CARSTAR'S Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis 2015 (Photo Courtesy of Sarnia-Lambton Cystic Fibrosis Canada Chapter via Facebook) Sunday’s CARSTAR’s Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis has raised 60 per cent more than last year's numbers.
A total of $12,281 was raised this year through donations. Last year the Sarnia local chapter raised just under $6,000.
It was a rainy event, but as cystic fibrosis patient Tara Bourque says, "the results made it all worth it!"
Participants from 65 locations across the country took part in the Great Strides Walk.
According to Environment Canada, the freezing rain should stop later this evening.
The Detroit Lions were eliminated from the NFL playoff race with a 23-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday.
Special weather statements and warnings have been issued for much of Southern Ontario heading into the weekend.
Police seized approximately 137 kilograms of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $4,110,000.
A Sarnia man has been sentenced to serve seven years behind bars in the death of 66-year-old Christopher Bond.
Over the last four years, the Inn has seen a nearly 20 per cent increase in those coming to the food bank for help, while also seeing an almost equal decline in food donations.
