A statue of Wiarton Willie in South Bruce Peninsula. (Screenshot courtesy of South Bruce Peninsula)A statue of Wiarton Willie in South Bruce Peninsula. (Screenshot courtesy of South Bruce Peninsula)
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Wiarton Willie says....

It's an early spring according to Wiarton Willie.

In an unconventional predication, South Bruce Peninsula released a video with the support of Bruce Power giving some historical reference to how Groundhog Day evolved in Wiarton.

Bruce Power is the sole sponsor of the 65th annual Wiarton Willie celebration.

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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.