Troy Shantz Sarnia could save $60,000 a year by moving the Mallroad Library to Clearwater Arena, city staff says. A floor plan and budget to retrofit the upper level of the Wellington Road arena is in the works, and community consultations are now underway. In the meantime, Sarnia has extended the library’s lease in the… Read more »
Troy Shantz Recreational facilities for children should be regarded as essential services and remain open during lockdowns, a Sarnia entrepreneur says. And City Hall agrees. Scott Burnett has gathered a petition with 2,700 signatures asking Ontario to classify dance studios, karate dojos, rinks and other youth facilities essential businesses “It’s just frustrating,” said Burnett, owner… Read more »
Journal Staff The first COVID-19 vaccine doses are still not expected to arrive in Sarnia-Lambton until early February, although that timeline could change subject to supply availability, Sarnia’s Primary Control Group says. In the meantime, long-term care homes are gathering consent forms and preparing lists of residents and staff who will be first in line… Read more »
Journal Staff Sarnia’s Mayor applauds Ontario’s stay-at-home-order, but says a vaccine is the only way back to normalcy. Premier Doug Ford declared a 28-day state of emergency for the province today and on Thursday a stay-at-home order begins. This means outdoor groups can’t exceed five people, and additional restrictions are in effect for non-essential retail… Read more »
Troy Shantz Despite coming up short on its 2020 campaign, the United Way is still mighty impressed by the generosity of a struggling community, its executive director says. The United Way of Sarnia-Lambton raised 92% of its $1.9 million target, leaving a shortfall of about $174,000 that will soon be felt by some member agencies…. Read more »
Troy Shantz If Michigan succeeds in shutting down the Line 5 crude oil pipeline the impact on Sarnia will be devastating, a union leader says. Sarnia’s three refineries would be at risk of shutting down as well as many related industries in the Chemical Valley, said Scott Archer, business agent with the UA Local 663… Read more »
Journal Staff As COVID-19 continues to surge, a Lambton Public Health response team has begun working with staff at two of 12 local senior homes contending with outbreaks. There is growing concern about the 12 residents and one staff member at Twin Lakes Terrace and seven residents and five staff at Residence on the St…. Read more »
Journal Staff A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at the Sumac Lodge long-term care home in Sarnia, Lambton Public Health said today. All residents of the home are being tested after one staff member was confirmed to have the virus. Sumac Lodge is the 10th Sarnia-Lambton senior homes with an active outbreak, the health unit… Read more »
Troy Shantz Sarnia is getting 12 more beds to help residents beat drug and alcohol addictions, Ontario says. The facility will open Jan. 21 out of a house on Exmouth Street near Norm Perry Park and be staffed around the clock, seven days a week. The move will add to seven existing withdrawal management beds… Read more »
Tara Jeffrey Some 2,000 COVID-19 tests were being conducted this week as part of a return-to-work screening program at Nova Chemicals. Company spokesperson Julia Iacovella said the lab-analyzed PCR testing was being administered over a four-day period, by registered nurses, and “captured Nova employees, contractors and tradespeople that are working on our growth projects.” Workers… Read more »
