Journal Staff Sarnia council waived the rules last week to permit the installation of a bench in memory of a longtime contributor to local baseball. The exemption will allow a memorial bench to be placed in Errol Russell Park (Stan Slack Field) to commemorate Marnie Slack’s own contributions and support of baseball in Sarnia. The… Read more »
1 – The Florence Nightingale Medal is presented to members of which profession? 2 – As of June 1, Derek Davis assumed what position in Sarnia? 3 – Condensation is the conversion of a vapour or gas to which state of matter? 4 – Corunna native Rob Thomson was recently named the manager of what… Read more »
Stephen Bright My first time seeing charity in action was the winter of 1957, while having a hot chocolate and Danish pastry with my mother in a coffee shop. Seeing a shabbily dressed man drinking coffee at the lunch counter, she called over the waitress, passed her a handful of change, and said, “Here, give… Read more »
Tara Jeffrey Sarnia’s population is not getting any younger — or larger — and that’s a big problem, says Judith Morris. “We’re not growing at the rate the rest of the province… not even close,” said the interim CEO of the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership and chair of the newly formed President’s Immigration Taskforce. “The issue… Read more »
Cathy Dobson Sarnia’s tradition of weekend walkabouts is getting a reboot, with a trio of events planned for the downtown this summer. Council voted 8-1 last week to allow Christina Street to be closed to vehicle traffic one weekend each month to allow family-friendly activities and live entertainment organized by downtown business owners and the… Read more »
Bright’s Grove development area long overdo Sir: I am baffled by the reluctance of City Hall staff, their consultant, and some councillors to allow development of a parcel of land in Bright’s Grove and expand Sarnia’s urban boundary. Yes, I understand the concept of urban sprawl, but to me this move is actually the opposite…. Read more »
What’s happening events must be open to the public or virtual, 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, JUNE 16 Golf Tournament… Read more »
Tara Jeffrey Rob Thomson practically grew up on the ball diamonds of Corunna. “I was always the bat boy,” he said with a laugh, recalling a youth spent following around older brothers Tom and Rick — and their teams — each summer. So it was only natural he’d pick up a glove of his own… Read more »
Tara Jeffrey A new research study into the impact of cannabinoid therapy on local residents with dementia could be a ‘game changer’ says Dr. Blake Pearson. “We are officially up and running, which is exciting,” said Pearson, who, in partnership with Lambton College and Steeves & Rozema Nursing Homes has been awarded a three-year, $360,000… Read more »
Cathy Dobson It’s paws-itively good news for Sarnia’s strays. City council’s unanimous support for a new animal shelter clears the way for a larger facility with services not possible at the current one, says Donna Pyette, manager of the Sarnia & District Humane Society. The shelter at the corner of Exmouth Street and Harbour Road… Read more »
