Garbo's Fashions, Front St. North in Sarnia. Shop local week.(BlackburnNews.com photo)Many local retailers are reporting their best ever Black Friday sales.
Sarnia-Lambton Chamber of Commerce President Rory Ring says lobbying by a coalition of border chambers paid off.
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Ring says the devalued loonie, deeper discounts offered by Sarnia businesses, and Blackburn Radio's "Shop Local Week" campaign were all major factors in the Black Friday success.
The recent South Huron Trail Run helped the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) raise almost $5,000 for trail maintenance.
The Atlanta Braves have advanced to the National League Division Series after beating the Phillies 6-2 in Game 3 of the Wild Card Series.
The Huron County OPP Auxiliary are asking for food donations to support a provincial event.
The Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) has introduced a new set of backpacks aimed at helping local youth learn.
Bruce Power and its network of supplier partners have announced a $100,000 donation to the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) to assist young patients and their families as they navigate cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Soybeans finished lower.
