Phil Egan There’s an old saying that Victory has a thousand fathers while Defeat is an orphan. That may apply to a particularly Canadian icon. On Thursday, May 16, our national drink will mark its 50th birthday on National Caesar Day. With more than one million Caesars downed every day in Canada, it is this… Read more »
I have good news and bad news. The good news is if you’ve ever wanted to visit the south of France The Hustle may convince you to finally purchase those tickets. The bad news is that’s the only thing The Hustle will convince you of. In a female-centric spin on Dirty Rotten Scoundrels no one… Read more »
A handful of uprooted trees and a new sand beach mark the location of what was formerly private lakefront property, just east of Blackwell Beach. High winds and waves two weeks ago gouged out at least 10 metres (33 feet) of the shoreline there. The armour stone in the foreground was placed by the city… Read more »
Troy Shantz A Sarnia girl has earned a spot on Ontario’s U14 soccer team. Alexis Tsaprailis, 13, was named to the roster following 11 different tryouts this past winter. The Cathcart Boulevard School student is one of the youngest players on the 22-member elite squad, and the only one chosen from a community west of… Read more »
1 – Which variety of hard green-skinned apple is named after an Australian woman who died in 1870? 2 – This fall, the former Tepperman’s store at Lambton Mall will be opened as a training centre for what local group? 3 – In what year did several countries boycott the Summer Olympics because… Read more »
Troy Shantz A matching set of tile mosaics built into a Canatara park washroom slated for demolition this year should be salvaged and preserved, local artists say. The mosaics of a striding boy and girl denote the gender of entrances to the washrooms located just west of Lake Chipican in Canatara Park. The obscure building… Read more »
Phil Egan Most residents know Alexander Mackenzie, Canada’s second prime minister, was a son of Sarnia. Fewer, I suspect, recognize the name of Pauline McGibbon, a city girl who became an Officer of the Order of Canada and the first female Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. But fewer still know of Patrick Grandcourt Kerwin – and… Read more »
Still looking for the Good Samaritan who helped that day Sir: About a year ago, my elderly mother and I were out for a drive in our old family van. It seemed to be overheating, so I headed back towards our regular garage. I was headed east on Michigan Avenue when we reached the intersection… 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, May 9 Spring Tea… Read more »
Troy Shantz Officials are keeping a close eye on Lake Chipican’s newest resident. A beaver arrived a few weeks ago, and though the city has no immediate plans to relocate the giant rodent, staff is watching for tree damage in Sarnia’s most popular park, said Parks and Recreation director Rob Harwood. The newcomer adds to… Read more »
