Troy Shantz Sarnia Police shouldn’t have to assume responsibility for investigating animal cruelty cases when the Humane Society stops doing it, the chief says. “I am concerned that if these calls are downloaded on police it will further tax our limited resources and also divert investigators from other incidents,” Norm Hansen said. The Ontario Society… Read more »
Editor’s note: St. Anne Catholic School teacher Jeff Cardy challenged his Grade 7-8 class to write newspaper stories. This is the second of their reports. Hannah Colquhoun Special to The Journal The Lambton County Music Festival has been encouraging young musicians since 1929, and in the process helping them develop parts of the brain. Right… Read more »
Tara Jeffrey A lot has changed since Angie Marks was hired on at the Women’s Interval Home in 2007 as a ‘counsellor on duty.’ “We’re seeing a lot more complex situations,” said Marks, noting Sarnia’s housing shortage has put pressure on the emergency shelter for women and children experiencing abuse. “There’s a greater concern, the… Read more »
Phil Egan My father-in-law, Cal Chivers, was a quiet man who liked to read Zane Grey western novels in his spare time. A wounded veteran of the Second World War, he spent his working life at the Electric Auto-Lite Company. The plant was important to Cal; but I doubt he knew just how much it… Read more »
Two members of Sarnia’s Bushido Sing Judo/Jiu-Jitsu School Of Self Defense won medals at the annual Ajax Budokan meet held March 30 in Whitby, Ont. Carson Elder, left, won silver while Zoe Arvanitis brought home gold. Submitted Photo
Thomas Grasser, 4, and his mom Kim got the royal greeting when they arrived with apples at the Children’s Animal Farm in Canatara Park last week. The Camlachie residents said they enjoy the farm’s llamas, donkeys and goats and make frequent visits. Glenn Ogilvie
Vicky Sparks Logic would dictate that if you took the concept of two great movies and mixed them together you’d end up with a third great movie. Little exists to prove logic wrong. One part Big (a fantastic movie) and one part The Devil Wears Prada (a superb movie) should equal one devilishly Big serving… Read more »
1 – Owing to its rolling, green hills and lush landscapes, what country is known as “The Emerald Isle”? 2 – After holding the job for nine years, Jim Costello is retiring from what position when he steps down in August? 3 – What musical has such songs as “Bring Him Home” and “Master… Read more »
Tara Jeffrey When Cleo Halket stepped onto the ice at Yost Arena recently — staring up at a giant ‘M’ backdropped by massive cathedral-style windows — she could barely believe her little seven-year-old eyes. “It was almost emotional, how in awe she was,” said mom, Nikki Dobbelaar. Dobbelaar was one of several local parents who… Read more »
Troy Shantz Despite complaints from neighbours, Paddy Flaherty’s Irish Pub has been granted a two-year noise bylaw exemption for bands playing its outdoor stage on Sarnia Bay. The exemption permits amplified live music until midnight on Friday and Saturday evenings, from June 1 to Sept. 15. An additional exemption was granted for Sunday, June 30… Read more »
