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Opinion

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.
 

LETTER: Let's keep pressing our politicians to fund mental health care and housing

LETTER: Let's keep pressing our politicians to fund mental health care and housing

The Pitfalls of Centralized Housing Approaches: A Call for Decentralized Solutions

The Pitfalls of Centralized Housing Approaches: A Call for Decentralized Solutions

As Lambton County grapples with a persistent rise in homelessness despite a strategic plan in place, recent discussions surrounding centralized approaches to housing have stirred significant debate.
LETTER: Better transit needed for local seniors

LETTER: Better transit needed for local seniors

OPINION: On the purpose of diversity and empathy as a skill

OPINION: On the purpose of diversity and empathy as a skill

"It is important to stay curious about our fellow human beings and reflect on our own shortcomings."
LETTER: Lambton bureaucrats must use their power to help the homeless

LETTER: Lambton bureaucrats must use their power to help the homeless

Dear Editor: In response to the article “ 24 new affordable housing units were promised in 2022.
OPINION: The rise of climate anxiety and how to cope with it

OPINION: The rise of climate anxiety and how to cope with it

LETTER: Appreciation and thoughts on community journalism in Sarnia

LETTER: Appreciation and thoughts on community journalism in Sarnia

LETTER: Journal reader appreciates 'local, hometown feel'

LETTER: Journal reader appreciates 'local, hometown feel'

LETTER: GLSS teacher thanks community for support

LETTER: GLSS teacher thanks community for support

LETTER: City should reconsider 'waste of resources' at shelter

LETTER: City should reconsider 'waste of resources' at shelter

I was happy to read that the city came up with a suitable resolution to open River City Vineyard's homeless shelter, but I can't help but scratch my head at the ridiculousness of needing "to contract a service to respond to emergency cal