LCCVI evacuated after alarm in tech wing sounds
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Courtney Kettle and Austin Williams with Sarnia-Lambton's New Year's baby, Marsavian Joshua Williams
Sarnia-Lambton’s New Years’ baby born at 1:30 am
January 1, 2026
The Independent
Sarnia-Lambton’s first baby of 2026 made his way into the world at 1:30 am.
Parents Courtney Kettle and Austin Williams rang in the New Year at Bluewater Health with the arrival of Marsavian Joshua Williams. He is 6 lbs and 15 oz and measures 19.3 inches long.
Bluewater Health’s Children’s Auxiliary and the hospital’s gift shop presented the family with a special gift package to mark the occasion.
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