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Team Canada wins gold at U17 Pan American Softball Championship

Team Canada have captured gold at the U17 Men's Pan American Softball Championships in Guatemala.

After losing their opening game to the United States, Canada rattled off 6 straight wins to capture gold on Saturday, downing Mexico 4-1 in the championship game. Reese Yantzi of Shakespeare, Ontario was great on the mound as he limited Mexico to just 4 hits.

The Canadian team also featured Owen Rahn of Durham, Ontario, who also plays for the PJHL's Mount Forest Patriots, as well as Mason McKay of Tavistock, Jackson Pegelo of Cargill and Matthew Weiler of Hepworth.

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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.