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flag Heavy snow and extreme cold in 2026 pushed Sarnia-Lambton's winter costs over budget, straining infrastructure and services.

flag A snowier, colder winter in 2026 is straining municipal budgets in Sarnia-Lambton, with Lambton County expecting to exceed its $2.4-million winter maintenance budget by about $1 million due to heavy snow and strong winds. flag Sarnia, which spent $1.44 million in 2025—$325,000 over budget—is likely to surpass its 2026 budget of $1.145 million. flag Both areas faced increased costs from frequent plowing, a provincial salt shortage prompting greater sand use, and extreme weather, including five cold weather alerts and record-breaking cold and precipitation. flag Sarnia reported 22 water main breaks in January and invested $5 million in infrastructure upgrades. flag Homeless shelters operated at 95% capacity, reflecting heightened demand due to harsh conditions.

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