garden bed had offered patients an opportunity to socialize and perform tasks, so the addition of three more boxes will provide more individuals with the chance to garden.

"These opportunities promote purpose, engagement, dignity, and connection, while creating a welcoming environment for patients and families to enjoy together,” said Bluewater Health Director of Rehabilitation Services, Stroke, Geriatrics and Rural Health Paula Gilmore.

The LKDSB said the project also provided students with the opportunity to apply their skills and give back to the community.

Plenty of scoffs could be heard in council chambers on Monday as city council approved planning amendments for a controversial affordable housing development on Cathcart Boulevard.

Official plan and zoning by-law amendments for a four-storey, 94-unit apartment building at the former St. Bartholomew's Church passed in an 8-1 vote.

City/County Councillor Bill Dennis voted against the recommendation, citing resident concerns about safety and community impact.

"Given the other situations we have in Sarnia regarding county housing projects and neighbourhood trauma, these concerns are very, very real to some neighbours," Dennis said. "They deserve more than vague assurances that everything will be fine, without clear answers, without clear eligibility criteria, without a neighbourhood protection plan, without endorsable accountability measures if problems arise."

During the meeting, County of Lambton Housing Manager Melisa Johnson reiterated the county's decision in March.

"Council did declare the use of that property as RGI, rent-geared-to-income housing, and not supportive housing. The intended use is to operate just like Jubilee Gardens is currently," Johnson said.

Councillor Terry Burrell said he supported the motion, taking the county at its word.

"We definitely need housing in our community for people with lower incomes," Burrell said. "There are many people who are paying $20,000 a year for their apartments."

However, longtime area resident Debbie Willis was not convinced by the county's statement.

During her delegation to city council, Willis accused the county of not giving area residents enough notice to attend February's public meetings.

"Cathcart neighbourhood property owners are deeply concerned with the lack of county transparency and how they want to transform our low-density neighbourhood to a high-density cluster build," Willis said.  

She presented a petition with 211 signatures of neighbouring residents who are opposed to the proposed development.

"The issue isn't affordable housing. We have affordable housing there. The issue is high density -- number one -- is the big issue. Number two, there's nothing stopping the county from changing the designation," Willis said to local media outside of council chambers. 

Council chambers during the June 22, 2026 meeting. (Photo by Natalia Vega)

Councillor Anne Marie Gillis noted during the meeting that it was a planning matter and not approving the recommendation could have opened the door for a larger build to take place.

"One of the problems I do have is I think even this is an overbuild on this site," Gillis said, who also noted concerns over the site's setback and lack of sidewalks on the north side of Cathcart Boulevard.

"I think the city has to take some ownership with its infrastructure when this goes in, or if it goes in," Gillis continued. "You have to have some place for people to walk, you have to have somewhere for people to ride their bikes, you have to have a decent transit system that will accommodate the number of people you have coming in here."

B.M. Ross & Associates Ltd. Planning Consultant Jordan Fohkens said the nine metre setback is much larger than what the city currently requires.

"Throughout this whole review, we were very cognoscent of the fact that we want to increase separation from the neighbours, more specifically the neighbours to the north," Fohkens said.

A site plan and detailed drawings will go back to the City of Sarnia to review at a later date, Fohkens said. Parking details (79 in total) will be subject to the site plan process. Parking will be shared with Jubilee Gardens, an existing 42-unit, two-storey apartment building on the Cathcart property (700-718 Cathcart Boulevard).

Clarke Construction Inc. was awarded a $505,238 contract for the reconstruction of Ontario Street.

The project, between Russell Street to Gibson Street, includes new road, curb and gutter, sidewalk, storm and sanitary infrastructure

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Improvements will be made to one of the baseball diamonds at Clearwater Park.

Council awarded a $507,573 contract to Van Roestel Contracting Ltd. to complete upgrades to Clearwater Ball Diamond #1. However, council asked staff to report back with further details about the company and recent projects they've completed.

The Clearwater project will include new fencing and backstop, a new LED lighting system, drainage improvements, and the installation of a clay surface.

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Sports betting may be introduced at the Sarnia casino.

City council approved an amendment to the Municipality Contribution Agreement, as the OLG considers introducing sports betting at Hiawatha Horse Park's gaming site, either via a sportsbook or sports betting kiosks.

While there isn't a confirmed introduction date, under the amended agreement, the city would receive a share of the revenue generated from sports betting.

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Council approved a staff recommendation to adopt the Kenwick Park Improvement Plan report and defer its implementation to future budget deliberations.

Several enhancements are proposed for the Bright's Grove park, including an accessible boardwalk, as well as pavilion and gazebo improvements.

Mayor Mike Bradley reiterated the need to get resident feedback as plans progress.

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City council wants to see more details about the proposed Sarnia BACE facility before disbursing funds.

The matter was tabled to July's council meeting.

The proposed sport and activity centre is planned to be built behind the Goodwill on Michigan Avenue.

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Council adopted a revised territorial acknowledgement.

Councillors Bill Dennis and Terry Burrell were both opposed, citing legal concerns.

"There are no known cases in Canadian law that have relied upon a territorial land acknowledgment as evidence to support a claim for land," read a report to council.

Mayor Mike Bradley also suggested that, in the future, willing council members take turns reading the land acknowledgement so it's more meaningful.

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City staff have been directed to draft a renovictions licensing bylaw.

Director of Advocacy and Legal Services for the Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario Douglas Kwan said since Hamilton's renoviction bylaw took effect in January 2025, there has been an 80 per cent drop in the number of renoviction applications at the Landlord and Tenant Board.

Chatham-Kent approved its own renoviction bylaw on June 22.

A draft bylaw with cost analysts will return to council for consideration at a later date.

World Cup

Argentina 2 Austria 0

France 3 Iraq 0

Norway 3 Senegal 2

Jordan 1 Algeria 2

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MLB

Houston 2 Toronto 4

NY Yankees 3 Detroit 5

Kansas City 2 Tampa Bay 1

Texas 4 Miami 3

Philadelphia 1 Washington 4

Chicago Cubs at NY Mets, 7:10 p.m.

Milwaukee 2 Cincinnati 1

LA Dodgers 2 Minnesota 1

Cleveland 5 Chicago White Sox 6

Arizona 2 St. Louis 3

Boston 2 Colorado 3

Baltimore 6 LA Angels 1

Atlanta 0 San Diego 1

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WNBA

Chicago 63 Connecticut 92

Toronto 87 Atlanta 94

Phoenix 77 Indiana 86

Dallas 112 Seattle 110 (OT)

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Tuesday's Games

World Cup

Portugal vs Uzbekistan, 1 p.m.

England vs Ghana, 4 p.m.

Panama vs Croatia, 7 p.m.

Colombia vs DR Congo, 10 p.m.

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MLB

Houston at Toronto, 4:07 p.m.

Kansas City at Tampa Bay, 6:40 p.m.

NY Yankees at Detroit, 6:40 p.m.

Texas at Miami, 6:40 p.m.

Seattle at Pittsburgh, 6:40 p.m.

Philadelphia at Washington, 6:45 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at NY Mets, 7:10 p.m.

Milwaukee at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.

Cleveland at Chicago White Sox, 7:40 p.m.

LA Dodgers at Minnesota, 7:40 p.m.

Arizona at St. Louis, 7:45 p.m.

Boston at Colorado, 8:40 p.m.

Baltimore at LA Angels, 9:38 p.m.

Atlanta at San Diego, 9:40 p.m.

Athletics at San Francisco, 9:45 p.m.

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WNBA

New York at Las Vegas, 10 p.m.