Ontario local updates: Sarnia mayoral debates, North Bay film premiere, court cases and sports highlights
The Imperial Theatre in downtown Sarnia will host live‑streamed debates for mayoral candidates on Oct. 19 and for council candidates on Oct. 20, with free tickets available to the public.
Science‑fiction thriller The Outer Threat, filmed in North Bay and Powassan, opened at Cineplex North Bay on July 24. The film stars Constance Wu, Mark O’Brien and William Fichtner.
The Sault Star newsroom selected its top stories of the week, featuring Mayor Matthew Shoemaker presenting the city’s Medal of Merit and the launch of the Planet Youth Algoma program to curb youth substance use.
In sports, Bridget Carleton of the Portland Fire was runner‑up in the WNBA three‑point contest, while junior golfer Kameron Kay claimed his first Unico Primo win.
In the courtroom, defence lawyer Nicole DeBellefeuille argued for a stay of charges against Ryan Whiteway, accused of attempted murder of a Sarnia police constable in August 2024.
Sudbury resident Tammi‑Lynn Dundas, prohibited from possessing weapons, was sentenced to a six‑month conditional term after bringing a Taser to the courthouse.