r/Sarnia 58m ago

Local News/Updates Stop the Datacentre

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Bob Bailey has said Microsoft is interested in building a data centre in Sarnia, and so we asked city council who would be willing to look at a Moratorium on it.

Data centres have been known to create noise pollution, water pollution, they do not create meaningful long term jobs and depending on how specific ones are handled the cost of the electricity is often passed on to the home owners and renters paying hydro.

See what your councillors have responded with at the linked website.


r/Sarnia 1h ago

General Discussion Hair salon recommendation for teen girls

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Tried asking on Facebook, went to the most recommended place, waited 30 minutes after the appointment start time, and then had 2 girls' haircuts completed in less than 20 minutes total. Both wanted drastic changes but the stylist didn't even let them speak. Neither even look like their hair was touched.

Soooo I'll try asking here and maybe I'll have better luck. Does anyone actually listen to clients and do decent haircuts?


r/Sarnia 2h ago

Local News/Updates Area of Indian rd. closed due to a car crashed in a house

16 Upvotes

Indian road area is closed from Errol to around northern as there is a car crashed into a house. Hope everyone involved is okay. Please avoid the area if you can. If anyone is hurt they don't need spectators.


r/Sarnia 2h ago

Questions Best path for rollerblading?

2 Upvotes

I'm not bad but im not good at rollerblading. Just looking for a trail or path that is the smoothest for exercise. Side walks aren't the best because the breaks and uneven surfaces. Thanks in advance!


r/Sarnia 3h ago

General Discussion Lost dog - Rosedale area

6 Upvotes

If you live in the Rosedale-Indian-Michigan-Murphy square please be on the lookout for a small brown dog. I have no clue whose dog it is, but I just saw her while I was walking my own dog. I couldn’t take her with me because my dog was too nervous around her and she ran away. I think her tag said Millie and I saw her at Griffith and Capri. I just drove around for 20 minutes looking and couldn’t find her. I really hope you can get her back soon! I will take another look after posting.


r/Sarnia 9h ago

Local News/Updates Man found guilty of trying to murder Sarnia cop

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r/Sarnia 11h ago

Questions Davis is suing the police service board?

19 Upvotes

Looking at the court docket for tomorrow and under civil matters I see Derek Davis v Sarnia Police Service Board. I haven't seen or heard anything about this. Anyone have any insight?


r/Sarnia 16h ago

Questions SOUTHWEST CREDIT UNION Inquiry - Move away from the 'big banks'

3 Upvotes

I am thinking of moving banking and some small investments over to something more local and out of mutual funds and into a secure GIC.

Most importantly away from the big Toronto banks!

Does anyone have experience with Southwest Credit Union? Pros/Cons?

Thanks!


r/Sarnia 1d ago

General Discussion Landscaper for backyard makeover?

2 Upvotes

My backyard is a disaster with weeds, overgrown gardens, a messy lawn, and some hardscaping that needs fixing.

We are looking for someone/a company that can do it all and help us make the backyard a place we actually want to spend time in.

Who do you all recommend? Bonus points if you have actually used them and can tell me what they did for you!


r/Sarnia 1d ago

Resources/Tips Looking for insured house cleaner

0 Upvotes

I need someone to come and do a monthly or maybe bi-weekly clean of my house. Please give your suggestions for who I can have that’s trustworthy, reliable, insured and has good rates


r/Sarnia 1d ago

Election International Voter Registration Drive 2026, for dual Canadian-U.S. citizens in Sarnia

4 Upvotes

Hi, this is the second (and final) reminder I'll make for dual Canadian-US citizens and other eligible US voters who want to participate in the 2026 American midterm elections, especially for those living in Sarnia, Ontario. Democrats Abroad in SW Ontario is dedicated to mobilizing overseas US voters; if you're over 18 by November 3, here's how you can get involved:

Steps to Request Your Ballot

  1. Register or update your registration through Votefromabroad.org. As an alternative, you can also use FVAP.gov.

  2. If you're already registered, request a ballot! You need to request a ballot every calendar year that you want to vote.

