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Sarnia council nixes heritage tag for 1880s-era former church

Council cited up to $30 million in repair costs as a barrier to heritage designation, enabling a sale that supports adaptive reuse and residential development plans.

Summary by Sarnia Observer
An 1880s-built former church in Sarnia won't be designated under Ontario's Heritage Act.

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Denied heritage request paves way for new ownership of former Central United Church

Sarnia City Council unanimously voted to receive and file the report, and take no further action on the designation request for 220 George St.

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Sarnia council nixes heritage tag for 1880s-era former church

An 1880s-built former church in Sarnia won't be designated under Ontario's Heritage Act.

·Sarnia, Canada
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Council rejects heritage designation for 220 George Street to save sale

Sarnia City Council has voted against designating the former Central United Church as a heritage property after the owner warned the move would kill a pending sale and lead to the building’s ruin.

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Sarnia Observer broke the news in Sarnia, Canada on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
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