1 – Who is the singing snowman in the animated film “Frozen”? 2 – A special service was held earlier this month in Point Edward to celebrate the centenary of what? 3 – The theme song to “Big Bang Theory” was composed by what Canadian group? 4 – This summer, a nine-hole disc golf course… Read more »
Marilyn Gladu The first of the Ukraine immigrants fleeing their country due to the war have begun to arrive in our community. There are many organizations involved in helping out, and the information and situation is changing almost daily. Hopefully this article will contain some information for the many generous individuals in Sarnia-Lambton who are… Read more »
Journal staff A new retreat-style fundraiser hosted by the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Centre aims to showcase diverse voices, says executive director Chantel Butterfield. “The goal is to be inspired — plain and simple,” Butterfield said of the inaugural “Inspire 2022,” happening May 28 at the Fox & Hound Canine Retreat arena in Bright’s Grove. “It… Read more »
Cathy Dobson The Trews and Walk Off The Earth will share the stage with an eclectic group of accomplished Sarnia musicians for the 5th annual Block Party in Centennial Park. Outdoor concerts are proving highly successful fundraisers for mental health and addictions at Bluewater Health, so the Block Party is expanding to two days, says… Read more »
Doug Ford’s PC government has failed true conservative voters Sir: I have been extremely disappointed with the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party governing this province and can no longer support it for numerous reasons: 1) Doug Ford and the PCs were against the carbon tax, then caved, and allowed a carbon tax to be implemented. 2)… Read more »
Tara Jeffrey Crystal Fach says people will be ready to celebrate at Sarnia’s inaugural PrideFest this summer. “Sometimes with any marginalized group in our community, we are always focused on the oppression that particular demographic faces,” said the co-founder of Diversity Ed – Safer Spaces Canada, which is hosting the event. “This is more lighthearted,… Read more »
Tara Jeffrey Sarnia’s mayor is calling on Sarnia-Lambton up its game so it doesn’t fall behind as Canada shifts to electric vehicles. “We really need to get a grasp on this,” Mike Bradley said about the lack of charging infrastructure for EV owners. In a letter to county council last week, Bradley called for a… Read more »
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Tara Jeffrey Part of the long-planned extension of Sarnia’s Rapids Parkway is about to begin. Council has awarded a $2.2-milion construction contract to Inwood-based McNally Excavating Ltd. to extended the arterial road from it current end at Sandpiper Drive to a spot just north of Highway 402. The second phase includes the Ontario Transportation Ministry… Read more »
Tara Jeffrey When Kelly-Anne Lemieux started a new girls’ baseball program at High Park Public School, she wasn’t sure what to expect. “I was hoping for maybe a dozen girls,” said the Grade 4/5 French Immersion teacher, who was shocked when more than 30 students showed up. A die-hard Blue Jays fan and longtime competitive… Read more »