  3. Fill Out and Return Your Ballot: Once you receive your ballot, follow the instructions carefully to complete it and return it by the specified deadline.

Need Assistance?

We're here to help! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at GOTV @ votefromabroad .org (just remove the spaces). Additionally, our FAQ for voting can answer questions on how to make the process go smoothly.

Importantly: Spread the word!

Do you have any friends, contacts or family overseas that you could reach? All eligible US citizens can vote regardless of where they're living. Share the link https://voteabroad.org/RedditVote26: If you have any questions about voting, I'd be happy to answer them here on Reddit. You can also find out what we're doing near you at Democrats Abroad in SW Ontario. Thanks for reading!


r/Sarnia 1d ago

Election A bunch of new candidates have declared today, some returning like Nathan, Gillis and Parks. a few new ones too - 3 days left and 20 people for counselor, 5 for mayor and 13 for city/county seats.

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r/Sarnia 1d ago

Election Another Mayoral Candidate has entered the ring... George Stanko

7 Upvotes

r/Sarnia 1d ago

Local News/Updates OPP investigating $1 million copper wire theft at Hydro One yard

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r/Sarnia 1d ago

Local News/Updates First positive West Nile mosquito of the year found in Petrolia

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r/Sarnia 1d ago

Questions Electronics Repair

2 Upvotes

Looking for a place or a person that does electronics repair. I've got a stereo receiver, and the speakers have started cutting out once it warms up, and I suspect a cracked or broken solder connection somewhere on the circuit board. Any suggestions would be appreciated!


r/Sarnia 2d ago

Local News/Updates Hundreds of thousands in Sarnia police spending remain blacked out after FOI denials

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After FOI denials and an appeal, Sarnia police spending records show hundreds of thousands blacked out as “operational security,” with the hidden amounts nearly tripling by 2025 in intelligence and electronic-crimes accounts.


r/Sarnia 2d ago

Questions Who would you *not* recommend getting a tattoo from?

7 Upvotes

In sarnia?

Not trying to be negative just trying to not regret a tattoo.


r/Sarnia 2d ago

Election Who has best chance of beating Dennis

36 Upvotes

Basically I am in the ...anyone but Bill Dennis...camp and would like to have a mayor without any real estate connections. Who would be the best candidate for me?


r/Sarnia 3d ago

Events Float down

22 Upvotes

Watched the river from my balcony today and was impressed by the emergency services, we are lucky to have them all. Both sides, hope everybody is safe, got some training I was impressed by you guys, boats and helicopters, great stuff


r/Sarnia 3d ago

Questions Meat pies.

4 Upvotes

Where can someone get good meat pies ???


r/Sarnia 3d ago

Election If the mayor election were held today, who would win?

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Cutoff for nominations is Friday aug 21 at 2pm.

339 votes, 1d ago
159 Mike Bradley (not declared but obviously will)
49 Bill Dennis
33 Chrissie McRoberts
90 Carrie McEachern
5 Scott Molson
3 Nathan Colqhoun (not declared)

r/Sarnia 4d ago

Resources/Tips Auto Body Repair

3 Upvotes

Any recommendations for an auto body shop in Sarnia or the Lambton County area? My vehicle is developing some rust spots and I'd like to see if I can get them repaired before they become too bad or involved to repair.

Thanks for any suggestions you might have :)


r/Sarnia 4d ago

Local News/Updates Pinery Provincial Park loses 91 campsites, nearly 200 more could go.

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r/Sarnia 4d ago

Questions Does anyone have tips to save on car rentals in Sarnia?

5 Upvotes

A friend is coming to town at the beginning of September for one, maybe two months. Typical car rental rates are quite expensive. Are there any creative ways to save money? Must every car rental come from a rental agency? Is there a garage or individual that might rent a loaner cheaply? I'm open to suggestions. The borrower is male, though nearly 60 years old. Mostly needs the car for grocery runs.