Troy Shantz The on-again, off-again gypsy moth spray program is expected to begin this week, depending on the weather and development of moth larvae, City Hall says. Spraying with a biological insecticide was to begin May 15, then May 20. City council met Friday via teleconference specifically to overturn its April decision to spray, then… Read more »
Journal Staff A farmer-owned co-operative based in Sarnia and created to develop new markets for agricultural crop waste is shutting down. The Cellulosic Sugar Producers Co-operative had 118 growers signed up with 30,000 acres committed to providing corn stovers and wheat straw for bio-industrial uses. It received support from the federal and provincial governments, Bioindustrial… Read more »
Journal Staff COVID-19 has claimed the life of another resident at Vision Nursing Home, Lambton Public Health said this morning. In addition, one more residents of the Sarnia long-term care has tested positive. Six residents have died and 22 infected since the outbreak began April 23. Another 19 staff members have tested positive. The 41… Read more »
Troy Shantz Sarnia-Lambton can’t yet accommodate Premier Doug Ford’s directive for all Ontarians to get tested for COVID-19, a local health official says. In a rare Sunday announcement, Ford urged all concerned resident of the province, with or without symptoms, to get tested for the virus. “If you feel you need a test, you’ll be… Read more »
Cathy Dobson From live music and theatre, to art shows and exhibitions, COVID-19 has derailed so many community arts events. But one local tradition is still going forward, thanks to some volunteer ingenuity at Gallery in the Grove. The Lambton County Student Art Show has been held every year since the 1960s. It’s had such… Read more »
Troy Shantz Sarnia’s Steve Hunter was hiking along a muddy trail in Macedonia when the pistol appeared. “Passport!” the teen demanded, two thugs on either side edging closer. Hunter was into the second month of walking a route that follows an ancient Roman road to Istanbul. He thought the young cattle-herders were joking. They weren’t…. Read more »
Journal Staff A COVID-19 outbreak at Vision Nursing Home continues to expand, with two more staff infected and one more resident dying of the disease, Lambton Public Health said this morning. The virus has now claimed five residents of the long-term care home on Wellington Street, and infected 20 residents and 19 staff. It’s been… Read more »
Jonah Schaller rounds up plants recently for a customer order at Praill’s Greenhouse on Blackwell Road. After giving garden centres the green light earlier, Ontario allowed golf courses and marinas to open on Saturday, followed by many retails stores and construction projects on Tuesday. Like other businesses, Praill’s has taken necessary steps to protect customers… Read more »
Journal Staff As Ontario begins lifting restrictions local residents have been left with a confusing mix of opening and closings at local parks, sports fields and outdoor areas. To help clarify, the City of Sarnia has offered the following: In general, picnic sites, benches, and shelters in parks and recreational areas are now open, provided… Read more »
Troy Shantz Bluewater Health is seeing one-fifth its normal patient caseload and is currently treating just a handful of COVID-19 cases, but it still won’t be resuming normal operations anytime soon. Having the resources are in place in case a second wave of the disease sweeps through Sarnia-Lambton is the hospital’s chief priority, said CEO… Read more »
