Kick off day for the 2023 Red Kettle campaign. November 16, 2023. (Photo courtesy of The Salvation Army Sarnia Community and Family Services via Facebook)The red kettle campaign held annually by Sarnia's Salvation Army was a success.
According to the organizations Facebook page, the community raised $165,000 which was the goal set for this year.
It also said that with the donations over 600 families will be helped.
Earlier this week, the organization was short over $46,000 to reach the goal.
The red kettle campaign started November 16 and ran until Saturday.
The Sarnia Sting have traded forward Liam Beamish to the Erie Otters for a 5th round pick in 2027 and a 3rd rounder in 2028.
The school, on Oil Heritage Road in Petrolia, was awarded a $150,000 grant in 2025 from the Jays Care Foundation and TD to build it.
The OHL club has acquired 19-year-old forward Parker Holmes from the Brantford Bulldogs in exchange for 3rd and 6th round draft picks in 2028.
The Sarnia Community Foundation has doled out six grants, totaling $29,250, to support projects and initiatives within Lambton County.
The full lineup was released Tuesday ahead of the opening of registration June 16 at 9 a.m.
Statistics Canada is beginning in-person follow-ups this week to residents who have not filled out their 2026 Census questionaire.
