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GolfNorth Acquires Two Local Courses

There's a change in ownership at two golf courses in north Lambton. GolfNorth Properties is purchasing Forest Golf & Country Hotel in Forest and will take over operations February 17. The 27-hole course has been renamed Forest Golf Club & Inn. In a news release on its website, GolfNorth announces it has also purchased the assets of Sand Hills Golf Club in Port Franks and will assume control in March. With the acquisitions, GolfNorth will be operating 29 Canadian golf courses.

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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.