Fly-in event held at Sarnia’s Chris Hadfield Airport. August 14, 2021. (Photo by Natalia Vega)Fly-in event held at Sarnia’s Chris Hadfield Airport. August 14, 2021. (Photo by Natalia Vega)
Sarnia

Fourth annual SOAR to return to Sarnia's airport this weekend

Vintage aircraft will be flying into Sarnia's Chris Hadfield Airport this weekend for the fourth annual Sarnia Ontario Aviation Rally (SOAR).

Arrivals will start after 4 p.m. on Friday, August 9 ahead of Saturday's main event.

"It's something to bring folks out to see their airport, see where their tax money is going and to showcase aviation, general aviation and promote having an airport and the things it can do for the community," said SOAR Coordinator Mark Seibutis.

There will be static viewing displays of ex-military, new, homebuilt and production aircraft.

Additionally, Col. Chris Hadfield will be in attendance for a signing of his new book at Hangar 10 on Saturday.

Seibutis said the flight school will open the event.

"This is where it all starts, you start with a private license first before you ever become an airline pilot or in the air force," he said.

COPA 7 President Bruce Bond said this is something the organization wants to promote.

"They want to mentor new pilots, young and old to enjoy aviation and to see what it's all about," he said.

The free event which includes a fly-in is on from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.    

Donations will be accepted for Pathways Health Centre of Children.

Read More Local Stories

Rain (Photo by Doctor_bass/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images)

Rainfall warning in effect

An approaching weather system, known as a Colorado low, has led Environment Canada to issue rainfall warnings across southwestern and midwestern Ontario.

Sarnia police uniform logos. Photo courtesy Sarnia Police Service.

Use of force by Sarnia police steady year over year

According to a report presented to the Sarnia Police Service Board late last month, 99.8 percent of the calls in 2024 were without any use of force, which is described as the use of a weapon on an individual.

Sarnia City Hall. October, 2023 Blackburn Media photo by Melanie Irwin

Sarnia council briefs

Sarnia council has decided to permanently allow the use of e-bikes on trails and pathways and building investment needs at Pat Stapleton Arena have been referred to the 2026 budget.