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Sarnia

Grand Bend Treatment Facility Award

The Grand Bend Area Wastewater Treatment Facility has become the first in North America to achieve the Envision Sustainable Infrastructure Platinum Award.

Stantec Global Design converted one of four existing lagoons to an extended aeration mechanical treatment facility and wetland nature reserve.

The facility stops effluent discharges from adversely affecting surface and groundwater quality and allows for responsible community development.

Key features include a constructed wetland to support native wildlife species.

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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.