From Observer
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Letter: Ending park encampments a compassionate response
Regarding the articles Rainbow Park encampment to stay put, for now (May 9) and Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing in Rainbow Park. What are we waiting for, some innocent child to be stabbed or find a needle because council is hiding behind the possibility of litigation? Tents in public places didn’t just spring […]
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Local roundup: Van Gorp, Glavin in Memorial Cup; Pacers swept; Jackson streaking
Watford’s Evan Van Gorp and the London Knights will play their first Memorial Cup game Saturday against the Drummondville Voltigeurs.
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Mini-cabins proposal still an option, Rainbow Park neighbour says
There's been interest in mini-cabins as temporary lodging for homeless people in the city, says a Sarnia man, since he made the proposal earlier this month.
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Main pipeline operating to transfer oil from North Hamada field to Mellitah port
The National Oil Corporation announced on Sunday that the technical teams of the Nafusa Oil Operations Company began operating the main oil pipeline for the North Hamada field, which will transport the field’s production to the port of Mellitah via El Feel field.
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No charges expected after vehicle pulled from Sarnia Bay
A driver and passenger were shaken but uninjured after their vehicle drove into Sarnia Bay Sunday afternoon. Two people jumped into the bay to help rescue the driver and passenger at about 1 p.m. The cause of the accident appears to be using the gas pedal instead of the brake, police said, adding no charges […]
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A 30-Year-Old Wrongful Conviction Is Shaping the El Paso DA Race
Daniel Villegas stood shakily behind the defendant’s table, held up by his attorneys. He was already in tears as the bailiff handed the judge the jury’s written decision, trying to catch his breath with heaving gulps. When the judge read the words, “not guilty,” Villegas dropped like a stone. It was October 2018, and Villegas […]
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Photo Essay: Two Years Later, I'll Never Stop Fighting for Lexi
Twice, my daughters have confronted the stark reality of guns in Uvalde schools. First, my youngest daughter, Lexi, faced a deranged 18-year-old armed with an AR-15-style rifle as he murdered 19 students and two teachers while police lingered in the school’s hallway. Lexi, forever 10 years old, was one of those fourth graders who never […]
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The Assistant Secretary for Health and members of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition to address the National Press Club at a Headliners event on May 28
The Assistant Secretary for Health and members of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition to address the National Press Club at a Headliners event on May 28
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From ‘I’ve had enough’ to winning $1 million: How Joey Logano tamed North Wilkesboro
After participating in grueling test runs at North Wilkesboro Speedway, Logano and his team rallied to dominate the NASCAR All-Star Race on Sunday.
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Revitalization plan unveiled for Sarnia's downtown, Mitton Village
Sarnia has an action plan to revitalize Mitton Village and the city’s downtown. Crafted using $116,000 in rural economic development program dollars from the Ontario Agriculture Ministry and matching city funds, the recently approved neighbourhood revitalization plan identifieds beautifying derelict buildings and properties as a short-term priority, along with encouraging business retention and expansion through […]
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Sarnia crafting economic development community improvement plan
Sarnia is creating a new plan to help with economic development. City council recently approved creating an economic development community improvement plan (CIP). Similar to a city plan for downtown and Mitton Village offering grants for landscaping, facade improvements, building renovations and adding extra residential, the business-lands plan would offer incentives, said economic development director […]
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Live updates: NASCAR nearing start of Cup Series All-Star events at North Wilkesboro
NASCAR is back at North Wilkesboro! Many of the Cup Series' best drivers will hit the revitalized track in Wilkes County for this evening's...