Work underway at Sarniia Via Rail Station, Sept 2016. BlackburnNews.com photo by Stephanie Chaves.$600,000 worth of infrastructure improvements was announced this morning for Sarnia's train station. The money is part of a $2.55-million investment at both the Sarnia and London Via Rail stations. Improvements include roof repairs, upgraded washrooms, repairs to masonry and doors, and relocation of wayside power panels. Work is already underway at the Green St. station.
The federal government allocated $34.4-million for several improvement projects in the 2016 budget.
Environment Canada has ended a yellow rainfall warning for parts of Ontario.
Hanover Police Service arrested a trespasser and ended up seizing drugs from the accused after an incident on July 30.
The Jays opened their home series against the Cardinals with a win off another Dylan Cease gem.
Nine young volunteers aged 11 to 17 spent three days exploring and protecting the Lake Huron coastline during the Coastal Conservation Youth Corps' inaugural program in Grand Bend from July 21 to 23.
An no-swim advisory has been issued for Kelso Beach at Nawash Park heading into the long weekend
Wheat finished lower to end the week.
