Videos

February is Black History Month, and we are diving into local history with Nicole Aszalos of the Lambton County Archives. Nicole reads a factual 1850s "runaway slave" advertisement describing Peter Pennington and the price placed on his freedom. We track his journey from Maryland to the St. Clair River, where he eventually built a life as a fish dealer in Sarnia.

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Councillor Chrissy McRoberts explains the recent Council decision to temporarily reduce development charges in Development Area 2 by 50%.

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David Lauzier, Coordinator at the Centre communautaire francophone de Sarnia-Lambton, provides the essential details for the upcoming community chili cook-off. This clip covers the competition format, the judging process and prizes for winners.

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Sarnia Police Service Board Chair Kelly Ash discusses the board's response to the Solicitor General of Ontario’s letter regarding budget authorities and "Strong Mayor" powers.

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Bluewater Health Foundation Executive Director Kathy Alexander joins Sarnia Lambton Today to discuss the February 4th midnight deadline for the Dream Home Lottery. Learn about the $1.46 million grand prize and how ticket sales support local healthcare priorities in Sarnia-Lambton.

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The Cereal Dom-INN-Os fundraiser is back. Adrienne McPhee joins Sarnia Lambton Today to discuss opening the event to all community groups, including local businesses and daycares. Adrienne also recaps a previous domino run by Sarnia Christian School and explains how the donations support local food security. Launch Date: February 2nd – May 31st, 2026.

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Sarnia-Lambton MPP Bob Bailey joins us to discuss the controversial Ministerial Zoning Order (MZO) application from Cargill. With the Village of Point Edward and the City of Sarnia formally opposing the move, Bailey weighs in on the "tough situation" of balancing a terminal that handles 35% of Ontario’s export grain with the local demand for new residential development.

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In this segment, Nicole Aszalos of the Lambton County Archives demonstrates the practical application of archival standards for home collections. The video features real-life examples from Lambton County Archives' collection showing advanced stages of environmental and chemical deterioration.

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Rhonny Doxtator, CEO of CMHA Lambton Kent, discusses the opening of the new Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub at 275 Wellington Street. In this clip, Doxtator explains how the facility streamlines access to addiction services and addresses neighborhood safety measures implemented at the site.

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Public Services Coordinators Vanitia Campbell and Adrianne Lebert outline the rules for the 2026 Clash of the Classrooms and the scheduled activities for the Overdue for Love romance event in Sarnia.

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Lambton County Warden Kevin Marriott breaks down the 2026 draft budget, which proposes $320.9 million in spending and a 3.48% tax increase. In this clip, the Warden clarifies the future of the Western Sarnia-Lambton Research Park and confirms that the $10.8 million EMS headquarters project will proceed regardless of whether the Research Park is sold or refinanced.

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Sarnia Fire Rescue’s Sam McCormack discusses the community impact of the Battle of the Badges charity hockey game. The event, held at the Progressive Auto Sales Arena, raises funds for the Huron House Boys Home.

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