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Bill C-51 Protests Set for Collingwood, Fergus and Stratford

Protesters in Collingwood, Stratford and Fergus will rally against the Harper Government's new anti-terrorism bill Saturday afternoon.

The protests will be part of a national day of action from critics of Bill C-51, saying it gives government agencies too much power.

Below is a list of locations and times for the three protests.

Stratford - Freeland Gardens, 1pm to 3pm. Fergus - Consevative MP Michael Chong’s Constituency office, 3pm-5pm Collingwood - Conservative MP Kellie Leitch's Constituency office, 12pm-2pm

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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.