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Proposed Microbeads Ban Gaining Support

The Lake Huron Centre For Coastal Conservation is joining a call to ban the use of microbeads in Ontario.

The small plastic pieces, which are used in cosmetics and soaps have been making their way to the Great Lakes and are polluting the water.

Although Lake Huron isn't in as bad of shape as Lake Erie, Coastal Resources Manager Jeff Peach says the microbeads are a growing concern and are harmful to fish.

Ottawa Liberal MPP Marie-France Lalonde introduced the legislation which passed second reading a few weeks ago.

If the bill passes, Ontario would become the first province in Canada to ban the use of microbeads.

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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.