Bishop John Sherlock of London. (Photo by Diocese of London)Bishop John Sherlock of London. (Photo by Diocese of London)
Sarnia

Former London bishop dies

A former Roman Catholic bishop of London has died. John Sherlock passed away Monday morning at the age of 93. The Diocese of London says Sherlock was ordained to the priesthood in 1950, and was installed as the ninth bishop of London in 1978. He retired in 2002. Visitation will be Thursday followed by a funeral mass Friday morning at 11 a.m. at St. Peter's Cathedral Basilica in London.

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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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