Hudak In Sarnia

Tim Hudak sounded very much like a politician on the election trail this morning.  The Ontario Progressive Conservative Party leader visiting our Blackburn Radio studio's here in Sarnia, as a guest on CHOK's Talkshow.  Hudak has put job creation and lower taxes atop his list for next week's Ontario budget.  The Tory leader said his party must draw a line in the sand on the HST issue, vowing to continue to fight the new sales tax scheduled to kick in July 1st.  Hudak also took the opportunity to take exception to severance pay for provincial tax collectors as they become federal employees.  Hudak had a noon hour meeting with the Chamber of Commerce and the Mayor.  A meet and greet was planned from 2 until 3pm at the Royal Canadian Legion on Front Street.

Stimulating Voter Turnout?

Sarnia's Mayor wants to investigate the possibility of on-line and mail-in voting for this fall's Municipal Elections.  Mike Bradley is asking council to support his motion, calling for a staff report.  Voter turnout in Sarnia last election was only 42 per cent.  If approved, a staff report would be expected back for the April 12th meeting of council.

Violent Bar Fight

A  23 year old Delhi man was slashed in the face trying to break up a bar fight outside a Sarnia bar early today.  The the incident occurred outside Triple Play on East Street.  Constable Bill Baines says the suspect turned and cut the man on the jaw.  He was taken to hospital treated and released after receiving several stiches to close the large gash.  Police arrested a 21 year old suspect in an East Street backyard.  He's facing several charges including assault with a weapon, aggravated assault, uttering death threats and breach of probation. The young man was to appear for a bail hearing today.

Destroyed Truck

Police are looking for witnesses, after a vehicle was heavily damaged Wednesday night.  Police say a 1994 GMC pick up truck was parked outside of a Northgate pizzeria between 11 and midnight.  When the owner returned he found his truck had been vandalized.  Police says the headlights, taillights, signal lights as well as the windshield and rear window were smashed.  The truck was also scratched and diesel fuel had been poured into the interior.  Anyone with information is asked to call Sarnia Police.

Stabbing

  Sarnia Police had a steady night with St.Patrick's Day celebrations.     One serious incident sent a 23 year old Delhi man to hospital for treatment of a large gash to his face.    Police say a 21 year old Sarnia man became involved in a shouting match with patrons outside Triple Play on East Street.   Constable Bill Baines says a man who tried to intervene was slashed on the jaw.       The suspect is facing several charges including assault with a weapon, aggravated assault, uttering death threats and breach of probabtion.  He appears in court today for a bail hearing.