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Perth Wellington Seniors Active Living Centres get funding

Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece has announced a nearly $177,000 investment in four Seniors Active Living Centre Programs in the riding.

Pettapiece said it's part of the plan to help Ontario’s seniors stay active, healthy, independent, and socially connected to their communities. He added it will help seniors overcome financial barriers or social isolation.

The North Perth Seniors Centre will receive $22,000, while Spruce Lodge Home for the Aged gets nearly $53,000.

The Friendship Centre for St. Marys & Area Seniors will see $49,418 in funding, and the Stratford Kiwanis Community Centre will use $52,727 for the Active Living Centre Programs.

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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)

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