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

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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

You can expect partly cloudy in the morning, with rain in the afternoon

You can expect partly cloudy in the morning, with clearing in the afternoon

Expect a day of partly cloudy with clear spells

<p>The Inn of the Good Shepherd has started filling backpacks for area students as a new school year approaches. 
 
Executive Director Myles Vanni says they are putting together 600 backpacks for students from junior kindergarten to high school.
 
He says the kits will include supplies for school such as paper, pens, calculators and snacks. 
 
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Donations can be dropped off at the Inn of the Good Shepherd. 
 
The backpacks are scheduled to be distributed on September 2nd and 3rd. </p>

Upgrades to the gymnasium at the Sarnia-Lambton YMCA Jerry McCaw Family Centre - July 15/26 (Sarnia News Today photo by Josh Boyce)

Filling Backpacks for Students

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