Cathy Dobson As the first Ukrainian refugees arrive in Sarnia, residents are opening their hearts and homes to help them settle in. “My husband and I knew right away this is something we should do,” says Liana Smith, one of about 45 local residents signed up to host Ukrainian families fleeing the Russian war. Liana… Read more »
Tara Jeffrey The long-delayed athletic track at Great Lakes Secondary School could be ready this spring — if the weather cooperates. “Right now, we’re pushing for an early June completion date,” said Brian McKay, business superintendent for the Lambton Kent District School Board. “So, if any track and field events are in June, the hope… Read more »
Imperial Oil employees Gabriel Stavros and Harsh Shah took part in an Earth Week cleanup at Sarnia’s Rainbow Park last week. The company has formally ‘adopted’ the Christina Street park, with regular walk-throughs and cleanups to help keep it clean and safe, said Imperial spokesperson Kristina Zimmer. Tara Jeffrey
Cathy Dobson A respected Ukrainian artist fleeing the Russian invasion has arrived in Sarnia following a quick response to find her a new home. It took just one week from the initial call to fly Nataliya (Natasha) Nikolenko – who has disabilities – and her caregiver Anya Kozub out of Romania to Sarnia. Vision Nursing… Read more »
Cathy Dobson A former city councillor who no longer feels safe in her own neighbourhood is calling on Sarnia to install street-view surveillance cameras and provide more police patrols near the downtown core. Bev MacDougall says the area bordered by Christina, George, Russell and Durand streets is beleaguered by criminal activity around the clock. “Our… Read more »
A carpet of flowering wildflowers adds a touch of spring colour to a woodlot near Churchill Line in Sarnia. Ronny D’Haene Photo
Phil Egan Hearing the story of Wilmer (Bill) Arnold makes me wonder. When did he learn about the tragedy he’d just missed? As he strolled toward the river or waited at Ferry Dock Hill for the boat to Port Huron, could he hear the furious volley of gunfire behind him? And what did he think… Read more »
The U10 Huron Lakers basketball team won silver medals at the 2022 OBA Ontario Cup, falling just a single point short in the final against Kitchener-Waterloo. From left are, front row: Rylee Willemsen, Ariana Avellino, Cecilia Karas, Scotia Carruthers, Layla Moran and Jett Jamieson. Back row: Brent Jamieson, Aubrie Fines, Meghan Roberts, Francesca Mancusi, Izzy… Read more »
Journal Staff Point Edward council has approved a 2022 budget that contains a 2.38% tax rate increase. Village residents will pay $1,001 in municipal property taxes on each $150,000 worth of home assessment this year, an increase of $23 annually. The operating budget totals $4.7 million while just over $2 million is targetted for capital… Read more »
The Mooretown Jr. Flags U13 Tier 1 team captured the coveted OMHA Championship title earlier this month, with a 3-1 victory over Penetang. Pictured are, Front row: Cole Grant, Josh Carpenter, Liam Lahey, Klarke McLaughlin, Cohen Melville, Tucker Ysebaert, Kale Melville Back row: Adam Teschke (assistant coach), Ian Snedden (head coach), Mike McLaughlin (assistant coach),… Read more »
