SCOREBOARD

Investigation finds overflow shelter to be in compliance with city's zoning bylaw

A zoning bylaw complaint lodged against the overflow shelter has been addressed following an independent investigation, but Sarnia's mayor would still like to see the site closed soon for the sake of area residents.

Negotiations for 20 year airport hangar land lease cleared for takeoff

A new land lease is being negotiated to ensure a privately owned hangar remains at Sarnia's Chris Hadfield Airport for the next 20 years.

Serious charges laid in fatal Walpole Island collision

A 22-year-old from Wallaceburg has died after being hit by a vehicle at Walpole Island.

Work continues on $7.6M Grand Bend Bridge project

The waterway running beneath the Grand Bend Bridge is closed until October 3.

Sarnia council briefs

Sarnia council rejected a call to form a joint working group to identify alternate sites for Indwell's supportive housing project, and a new mural will be installed in the lobby at city hall.

Inflation ticks upwards, but still below Bank of Canada target

A day ahead of the Bank of Canada policy rate announcement, Statistics Canada reports inflation ticked upwards in August to 1.9 per cent year-over-year.