Sarnia

Sarnia Prepares For Communities In Bloom

Sarnia is preparing for it's ninth year in the Communities in Bloom competition.

In 2014, Sarnia was entered for its first year on the international level and placed second overall. This year's international competition includes Chatham Kent, Czech Republic, South Korea and Turkey and will be judged on a total of six categories.

Councillor Anne Marie Gillis says this year has a specific theme they're hoping will boost the city's score.

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International judges will be visiting Sarnia July 26-28.

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