The Town of Petrolia is mourning the death of an avid volunteer and former firefighter.
The flag at the municipal office has been lowered to half-mast in memory of Robert Maxwell "Max" Freer.
Chief Administrative Officer Rick Charlebois said Freer retired from the Petrolia and North Enniskillen Fire Department in 1971.
Freer's obituary posted on the Smith Funeral Home website said the 83-year-old passed away last Friday following a short hospitalization and complications related to COVID-19.
Sarnia Police Service (SPS) said on Friday, a total of eight individuals had been apprehended in their investigation, dubbed "Project Bobcat."
The shooting, which police said appeared to be unintentional, happened on White Circle at around 5 p.m. Tuesday.
The Sarnia Police Service Board (SPSB) has selected an architectural firm to start the design of its new headquarters.
The one day show and sale on Saturday, April 26 runs from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Alexander Mackenzie High School on Michigan Avenue.
Hundreds of fishers are expected to cast their lines this weekend during the Bluewater Anglers' annual spring derby.
Archival and library staff will be at the Petrolia Library on Tuesday, April 29, and at the Alvinston Library on Monday, May 26.
