Midwestern

Minto Lifts Burn Ban

Minto Fire has lifted the ban on open air burning thanks to the significant rainfall.

However, residents should still follow burning regulations, and must call to obtain a permit for fires larger than 3 metres diameter by 3 metres in height.

Small contained cooking fires are allowed without a permit, but fire officials ask residents to use caution.

The long overdue rain has a number of midwestern Ontario communities dropping their burn bans, including Lucknow, Huron County and South Bruce Peninsula.

Read More Local Stories

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.