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Sarnia

Police Issue Warning About Solicitors

Local residents are being told to watch out for aggressive solicitors. Sarnia police have recently received several complaints of solicitors claiming they're required to inspect the furnace in the home. Constable Sottosanti reminds residents they do not have to let any solicitor into their home. It's recommended we ask to see identification and credentials before letting anyone we don't know into our homes.

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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)

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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.