Paper Sarnia Council agenda. (BlackburnNews.com file photo by Melanie Irwin)Paper Sarnia Council agenda. (BlackburnNews.com file photo by Melanie Irwin)
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Future of Sarnia's Arenas To Be Decided Today

The future of Sarnia's arenas will be decided today.
Council will endorse one of four options in the Arena Management Strategy, with  staff  recommending the closure of Germain Park Arena and upgrades to the city's other five rinks
The developers  behind the Sarnia General Hospital Health Campus proposal have asked the city to reimburse them $50,000 after their attempt to buy and redevelop the Mitton street property was rejected last month.
Council will also look at Sunday Gun Hunting within city limits, and a proposed off leash dog park at the northern edge of Centennial Park.

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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.

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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.