The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit west nile virus program includes larviciding at catch basins throughout the region. (BlackburnNews.com file Photo)
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit west nile virus program includes larviciding at catch basins throughout the region. (BlackburnNews.com file Photo)
Sarnia

Another Dead Crow Tests Positive For West Nile Virus

A dead crow found in the city's north end last month has tested positive for West Nile virus.

Lambton Public Health says the bird, discovered in mid-July, is the second positive finding in Sarnia-Lambton this year.

A mosquito pool in Petrolia tested positive for the virus last week.

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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.