1 – Breaking a mirror is said to bring bad luck for how many years? 2 – Congratulations! Deborah Lumley, a Grade 5/6 teacher at Rosedale School, won a 2020 national teaching award for her leadership in what area? 3 – What is the last letter of the Greek alphabet? 4 – When schools… Read more »
Troy Shantz After trying twice to make face mask use mandatory, Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley is laying blame for political inaction at the feet of Lambton Public Health and its medical officer of health, Dr. Sudit Ranade. “It was the medical officer of health in London, Ottawa, Toronto and Windsor that worked with the leadership… Read more »
Cathy Dobson Danielle Chedore understands the shock and fear on the other end of the line when she calls to tell a local resident they have COVID-19. Chedore is a contact tracer, one of 35 specially trained health inspectors and public health nurses working to limit its spread in Sarnia-Lambton. They call every single resident… Read more »
Cathy Dobson Construction could begin next spring on a new $17-million Catholic elementary school in Sarnia, if all goes to plan. The St. Clair Catholic District School Board has made an offer to purchase eight acres (3.2 hectares) on the southeast side of the Rapids Parkway for a new French Immersion school, says Associate Director… Read more »
Cathy Dobson Driving on Venetian Boulevard these days is like taking your vehicle through a free car wash. Most days, half a foot of water covers the roadway near Bridgeview Marina, slowing traffic and creating enormous spray zones. Cycling or walking on the adjacent sidewalk can be a wet and muddy experience whenever a vehicle… Read more »
One easy way to pierce the curtain of time is to browse old city newspapers. Seeing what made the news back then can be insightful. The year 1938 in Sarnia was dominated by the long-awaited opening of the Blue Water Bridge. Construction work on the bridge spelled the end of the Great Depression era locally…. Read more »
1 – On Star Trek, what colour is Spock’s blood? 2 – Good news: According to Sarnia police, during the pandemic the occurrence of what crime has been reduced by half compared to last year’s numbers? 3 – Manual and trade workers are described as wearing what colour of collar? 4 – Congratulations!… Read more »
Troy Shantz A St. Patrick’s student has been recognized for her excellence in the classroom and the gym. Brianna Fraser is one of two recipients of this year’s Stefanko Award, given to one female and one male graduating student in Lambton County who possess strong grades and a dedication to extra curriculars. “I was really… Read more »
Let me be upfront. I am pro mask. I know, I know. This is a bold statement at a time when people are taking the to-wear or not-to-wear debate to new heights and making it about rights and freedoms. When Lambton County council decided last week not to join a growing number of municipalities and mandate non-medical… Read more »
Troy Shantz Toilet paper has taken on special meaning during this pandemic; a sentiment two young Point Edward sisters have turned it into a hobby business. Starting at $5, customers can order a roll for a loved one prepared by Gwen and Savannah Hart. Each “TP Grams” comes wrapped in a blue ribbon with a… Read more »
