Sarnia City Hall (BlackburnNews.com photo by Melanie Irwin)Sarnia City Hall (BlackburnNews.com photo by Melanie Irwin)
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Council Briefs

During closed session Monday councillors discussed a naming opportunity at a city park and directed staff to proceed with the initiative. Further details and a formal recognition are planned in the near future. ----- Sarnia council approved a recommendation to require the minimum of five students at a crossing before a crossing guard is posted. ------ Council approved the draft plan of a subdivision on the south side of Rosedale Ave. between Murphy Rd. and Bond St. which provides for the development of five new single detached urban-residential dwelling lots.

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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.