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Neighbourhood opposition threatens affordable housing project

Neighbourhood opposition threatens affordable housing project

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.
High school students turn summer job into growing lawn care business

High school students turn summer job into growing lawn care business

What began as a summer job cutting grass has grown into L&L Lawn Care, a full-service business run by two Sarnia high school students.
NLSS students take centre stage in May performances

NLSS students take centre stage in May performances

North Lambton students are preparing for a Star Wars-themed concert and a full production of Frozen Jr., with proceeds supporting cancer research and performances featuring student actors and musicians from five area schools.
Women of Excellence event returns June 5, tickets on sale April 14

Women of Excellence event returns June 5, tickets on sale April 14

Sarnia Community Foundation to host annual luncheon June 5 at Dante Club, featuring Parkinson Canada CEO as guest speaker.
Grade 9 student leads Ramadan food drive collecting 3,000 pounds for Sarnia shelters

Grade 9 student leads Ramadan food drive collecting 3,000 pounds for Sarnia shelters

Sereen Sattar, a Grade 9 student at Northern Collegiate, coordinated a city-wide canvassing effort that helped the Sarnia Muslim Association collect 3,000 pounds of food during this year’s Ramadan drive.
Free film screening and info night to explore supportive housing in Lambton

Free film screening and info night to explore supportive housing in Lambton

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.
Award-winning folk artist John Wort Hannam coming to Refined Fool Sarnia on May 1

Award-winning folk artist John Wort Hannam coming to Refined Fool Sarnia on May 1

Fresh off two Canadian Folk Music Award wins, John Wort Hannam brings his poetic prairie sound to Sarnia for a one-night show at Refined Fool.
Lambton Public Health reporting four additional confirmed measles cases

Lambton Public Health reporting four additional confirmed measles cases

Lambton Public Health (LPH) is reporting four additional confirmed cases of measles in individuals in Lambton County. At this time, LPH is working to identify known contacts who may have been exposed.
LKDSB’s Specialist High Skills Major program offers early career training for high school students

LKDSB’s Specialist High Skills Major program offers early career training for high school students

Students in the Lambton Kent District School Board are earning industry certifications and hands-on experience at no cost through a provincial program that links classroom learning with real-world skills.
New platform helps Sarnia users discover what’s happening nearby

New platform helps Sarnia users discover what’s happening nearby

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.