A significant increase in the price of garbage bag tags is on the way for the city of Owen Sound.
On Friday, council approved a motion to increase bag tag prices by 40 per cent, from $2.50 per tag to $3.50.
City staff had recommended a tag price of $3.25, but council, in a recorded 5-3 vote, opted to up to $3.50 per bag.
The changes will take effect in January 2024.
The national weather agency said when air pollution levels are high, people should limit time spent outdoors and consider rescheduling outdoor activities and sports events.
The health unit said it happened at around 6:45 p.m. Monday outside of Star Variety near the corner of Confederation Street and Lansdowne Avenue in Sarnia.
On Sunday, July 13, at 12:23 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Lambton EMS, and Plympton-Wyoming Fire Department responded to the blaze on Zone Street.
Sarnia police and Lambton OPP stopped 19 commercial vehicles, and issued 22 charges, during a joint traffic safety initiative July 10.
West Region OPP Sgt. Ed Sanchuk said motorists will notice an increased police presence on area roads and highways.
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