Offering a brief comment on a long complaint Sir: Regarding the March 14 story, “Code of conduct complaint cites mayor, councillors.” The key word for the complainant, Matt Mitro, is “ex-councillor.” ‘Nuff said! Steve Anderson Sarnia Recognizing an exceptional couple and all they do for community Sir: Amid the recent elegance and eloquence of… Read more »
Phil Egan In the early 1950s, before I started school, I would watch out the window for the coal man. If he delivered anywhere on my street it was fun, and if he came right to our house, it was extra great. Kids from up and down the street would race to the truck to… Read more »
Troy Shantz When former Sting forward Daniel Carcillo went public last fall with revelations of hockey ‘hazing’ that took place while a rookie in Sarnia, the impact was felt here and abroad. In the weeks that followed, several teammates confirmed the gruesome allegations, and added a few of their own. How could this happen? Where… Read more »
Looking forward to a city council that works in harmony Sir: Having watched the last council meeting, I must remark on how refreshing it was to witness Coun. Brian White state that he, along with the others, was prepared to lift the sanctions placed upon the mayor by the previous council, and saying, that since… Read more »
Randy Evans & Gary Shrumm At the time of this writing, it’s the middle of February and it’s raining outside, another indication climate change has hit Sarnia. It’s a given that snow and ice — and the outdoor recreational opportunities they afford — can only be sustained when the temperature is at or below the… Read more »
Seniors “Handyman” program could close unless funding found Sir: As of March 31, the United Way will stop funding to the Lambton Seniors Association’s “Handyman” service because the Association will not agree to a financial “Means Test” for seniors who desire its services. The Lambton Seniors Association consists of retired seniors who are qualified in… Read more »
Tara Jeffrey If you’re feeling like the plight to end violence against women and girls has taken a giant step backwards lately, you’re not alone. Last month, we learned of the death of an 11-year-old Brampton girl, allegedly at the hands of her father, just days after a disturbing new report confirmed a woman or… Read more »
Mayor’s comments typical of Central Canadian smugness Sir: I recently watched an interview that Mayor Mike Bradley did with CBC on saving the jobs of people that work at SNC-Lavalin, at any cost. I would sum up his comments as: “We need to protect organized corporate crime in Eastern Canada as it supplies thousands of… Read more »
Bob Boulton Now that I am of a certain age I admit that over the past 50 years I have forgotten a thing or two. Or three. For instance, I have been reminded – more than once – how important it is to hang a fresh green bag in the kitchen trashcan after removing the… Read more »
The “plate method” provides a visual guide to healthy eating Sir: I have seen various responses to Canada’s revised food guide. In 2017, I was devastated to be diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), as it has wreaked havoc on many of my family members. One of the easiest ways to know how much and what to… Read more »
