Sarnia

Episode 19: Mark Warburton

Episode 18: Duane 'D.O.' Gibson

Episode 17: Sarnia Sting GM Dylan Seca

Episode 16: Myles Vanni

Episode 15: Gary Atkinson

Episode 14: Mike Federico

Episode 13: David Burrows

Episode 12: Evan Solomon

Episode 11: Gary and Tammy Vandenheuvel

Episode 10: Point Edward Pacers Jr. B Lacrosse Head Coach Kevin Fines.

Sarnia Lambton Beyond the Headlines

Smoke from wildfires in northwestern Ontario is causing very poor air quality and reduced visibility. Poor air quality may persist into Friday.

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During heavy smoke conditions, everyone’s health is at risk regardless of their age or health status.

Limit time outdoors. Reschedule or cancel outdoor sports, activities and events.

You may experience mild and common symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough. More serious but less common symptoms include wheezing, chest pains or severe cough. If you think you are having a medical emergency, seek immediate medical assistance.

People more likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke, including people aged 65 and older, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with an existing illness or chronic health condition, and people who work outdoors, should avoid strenuous activities outdoors and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms.

For further information visit the website https://www.airqualityontario.com/ or contact the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks at 416-314-6666.

Visit http://www.airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

There will be rain until morning, then partly cloudy

Expect a day of partly cloudy with clear spells

<p>Imperial is reporting a temporary release of light hydrocarbon material from its Sarnia refinery late Thursday morning.
 
Spokesman Jon Harding says the release from a safety valve on an operating unit occurred at about 11:15am and lasted for about one minute.
 
Harding says there were no reports of injuries and no need for the public to take action.
 
Imperial was communicating with its nearest neighbours to determine if there was impact from the spray of material.
 
The company notified the city and appropriate authorities of the incident.
 
 
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Imperial Oil Sarnia (BlackburnNews.com file photo)

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem (Photo courtesy of the Bank of Canada)

Imperial Hydrocarbon Release

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