City Wellness

A 56-unit affordable housing project in Sarnia has been delayed by city council and is now headed to the Ontario Land Tribunal, after facing pushback from nearby residents. “NIMBY attitudes are no longer considered acceptable by the province,” said Myles Vanni, executive director of the Inn of the Good Shepherd.

Indwell is hosting a free event April 15 at the Four Points in Point Edward, featuring screenings of the documentary Safe and an open house on the organization’s supportive housing model.

The Community Hub, launched by #local, brings together events, updates, and local promotions in one place to make it easier for people to engage with their community.

A community cleanup of the Midtown Trail is set for April 26, as part of ongoing efforts to improve one of Sarnia’s emerging active transportation corridors.

Sarnia-Lambton residents are invited to learn more about Indwell, a charity bringing its supportive housing model to the region to help address homelessness, mental health, and addiction.

Community engagement is supposed to give residents a voice in shaping their cities, but too often, the process becomes a cycle of endless consultation, unrealistic wish lists, and glossy reports that never lead to action.

When I recently became eligible for the Old Age Security pension, my mind was blown. I mean, I was flabbergasted. I had thought: when did that happen, how is it that I am that old? I don’t feel sixty-five. I am not a senior.

In his latest column, Gordon Bourgon explores the mixed opinions on roundabouts, from those who find them confusing to those who see them as a traffic solution, and shares how he came to appreciate their benefits.