BlackburnNews.com photo of  Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker  Samuel Risley at Sarnia's government dock. (Photo by Melanie Irwin)BlackburnNews.com photo of Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker Samuel Risley at Sarnia's government dock. (Photo by Melanie Irwin)
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Full House Expected At Sarnia Harbour This Winter

A full house is anticipated at Sarnia Harbour this winter.

Sarnia Economic Development and Corporate Planning Director Peter Hungerford says vessel repair and maintenance pumps hundreds of thousands of dollars into the local economy.

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The city took over operation of the harbour from Transport Canada March 29 with about 30 ships loading or unloading at the Cargill grain elevators.

The St. Lawrence Seaway says overall cargo totals will finish ahead of last year when the system closes New Year's Eve.

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Owen Sound Library session gets cyclists ready to roll

Dust off those handlebars and pump up those tires because cycling season is officially upon us! If your trusty two-wheeler is looking a bit more "rusty" than "ready," the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library has just the thing to get you back on the road safely.