Concept plans for 220 Mitton St. SarniaConcept plans for 220 Mitton St. Sarnia
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SGH Developers Disappointed With Council

A group of local developers is disappointed but not surprised. Last night Sarnia City Council turned down a request to reimburse over $48,000 in costs incurred by five businessmen behind the Sarnia General Hospital Health Campus proposal. One of them, Ken Poore, says it isn't really about the money. [audio mp3="http://blackburnnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ken-poore-1.mp3"][/audio] Sarnia council decided last month to put the sale and redevelopment of the former Mitton St. hospital on hold. Council is still awaiting a final legal ruling on ownership of the building and the responsibilities that go with ownership.

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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.