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Episode 14: Mike Federico

Episode 13: David Burrows

Episode 12: Evan Solomon

Episode 11: Gary and Tammy Vandenheuvel

Episode 10: Point Edward Pacers Jr. B Lacrosse Head Coach Kevin Fines.

Episode 9: Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley

Episode 8: Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce CEO Carrie McEachran

Episode 7: MP Marilyn Gladu discusses her floor crossing

Episode 6: Sarnia city councillor/Lambton County councillor Brian White

Episode 5: Sarnia Legionnaires owner Theo Bet

Sarnia Lambton Beyond the Headlines

High levels of air pollution are possible this afternoon.

An AIR QUALITY WARNING is in place due to the possibility of deteriorating air quality. Hot and sunny conditions are expected to cause increasing ground-level ozone concentrations this afternoon. Moderate risk AQHI values are expected throughout the day with the potential of short-term high risk AQHI values in the afternoon.

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When air pollution levels are high, everyone should limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events.

You may experience mild and common symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough. More serious but less common symptoms include wheezing, chest pains or severe cough. If you think you are having a medical emergency, seek immediate medical assistance.

People more likely to be impacted by outdoor air pollution, including people aged 65 and older, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with an existing illness or chronic health condition, and people who work outdoors, should reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms.

For further information visit the website https://www.airqualityontario.com/ or contact the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks at 416-314-6666.

Visit http://www.airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

You can expect partly cloudy in the morning, with rain in the afternoon

<p>Here's a list of what's open and closed on New Years Day:
<ul>
 	<li>Post Office:- Closed no mail delivery (Tues January 1)</li>
 	<li>Sarnia Transit:- Regular Service to 6:15pm Mon Dec 31 then special New Years Eve buses (Free) 6:15pm to 2:45am (No buses Tues Jan 1)</li>
 	<li>Banks &amp; Trust companies:- Closed Tues Jan 1</li>
 	<li>Beer &amp; LCBO Stores:- Closed at 6pm Mon Dec 31st, Closed Tues Jan 1</li>
 	<li>Stores:- Most closed Tues Jan 1</li>
 	<li>Government Offices: (Provincial, Federal) Closed on Tues Jan 1</li>
 	<li>Sarnia City Hall: Closed Mon. Dec. 31 &amp; Tues. Jan. 1</li>
 	<li>Garbage Collection:- (Sarnia) No collection Tues Jan 1 (Deferred one day with regular collection ending Sat instead of Fri)</li>
 	<li>Schools:- Classes resume Mon Jan 7</li>
</ul>
Blackburn Radio's front office will be closed Dec. 24th - 26th and Jan. 1st, but our news line is always open at 519-541-6397</p>

New Years Eve. BlackburnNews.com file photo by Josh Boyce.

Members of the Sarnia Police Service entering a Tashmoo Avenue residence on June 4, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service)

Restored Veterans Installation at Lakeview Cemetery. June 2, 2026. (Photo by Natalia Vega) 

Myles Dunn (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Sting)

The site of the Blue Coast District School (Blackburn Media photo by Josh Boyce)

Photo courtesy of Petrolia's Eats, Beats and Boutiques via Facebook. 

New Years Day open and closed

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