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St. Patrick's hosting OFSAA girls' basketball final The number two seeded Fighting Irish are set to face 12th ranked Richmond South Carleton at 9 a.m. Thursday.

ICYMI: St. Patrick's High School is hosting the OFSAA girls' basketball AAA championship this week.
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Salvation Army Christmas hamper registration underway The food bank will close during the second week of December in preparation for the hamper distribution program.

With donations down and increased need, proof of household income and other information is needed to receive a hamper.

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BG library project 'stonewalled' The estimated $5.8 million project was recently moved to the unfunded capital list in the draft 2026 budget after Mayor Mike Bradley used strong mayor powers.

Roughly $212K is needed in additional funding for detailed design work in order to get the project to tender.

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LKDSB trustee calls out newly passed bill aimed at school boards The Supporting Children and Students Act has officially passed, giving the province more control over school boards.

A trustee with the Lambton-Kent District School Board believes the Ontario government will soon eliminate her role.

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Our Poll Question of the Day asks:

The Brights Grove Library Hub project was moved to the unfunded capital list in the upcoming budget through strong mayor powers. Should council vote to overturn the decision?

Let us know by voting in our poll at sarnianewstoday.ca/poll

Auto thefts down, but Hondas and Toyotas still prime targets in Ontario Many sought-after models (particularly Hondas and Toyotas) hold strong resale value overseas.

A new report from the Équité Association shows Honda and Toyota models were the most stolen vehicles in Ontario last year, even as overall auto theft numbers declined.

Salvation Army Christmas hamper registration underway The food bank will close during the second week of December in preparation for the hamper distribution program.

ICYMI: Registration is underway for Sarnia's Salvation Army 2025 Christmas hamper program.

BG library project 'stonewalled' The estimated $5.8 million project was recently moved to the unfunded capital list in the draft 2026 budget after Mayor Mike Bradley used strong mayor powers.

ICYMI: Frustrations were evident in council chambers as councillor Anne Marie Gillis claimed the Bright's Grove library hub project has been "stonewalled" for the last three years.

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The estimated $5.8 million Bright's Grove Library Hub project was moved to the unfunded capital list in the draft 2026 budget.

Do you think council should overturn the decision?

Let us know by visiting our website at SarniaNewsToday.ca/poll

It's the Sarnia-Lambton news podcast! Tune in here to find out your latest local news, brought to you by Hilary and Sean Ryan of Blue Coast Realty.

St. Patrick's hosting OFSAA girls' basketball final The number two seeded Fighting Irish are set to face 12th ranked Richmond South Carleton at 9 a.m. Thursday.

St. Patrick's High School will host the OFSAA girls' basketball AAA championship this week.

Holiday PA Day open houses planned at Lambton museums A couple of local museums are planning holiday open houses for this week's professional activity (PA) day.

A couple of local museums are planning holiday open houses for this week's professional activity (PA) day.

City of Sarnia presents funding request to the county The city is requesting a total of $335,084 in funding for its Planning and Development Services Department.

The City of Sarnia is seeking additional funding from the County of Lambton.

Members needed for Petrolia youth sub-committee The appointed group will act as a sub-committee for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, providing insight on the needs and resources for youth, engaging with local service clubs, and becoming...

The Town of Petrolia is hoping to encourage new members to join a youth committee in the new year.

ICYMI: A test of Alert Ready, Canada's National Public Alerting System, will take place on Wednesday, November 19.

SPS believe two recent B&Es are connected The Sarnia Police Service (SPS) is investigating two separate break and enters that happened on Saturday between 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

ICYMI: The Sarnia Police Service is investigating two separate break and enters that happened on Saturday between 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Council for the Municipality of South Huron has re-affirmed its support for the development of a casino in Grand Bend.

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Salvation Army Christmas hamper registration starts this week The food bank will close during the second week of December in preparation for the hamper distribution program.

Registration is underway for Sarnia's Salvation Army 2025 Christmas hamper program.
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A test of Alert Ready, Canada's National Public Alerting System, will take place on Wednesday, November 19.
sarnianewstoday.ca/sarnia/news/...

Podcasts - Sarnia News Today Tune in and listen to engaging podcasts on Sarnia News Today to remain entertained and informed on the go. Call 519-541-6397 for the latest Sarnia updates.

It's the Sarnia-Lambton news podcast! Tune in here to find out your latest local news, brought to you by Hilary and Sean Ryan of Blue Coast Realty.

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Our Poll Question of the Day asks:

The Sarnia Police Service Board is now proposing a phased in funding approach for a new headquarters.

Do you support the construction of a new headquarters for the SPS?

Let us know by voting in our poll at sarnianewstoday.ca/poll

SPS believe two recent B&Es are connected The Sarnia Police Service (SPS) is investigating two separate break and enters that happened on Saturday between 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

The Sarnia Police Service is investigating two separate break and enters that happened on Saturday between 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

SPS Board chair proposes 'good compromise' to funding new headquarters The Sarnia Police Service Board is proposing a phased in approach to a new headquarters.

ICYMI: Officers lined the walls of an overcrowded council chamber Monday as SPS Board Chair Paul Wiersma and Chief Derek Davis stressed the need for a new police headquarters.

Ontario could require impaired drivers who kill a parent to pay child support Attorney General Doug Downey said the proposed measure would provide financial stability for children who are left behind.

ICYMI: Impaired drivers convicted in collisions that cause the death of a parent in Ontario may soon have to pay child support.

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The Sarnia Police Service Board proposed a phased in funding approach for a new headquarters at Monday's city council meeting.

We're wondering if you think the city needs a new headquarters.

Let us know by visiting our website at SarniaNewsToday.ca/poll

It's the Sarnia-Lambton news podcast! Tune in here to find out your latest local news, brought to you by Hilary and Sean Ryan of Blue Coast Realty.

BG library project 'stonewalled' The estimated $5.8 million project was recently moved to the unfunded capital list in the draft 2026 budget after Mayor Mike Bradley used strong mayor powers.

Frustrations were evident in council chambers as councillor Anne Marie Gillis claimed the Bright's Grove library hub project has been "stonewalled" for the last three years.

United Way campaign sets sights on $1M Volunteer President Jason Killingsworth said so far they've raised nearly $900,000 or 60 per cent of the $1.5 million goal.

The annual Sarnia-Lambton United Way campaign is inching towards the million dollar mark.