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Council approves by-law amendment for less parking in new affordable housing project

Council approves by-law amendment for less parking in new affordable housing project

The Kathleen Avenue project, featuring 50 affordable housing units and office space, is moving forward after Sarnia City Council approved a by-law amendment allowing fewer parking spaces than normally required.
Stevie Go Go says bye-bye to Sarnia

Stevie Go Go says bye-bye to Sarnia

Stevie Go Go, Sarnia’s tuk-tuk tourism business, is relocating to New Brunswick after legal setbacks and regulatory hurdles stalled its operations in Ontario.
Bluewater Health initiative tackles accessibility issues for Francophone patients in Sarnia

Bluewater Health initiative tackles accessibility issues for Francophone patients in Sarnia

Bluewater Health is rolling out a French Language Designation project to address long-standing barriers faced by Francophones in accessing health care in Sarnia.
Vick’s Corner Deli – A Sandwich Haven Downtown Sarnia

Vick’s Corner Deli – A Sandwich Haven Downtown Sarnia

Vick’s Corner Deli at 133 Christina Street North has quietly established itself as a cornerstone of downtown Sarnia’s culinary scene.
Outdated parking rules challenge new affordable housing project on Kathleen Ave

Outdated parking rules challenge new affordable housing project on Kathleen Ave

Sarnia Council faces a pivotal decision on a proposal for 50 affordable units on Kathleen Ave, where parking mandates could determine the project’s future.
City council considers reducing parking minimums to address housing and environmental concerns

City council considers reducing parking minimums to address housing and environmental concerns

A Sarnia resident is calling on City Council to replace parking minimums with “parking maximums” in residential developments, aiming to boost affordability and sustainability.
Sarnia’s aging infrastructure and growing list of unfunded projects

Sarnia’s aging infrastructure and growing list of unfunded projects

Sarnia’s draft budget reveals a $251.8 million funding gap in its 10-year, $682.5 million capital plan, potentially delaying essential infrastructure upgrades and new projects like waterfront development.
As demand grows, Sarnia-Lambton’s Youth Wellness Hub offers vital mental health support

As demand grows, Sarnia-Lambton’s Youth Wellness Hub offers vital mental health support

The Youth Wellness Hub in Sarnia-Lambton is seeing growing demand as more youth discover its mental health and addiction support services—all in one welcoming space. Staff anticipate even more visits as awareness spreads.
From shelter to success: How Habitat for Humanity changed a man's life

From shelter to success: How Habitat for Humanity changed a man's life

At last week’s Habitat Town Hall, Liwordson Vijayabalan (aka Li) captivated the room as he shared a vulnerable and deeply powerful personal story about his experience growing up in poverty.
From Sarnia to the Andes: Michael Bednar's journey documenting Peru’s Quechua people

From Sarnia to the Andes: Michael Bednar's journey documenting Peru’s Quechua people

Sarnia native and award-winning photographer Michael Bednar presents The Condor & The Bull on November 16—a rare look at his work capturing the lives of Peru’s Quechua people.