It was 11 years ago Bob Thomas lost a daughter to cancer, but the passion that drove him to help other sick kids by launching a motorcycle event hasn’t waned. “Children are still dying. Children are still suffering from the treatment,” he said. “When they can finally close all the childhood cancer wards then I’ll… Read more »
Point Edward stands to save a little money on a major redevelopment of Venetian Boulevard because some watermain work has been deferred. A 10-inch main was planned to replace the existing six-inch water pipe between Exmouth Street and the Holiday Inn. But a massive 42-inch main belonging to the Lambton Area Water Supply System (LAWSS)… Read more »
What’s Happening events must be open to the public, of general public interest, 60 words or less, and received at least two weeks prior to the event. Please include ticket prices, if any, and where to obtain more information. Email notices to info@thesarniajournal.ca. Wednesday, June 25 Hospital AGM Bluewater Health holding its annual general meeting… Read more »
A patch of native plants valued at more than $1 million has been discovered on public land in Sarnia, a remnant of a pre-urban landscape that’s survived decades of drainage and lawn mowing. The treasure trove of native flora was found last month on school board property behind St. Clair Secondary School and adjacent Cardiff… Read more »
If Sarnia council allows commercial plazas to be built on Modeland Road it must do so against the advice of city staff and some very vocal residents. About 80 people expressed virtually unanimous opposition at St. Anne’s school last week to two proposed commercial developments, saying shopping plazas on the arterial road would forever alter… Read more »
Health officials are warning of a sudden increase in the type of ticks known to carry Lyme disease. Nearly 40% of all ticks submitted or collected by Lambton Public Health this spring are blacklegged ticks, also known as deer ticks. And for the first time a population has been confirmed in Pinery Provincial Park. Results… Read more »
The water in Lake Chipican is an odd colour this year, and has been for nearly two months. People have variously described the Canatara Park pond as a “fluorescent khaki” colour or “around-the-gills green,” depending on the light and the day. The ineffable hue has people scratching their heads. “Everybody’s talking about it,” said local… Read more »
George Mathewson A ribbon of prime Sarnia shoreline that stretches for 800 metres (one half mile) along a sandy Lake Huron beach is public property that should be made accessible for every resident to enjoy, a city man says. The waterfront between the Cull Drain and Mike Weir Park in Bright’s Grove cannot be reached… Read more »
Sarnia’s homegrown talent showcase for new and emerging bands returns with a vengeance on June 28. Indiefest is both a Battle of the Bands spread over three Saturdays and a Youth Talent Showcase. ”Sarnia needs an outlet for the vast talent of independent bands, somewhere for people to have a great time and discover amazing… Read more »
No less a figure than Malcolm Cameron was on hand at London Road School for a history lesson and tree planting recently. The city founder is seen here with Tyvayon McGann and Victoria Hunter. About 170 childen watched as an autumn blaze maple tree was dedicated for Sarnia’s centennial celebration. Cameron was played by Nick… Read more »
