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The Opinion section of The Journal is a platform for a diverse range of voices from Sarnia-Lambton. The views expressed here do not necessary reflect those of The Journal or its editorial team.
 

Life with epilepsy

Life with epilepsy

In his latest column, Gordon shares his family’s journey after his son Adam was diagnosed with epilepsy, reflecting on the challenges, treatments, and the support that made a difference.
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Sarnia police are ignoring a $5M solution to justify a $60M fortress

Sarnia police are ignoring a $5M solution to justify a $60M fortress

In his latest column, Nathan Colquhoun questions the push for a new $60 million police headquarters in Sarnia, arguing that the project is unnecessary and that cheaper alternatives are being ignored.
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OPINION: Opinion: Understanding Our Surroundings – Tanks

OPINION: Opinion: Understanding Our Surroundings – Tanks

In this opinion column, Beze Gray, Joel Piche, Layla El-Dakhakhni, and Vanessa Gray examine the impact of petrochemical storage tanks on Aamjiwnaang First Nation and call for stronger environmental protections.
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Sarnia’s leaders just made affordable housing even harder

Sarnia’s leaders just made affordable housing even harder

In Nathan's latest column, he takes Sarnia City Council to task for rejecting an affordable housing project in the face of a growing crisis. He critiques their willingness to bow to NIMBY fearmongering over facts and calls for real leadership to ensure housing solutions aren’t derailed by misinformation.
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This phantom is a menace

This phantom is a menace

In his latest column, Gordon examines the growing threat of cyber scams, sharing a firsthand account of online fraud and the importance of awareness and protection.
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Voter apathy is the demise of democracy

Voter apathy is the demise of democracy

"Apathy, in an era where we are becoming more frustrated at the status quo, is dangerous. This is the slow death of democracy as we know it."
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Not just a soup kitchen

Not just a soup kitchen

In his latest column, Gordon writes about the daily meal service at the Inn of the Good Shepherd, where food and community come together for those in need.
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In defence of our hometown

In defence of our hometown

It began for me when I was a teenager, and my cousins from Cornwall, Ontario came for a visit. They said our river was puny compared to theirs back home, and that the lakers going by were small compared to the ships they were used to.
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What I learned sitting down with Bob Bailey’s team

What I learned sitting down with Bob Bailey’s team

In Nathan's latest column, he reflects on a conversation with longtime MPP Bob Bailey and his team, uncovering how party loyalty, not community choice, dictates who represents Sarnia-Lambton.
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Addressing the real barriers to women in leadership

Addressing the real barriers to women in leadership

In response to one candidate's answer to the question: “What is your party plan to support and encourage women in leadership and running for public office?”  at the All Candidates meeting.
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