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Sarnia

Alcohol 'Off Sales' Suggested

Sarnia's police chief doesn't see the need to expand the existing delivery system for alcoholic beverages.

Phil Nelson reacting to an industry group's suggestion that consumers be given the option to buy beer for home consumption from restaurants, bars and pubs.

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Restaurants Canada says six provinces already allow the licensing of eateries and bars to sell beer for home consumption.

The Ontario Liberals have said there will be changes to the way beer and wine are sold in the province with an announcement expected in the upcoming spring budget.

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(left to right) SPS Deputy Chief Michael Van Sickle and Acting Chief Mike Federico. June 25, 2026. (Photo by Natalia Vega)

SPS turns off comments

SPS Board Chair Kelly Ash said the decision followed discussions with Acting Chief Mike Federico and aligns with practices at other police services.

(File photo courtesy of © Can Stock Photo Inc. / dehooks)

Scoreboard, June 26

The Toronto Blue Jays dropped their third in a row Thursday, 6-5 to the visiting Texas Rangers, and the Detroit Tigers suffered a 2-1 loss to Houston.