Marg Johnson If you want to work with kids, you have to expect the unexpected. Many concepts were drummed into our heads while studying for Child and Youth Worker certification. One of the most useful was this: Until you have a strong therapeutic relationship with a child, never ever let him or her become aware… Read more »
In the 160-year history of the Sarnia Police Service only two officers have ever been shot in the line of duty. The shootings occurred 62 years apart. Yet they share an uncanny link. In 1936, Const. Jack Lewis was shot and killed by the notorious gangster Red Ryan during a liquor store robbery on Christina… Read more »
Michael Eshkibok It was really interesting attending the International Overdose Awareness Day gathering at the Sarnia’s City Hall on Aug. 29, an event designed to give the public some insight into what drugs and alcohol can do to people. Several impressive speakers spoke about what drug overdoses have done to people they once cared about…. Read more »
Sarnia’s downtown businesses deserve leadership of a BIA Sir: In my role of promoting tourism in our region, I’ve had countless conversations over many years with business owners in Sarnia’s downtown (and many others) about the need for Business Improvement Associations. Now that it’s a real possibility I hope the stakeholders will take a very… Read more »
Phil Egan If you were born or treated at Sarnia General Hospital, practised medicine, nursed, or worked as a technician there, or simply have an interest in Sarnia’s historic past – then here’s some news. Bluewater Health has asked the Sarnia Historical Society to preside over the unveiling of cornerstones salvaged from the old hospital,… Read more »
Phil Egan Whether you have Scottish blood in your veins or not there are few battle hymns as stirring as “Bonnie Dundee” played on the bagpipes. That particular tune will definitely be in the air the final weekend of September when Sarnia honours “C” Squadron of the proud First Hussars Regiment and its 55 years… Read more »
Police Chief clarifies comments in cannabis arrest story Sir: I was recently quoted in a Sarnia Journal article after search warrants were executed by the Sarnia Police with the Provincial Cannabis Enforcement team at two cannabis shops on the Aamjiwnaang First Nation. Unfortunately, I did not anticipate the potential harm that could be caused by… Read more »
Phil Egan “On the venerable Day of the Sun,” the Roman Emperor Constantine declared in 321 AD, “let the magistrates and people rest and let all workshops be closed.” Laws against Sunday shopping and other regular activities are older than many think. From 1845 in the Province of Canada and from 1906 in Ontario, the… Read more »
Political leaders should keep religion out of politics Sir: Regarding the Aug. 8 article “Councillor and MP Clash,” I see plenty of room for a councillor like Nathan Colquhoun in Sarnia. It is fully appropriate to question the motives of our MP. If she is basing her political decisions on her personal religious beliefs, that… Read more »
A recent spat between the local MP and a sitting member of city council is the latest example of why politics and religion don’t mix. Rookie councillor Nathan Colquhoun went on the offensive against Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu, calling the Parliamentarian “an embarrassment to Sarnia and Christianity.” His big beef is with her stance on… Read more »
