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Sarnia

City Suspends Opening Prayer Following Ruling

Mayor Mike Bradley says the city will suspend its practice of opening council meetings with a prayer.

Sarnia's legal department is reviewing a 100 page Supreme Court of Canada ruling that says the municipal council in Saguenay, Quebec can't open its meetings with a prayer.

Ottawa, Belleville and Windsor have already eliminated opening prayers.

Mayor Bradley says Sarnia's existing practice is inclusive of various faiths.

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Lambton County Council has a moment of silent reflection before each meeting.

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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.