A construction ahead sign. (Photo by Adelle Loiselle.)A construction ahead sign. (Photo by Adelle Loiselle.)
Sarnia

Phase II Of Big Dig Begins Monday

The second phase of Petrolia's "Big Dig" begins Monday, May 30. Detour signs and fences will go up and then construction will begin immediately thereafter. Initially, Petrolia Line from west of Fletcher St. to the east side of King St. will be closed. Businesses on Petrolia Line from Centre St. to Eureka will have their water shut off Monday from 9am until 4pm to allow crews to install a temporary water line. The project which will see major underground infrastructure installed, as well as new sidewalks, curbs and a road surface, will wrap up in the fall. Businesses will remain open.

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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.