Protests are growing outside Bluewater Health in Sarnia, after 24-year-old Kayla Fillion died just hours after being discharged during a mental health crisis. Her father, Matthew Jacklin, accuses the hospital of failing to provide adequate care, claiming staff dismissed her cries for help despite her history of mental health struggles and substance abuse. Jacklin says she was sent home after less than an hour of treatment, only to be found dead later that day. He has since organized a movement calling for accountability, launching a website, petition, and ongoing protests.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A new report by Doxo reveals that Port Huron ranks as the 149th most expensive city in Michigan, with residents paying an average of $1,722 per month, or $20,659 annually, for the ten most common household bills. Despite this, Port Huron remains more affordable than many places, with costs 19% lower than the national average and 9% below Michigan’s state average. Households in the city allocate 42% of their income to bills, highlighting its relative affordability in the region.

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Drivers crossing the Blue Water Bridge into Canada are now facing higher tolls, with rates rising by a dollar across the board. Standard vehicles such as cars, pickups, and SUVs now pay $4, while larger personal vehicles like RVs or campers are charged $4 for each axle beyond two. Commercial vehicles, including trucks and buses, see their rates jump to $4.25 per axle. This marks the first phase of a two-step toll increase by MDOT, with a second hike of another dollar planned for December 1st next year.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Marine City is bringing back its community Christmas tree this year, thanks to a $7,500 fundraising effort led by the Marine City Chamber of Commerce. The money will cover the construction of a new base for the tree at 300 Broadway Street. After the old tree was removed due to disease, the city had been without one for years. Local businesses, including Eastern Michigan Bank and Real Estate One Westrick, donated funds, while a GoFundMe campaign helped surpass the goal by $100.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet