Bathroom Scale. BlackburNews.com photo by Briana CarnegieBathroom Scale. BlackburNews.com photo by Briana Carnegie
Sarnia

Survey Provides Food For Thought

A report examining Lambton county's food landscape shows a concerning trend when it comes to obesity.

Findings by the Lambton County Food Assessment Taskforce suggest 31 per cent of adults in the county are overweight and 25 per cent are considered obese.

Public Health Nutritionist Lana Smith says 2014 survey results indicate many people aren't getting enough fruits and vegetables in their diet.

[audio mp3="http://blackburnnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Lana-Smith.mp3"][/audio]

Smith says from 2009 to 2014, the cost to feed a family of four in Lambton County went up nearly 13 per cent.

The findings will be used to determine community food strengths and weaknesses and set future goals.

Read More Local Stories

New military crosswalk rendering. (Image courtesy of the Sarnia Legion Branch 62)

New military crosswalk in Sarnia to be unveiled

As part of a partnership between the Sarnia Legion Branch 62 and City of Sarnia, an unveiling ceremony will be held at the corner of Christina Street and Wellington Street on Sunday, June 7, at 2 p.m.

Members of the Sarnia Police Service entering a Tashmoo Avenue residence on June 4, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service)

Two men arrested in Tashmoo Ave. standoff

Sarnia police said the investigation began on May 29 after the victim was allegedly attacked by acquaintances at a residence near Tashmoo Avenue and Christopher Drive at Aamjiwnaang First Nation.