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Three Area Beaches Declared Unfit For Swimming

Swimming is not recommended at some area beaches heading into the unofficial last weekend of summer.

Lambton Public Health has placed warning signs, due to high levels of E. coli bacteria, at Grand Bend North, Highland Glen and Bright's Grove.

Other beaches sampled weekly including Grand Bend South, Canatara Park, Pinery Park, and Ipperwash Main Beach are all clear.

We're reminded that the water at area beaches can be temporarily polluted for up to 48 hours after heavy rain.

While no testing is done on the St. Clair River, caution signs are permanently placed at Seager, Branton Cundick, and Brander parks.

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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

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