Tag: Sarnia
Drunk driver narrowly avoids jail after slamming into unsuspecting motorist, hydro pole at busy Sarnia intersection
The prosecutor was initially going to push for jail time for a man convicted of drunk driver after slamming his vehicle into an SUV at a busy Sarnia intersection. “In…
Sarnia church launching reading program for kids
Members of a Sarnia church want to help city children make up reading skills lost due to disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s important to me that kids know how…
Sarnia hires new manager of corporate services
A new general manager of corporate services is set to begin work April 4 at Sarnia City Hall. Michelle Alton has been hired for the senior management position, recently held…
Sarnia man charged with second-degree murder ordered to stand trial on manslaughter instead
A Sarnia man charged by city police with causing the death of a 69-year-old woman discovered at a north-end apartment building during the fall of 2020 has been ordered to…
Program offering children free violin lessons expanding to Sarnia area
News Local News local-entertainment Entertainment A partnership between the International Symphony Orchestra and London Aeolian is bringing free children’s violin lessons to the Sarnia area. Anthony Wing, executive director of…
Sarnia sports field policy in the works
News Local News Sarnia City Hall (File photo) Sarnia is working on a policy to make city sports fields more broadly available for community use. This advertisement has not loaded…
Homicides, COVID causing spike in Sarnia police overtime hours
The civilian board overseeing Sarnia’s police will be keeping a close eye on overtime costs this year after officers worked almost 14,000 extra hours in 2021. More than 6,500 overtime…
COVID-19 vaccine demand in the Sarnia area may wane soon: officials
News Local News With a pair of COVID-19 vaccine milestones in the rear-view mirror, public health officials in the Sarnia area are expecting to see a drop in demand soon.…
Total value of building permits climbed in Sarnia in 2021
Building permits with a total value of $137.8 million were issued in 2021 by Sarnia City Hall – a more than $57-million jump over the previous year. “Over the past…
No injuries in Saturday morning house fire in Sarnia
Content item Sarnia Fire Rescue Services says there were no injuries reported from a house fire Saturday morning at 335 Davis St. Content item Firefighters from three city stations were…