A 17-year-old Sarnia Flight sergeant has received the Duke of Edinburgh award.
The bronze level award was presented to John Hemstreet by Mayor Mike Bradley in council chambers Monday.
The internationally recognized award is non-competitive and designed to encourage young people to develop positive skills and lifestyle habits.
The St. Pat’s high school student is an active volunteer in the community and member of cadets.
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A new promotional video of Sarnia Harbour is hoped to attract new business.
Over the past 12 months, Dragonfly Media compiled a video record of activities at the harbour, including ships over the winter and most recently the harbour dredging.
It also highlights local companies who service and support the maintenance and operation of the vessels.
The video will be made available to view on the Sarnia Harbour website.
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Sarnia’s Age Friendly Action Plan has been received by council.
The plan focuses on developing strategies for citizens as they age by creating both physical and social environments that support independence of active aging.
Council will be asked to consider endorsing the plan at its regular meeting March 20.
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Sarnia Council has approved, in concept, a new Bravery Award Policy to honour those who go above and beyond.
Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley proposed the idea last November, after two men helped save the life of a man and his dog whose boat capsized in Lake Huron near Riding Club Lane in September 2016.
The award is being modeled on one similar in London, decided upon by emergency officials with the individuals recognized in a plaque presentation at City Hall.
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Plans are underway for the resurfacing of a busy stretch of London Rd. this summer.
Sarnia council has granted a noise by-law exemption to the County of Lambton for the overnight work associated with the resurfacing between Murphy Rd. and Finch Dr. and Lambton Mall Rd..
While the majority of work will take place at night, to reduce inconveniences to local businesses, minor work like curb repair and manhole adjustment will take place during the day.
Tenders for the project close in March.
Construction is expected to start in late June or early July, with night hours of 7pm to 6am and take four weeks.
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The “Do It For Sarnia” event has been granted a noise by-law exemption.
Bluewater Health Foundation is organizing the second annual block party this summer to raise funds for the campaign in support of the hospital Mental Health Department.
The event, featuring a concert with local musicians, is being planned for Friday, May 5 from 7pm-11pm on Davis St. between Christina and Front streets.
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A Warwick Township company has been awarded the tender for reconstruction of Talfourd, Margaret, Emma and Stuart Streets.
New watermain, sewers, roadway, boulevards and sidewalks will be installed by Van Bree Drainage and Bulldozing Ltd.
Van Bree submitted the lowest tender of $4.9-million to do the work.