Taxi fares are going up.
City council has approved the rate increase recommended by the Sarnia Police Services Board.
Flag drops, kilometre and wait time charges will now increase 9.6 per cent.
The flag drop rate goes up to $4 and $3.50 for seniors, and the meter rate increases 85 cents to $3 a kilometre.
Cab companies approached the board last year for an increase to offset rising insurance, gas and maintenance costs.
The last increase for rates was in 2008.
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Sarnia Fire Rescue is reminding residents to be aware of bylaws if they plan to set off fireworks over the long weekend.
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Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley says local residents, including himself, are growing increasingly frustrated by high gas prices locally.
The City of Sarnia is opening up its compost site for the long weekend to give local gardeners a jump start on their growing seasons.
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