Sarnia

United Way Campaign Ahead Of Last Year

The Sarnia Lambton United Way fundraising campaign has reached 62 per cent of its $1.95-million goal. Dave Brown says the 3,088 donors are slightly more than at this time last year. [audio mp3="http://blackburnnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Dave-brown-1.mp3"][/audio] The 8th annual Locally Lambton Dinner is this Saturday evening featuring local produce, meat, chicken and fruit. There's also live and silent auctions. Tickets are $45 per person or $85 for two and are available at the United Way Office or at the Chris Dawson Centre on East Street.

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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.