Sarnia born astronaut Chris Hadfield shows off a Sarnia patch while in space. Submitted photo.Sarnia born astronaut Chris Hadfield shows off a Sarnia patch while in space. Submitted photo.
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Hadfield to be inducted into walk of fame

Chris Hadfield will be inducted at Canada's Walk of Fame Saturday.

The Sarnia born astronaut who attended King George VI public school was the first Canadian to walk in space and became the first Canadian to command the International Space Station in 2012.

Canada's Walk of Fame, in Toronto, has a series of maple leaf-like stars embedded in 13 designated blocks of sidewalks in the downtown theatre district.

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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.