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July 14, 2025 Mid Day News

Sarnia News Today

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Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility.

Smoke from forest fires over northern Ontario has moved into the area, causing the air quality to deteriorate.

The poor air quality may persist through the day and possibly into Tuesday for some areas.

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As smoke levels increase, health risks increase. Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events.

You may experience mild and common symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough. More serious but less common symptoms include wheezing, chest pains or severe cough. If you think you are having a medical emergency, seek immediate medical assistance.

People more likely to be impacted by outdoor air pollution, including people aged 65 and older, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with an existing illness or chronic health condition, and people who work outdoors, should reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms.

Visit http://www.airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

A prolonged period of extreme heat and humidity continues.

What:
Daytime highs of 29 to 32 degrees Celsius and a humidex of 35 to 40.
Overnight lows of 19 to 23 degrees Celsius, providing little relief from the heat.

When:
Continuing through Thursday.

Additional information:
Southern Ontario will experience hot and humid conditions now through much of this week. A shift in the weather pattern late this week will likely end this multi-day period of heat and humidity Thursday night.

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For more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/climate-change-health/extreme-heat/how-protect-yourself.html https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/climate-change-health/extreme-heat/who-is-at-risk.html

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.

The day will start with partly cloudy through the late morning hours, transitioning to clearing

Expect a day of partly cloudy with clear spells

The daily average number of COVID-19 cases locally has seen a slight drop.
<a href="https://lambtonpublichealth.ca/2019-novel-coronavirus/summary-of-covid-19-cases-in-lambton-county/">Lambton Public Health</a> reported 77 new lab confirmed cases of the virus in its weekly update Wednesday, with a daily average of 10 cases. That's down from 12 last week.
Since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, there have been 14,538 infections and 166 related deaths in Sarnia-Lambton.
The health unit said there are three outbreaks reported in congregate living settings.
There are nine COVID-positive patients at <a href="https://www.bluewaterhealth.ca/covid-19-novel-coronavirus-information-frequently-asked-questions">Bluewater Health</a>.

Coronavirus test concept with blood test tubes, test form and other medical objects
© Can Stock Photo / alexbowmore

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Core Jackson (Photo courtesy of Utah Athletics)

Damage to a downtown Sarnia clothing store following a break and enter - July 14/25 (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service)

Sarnia police are asking for help to identify a theft suspect. July 2025. (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service)

Crash at Wellington Street and Finch Drive, April 21, 2025. Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service. 

Distribution at one of The Inn of the Good Shepherd's Mobile Market stops in 2025. Submitted photo.

An Ontario Provincial Police cruiser. (Photo by OPP)

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