The Blyth Festival is heading into a new year on a solid base.
This past season saw a six per cent increase in paid attendance for main stage performances. The festival is reporting a small surplus.
There's also been a 22 percent increase in "shoulder season" usage at the Memorial Hall, and a new artistic director is in place.
The festival plans to work closely with North Huron on a newer marketing plan to attract more theatre patrons and visitors to Blyth.
Police said Mark McLeod, of no fixed address, has not been seen since January 13 in Sault Ste. Marie, and was reported missing on April 16.
The City of Sarnia is planning an information session next week, to help anyone thinking of running in the upcoming 2026 Ontario Municipal Election.
Vendors will be selling an array of items, including comics, games, cards, posters, and vinyl records.
The festival will kick off on Friday, April 17 and continue through to Tuesday, April 21.
The Toronto Blue Jays suffered a 2-1 loss Thursday to the Milwaukee Brewers to drop the series.
Aamjiwnaang First Nation is informing its members legal action has been filed against INEOS in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
