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New business and sports park proposed in Port Elgin

Bruce County has moved ahead on plans for a proposed business park in Port Elgin.

The Planning and Development Committee approved an application to redesignate a portion of the former Lamont Pit land within Port Elgin from the Extractive Industrial designation to the Employment Exception designation

Highlights from the recent meeting reported the plan includes the creation of a 14.5 hectare Business Park.

The remainder of the 35.8 hectare property is to be developed as a sports field complex, with a significant portion of the lands remaining as environmentally protected lands.

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Upgrades completed at the blue rink at Clearwater Arena. October 3, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the City of Sarnia)

Scoreboard, Nov 15

The Leafs wrapped up a historic, winless 0–6–0 homestand with a 1–0 shutout loss to the Edmonton Oilers.

Province providing Family Service Kent $586K

The funding will be used to expand the organization's Senior Trustee Program, which provides trusted, practical financial support to seniors experiencing cognitive decline, isolation, or financial vulnerability.

Detail blue line with puck on ice hockey rink. © Can Stock Photo / fotoduki

Scoreboard, Nov. 14

Loads of local hockey action, and Canada punched a ticket to the semis of the IIHF Women's World Championship.