Sarnia Council File Photo BlackburnNews.com (Photo by Melanie Irwin)Sarnia Council File Photo BlackburnNews.com (Photo by Melanie Irwin)
Sarnia

City Suspends Opening Prayer Following Ruling

Mayor Mike Bradley says the city will suspend its practice of opening council meetings with a prayer.

Sarnia's legal department is reviewing a 100 page Supreme Court of Canada ruling that says the municipal council in Saguenay, Quebec can't open its meetings with a prayer.

Ottawa, Belleville and Windsor have already eliminated opening prayers.

Mayor Bradley says Sarnia's existing practice is inclusive of various faiths.

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Lambton County Council has a moment of silent reflection before each meeting.

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