In the still of the night Hold me darlin’, hold me tight, oh So real, so right Lost in the fifties tonight In the 1998 movie Pleasantville two teenagers are transported back to the 1950s and the black and white world of Leave it to Beaver, Father Knows Best and Captain Kangaroo. Canadians and Americans… Read more »
On the first day of July, 1875, Sarnia celebrated a milestone accomplishment. A splendid new waterworks had been constructed, and with it came unexpected results. The fire brigade, naturally, had a powerful new weapon to fight fires. Street sprinklers began to control road dust, more drinking troughs for horses appeared, and outhouses were torn down… Read more »
Pipeline protest from local Indigenous community confusing Sir: I’m confused. Aren’t Sarnia’s native people being hypocritical when they protest against pipelines? Sarnia’s Chemical Valley has so many pipelines, and the band is involved with them through contracts. Since Sarnia hasn’t had a pipeline spill, shouldn’t we be commending our companies, and maybe let the… Read more »
Bryan Trothen Sarnia councillors are now into their second year of decision-making, and one item they accepted without comment recently was their own attendance report. Two members of council attended all 39 regular and special meetings in 2019, and none missed more than three. In terms of attendance, all nine have been exemplary. But attendance… Read more »
For many Sarnians, it’s a spot as familiar as Canatara Park and the refineries of Chemical Valley. Since the first wave of European settlers arrived in 1832, Ferry Dock Hill has been at the very heart of old Sarnia. And when the former law offices at 2 Ferry Dock Hill fall under the wrecking ball… Read more »
Sarnia recently approved a $500,000 yearly levy on industry to help pay for the Donohue Bridge. That’s half of what city staff had proposed, and far less than the $2 million one councillor sought. But why stop there? As Sarnia confronts the impact of climate change with an empty war chest I, for one, believe… Read more »
The Journal commended for focusing on local community Sir: I read with interest and community pride the brief staff article of Feb. 20 about the five Ontario Community Newspaper Award nominations received by The Sarnia Journal. You and your team are to be congratulated for this recognition, and I’m sure I am not alone in… Read more »
One thin dime. That’s what the ladies of Queen Street Methodist Church charged local residents to have their names embroidered on the queen-sized quilt in 1897. The stunning result emerged recently from a cedar chest at the home of Sarnia’s Pat Clarke, who is turning over to the Sarnia Historical Society. “It’s time to share… Read more »
Bob Boulton Have you met Charlie the Cat? About 18 months ago Charlie tiptoed out of the woods from parts unknown and, with tail straight out, leapt through the doorway of the red barn at the Children’s Animal Farm in Canatara Park. Since that day, despite countless visitors leaving doors open countless times, he has… Read more »
Journal columnist the complete package Sir: Phil Egan’s articles and columns are always interesting to read. He was well represented in the Jan. 30 edition. His ‘Wax Man’ report was fascinating, and his column on Heather Reisman was spectacularly excellent. Engaging, warm, funny, all wrapped up together and tied with a bow. Bob Boulton… Read more »
