A bad day of fishing is no problem for Camlachie’s Kathy Brown and Gary Deichert, seen here fishing at the mouth of Cow Creek in Bright’s Grove. The couple took up the sport after recently retiring and the creek has become one of their favourite spots. “It’s not great for fishing, but it’s quiet,” said… Read more »
Editor’s note: The Journal invited the six local candidates in the federal election to participate in a Q&A on issues. The answers of the five who participated are presented this week, in alphabetical order. People’s Party of Canada candidate Brian Everaert did not respond. 1 – What do you see as the most pressing issue… Read more »
James R. Wallen A few years back, I worked on a film about Cookie Gilchrist who played one season with the Sarnia Imperials in 1954 before achieving fame – some might say “notoriety” – in the CFL and the American Football League (now part of the NFL.) Although Cookie doesn’t figure in my film Gridiron… Read more »
Phil Egan Over the past 81 years the Blue Water Bridge has seen tens of thousands of vessels pass beneath it. Each has a story; from passenger cruise ships like the Noronic and North America, to fishing boats, industrial lakers, ocean-going cargo vessels and Canadian warships. But one of the strangest stories of any ship… Read more »
Editor’s note: The Journal invited the six local candidates in the federal election to participate in a Q&A on issues. The answers of the five who participated are presented this week, in alphabetical order. People’s Party of Canada candidate Brian Everaert did not respond. 1 – What do you see as the most pressing issue… 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, Oct. 17 Unplanned Christian Impact Forum… Read more »
Cathy Dobson City residents will get a chance to wade into the discussion about the future of Jackson Pool on Oct. 28 at a 5 p.m. public meeting. They can also comment then on whether they want to redevelop Germain Arena into an indoor multi-purpose sports complex. The future of the two closed recreational facilities… Read more »
Tara Jeffrey St. Clair Township officials are hoping the Moore Sports Complex’s ageing refrigeration system will help make the case for a multi-million dollar arena makeover. “We think we have a good case because of our existing freezing plant and refrigeration system,” township CAO John Rodey said of the 50-year-old Moore Sports Complex. The arena… Read more »
Editor’s note: The Journal invited the six local candidates in the federal election to participate in a Q&A on issues. The answers of the five who participated are presented this week, in alphabetical order. People’s Party of Canada candidate Brian Everaert did not respond. 1 – What do you see as the most pressing issue… Read more »
Troy Shantz If you’ve noticed fewer campaign signs around Sarnia this federal election, you’re not alone. The parties say they’re planting fewer candidate signs for a variety of reasons, including cost, local bylaw changes and privacy concerns. Plastic lawn sign send a negative message about stewardship, said Ted Hext, with NDP candidate Adam Kilner’s campaign…. Read more »
