Cathy Dobson Dave Lambert wants to know three things. Where did the enormous pipe that’s washed up in front of his Bright’s Grove home come from? Who does it belong to? And who is going to remove it? Lambert lives in his childhood home on Lambert Road overlooking Lake Huron. The rusty piece of pipe… Read more »
Coun. Bird’s silence casting suspicion on all city councillors Sir: In her July 4 letter about the alleged email conspiracy against Coun. Margaret Bird, Bernice Rade asks whether the correspondence is good enough to prove the plot existed. The better and more fundamental question is whether the email actually does exist. So far, the public… Read more »
Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from an open letter published by the Bluewater Health Foundation. DAN EDWARD We did it! The Do It For Sarnia Campaign has reached its goal of $150,000 for Mental Health and Addiction Services at Bluewater Health. Before thanking those who contributed to this success, I want to… Read more »
What’s happening events must be open to the public, of general interest, 60 words or less, and received at least two weeks prior to the event. Please include ticket prices, if any, and a phone number or website where readers can obtain more information. Email notices to info@thesarniajournal.ca Thursday, July 18 Hospice Speaker… Read more »
Troy Shantz City council has approved back-in angle parking for the west side of Front Street, creating at least 15 new parking spaces downtown. Staff had considered restoring parking meters in the core area, but the idea was shelved because of strong opposition from businesses and a price tag of nearly $450,000. Tom Moulton, owner… Read more »
Troy Shantz Changes coming to a city bylaw are a good first step toward curbing metal thieves, says Coun. Mike Stark. Pending public feedback, metal recyclers would need to obtain the same business licence as pawn shops and second-hand stores starting Jan. 1. Recyclers would follow a list of rules including retaining information about metal… Read more »
Cathy Dobson Ever been on vacation and had that uneasy feeling you left a door unlocked at home and are being robbed blind? Sarnia’s Matthew Trout says he’s the guy to ensure you never have that anxiety again. “I know how much people want to protect their property,” he said. “I can offer peace of… Read more »
Cathy Dobson Sarnia-Lambton’s public health leaders should consider a merger with Chatham-Kent before an ordered consolidation creates a much larger public health region, says MPP Bob Bailey. “It’s reasonable to assume the boundaries will change,” Bailey said of his government’s directive to reduce the number of public health authorities from 35 to 10. “It’s better… Read more »
Journal Staff Pockets of the city have been hit hard by an infestation of gypsy moth caterpillars this year, and nowhere more so than at Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery. As many as 60 mature hardwood trees on the Michigan Avenue cemetery were stripped bare of their leaves in a matter of days, said site… Read more »
Cathy Dobson An international toy company based in Point Edward is purchasing five acres (two hectares) of land in the Sarnia Business and Research Park along Modeland Road. City council approved the land sale for $50,000 per acre to Creative Education of Canada on July 8. The company also has the right of first refusal… Read more »
