Allan McKeown

Allan McKeown is a dedicated member of Climate Action Sarnia-Lambton and has previously stood as a candidate for the local Green Party. His deep passion for environmental issues drives his commitment to protecting and preserving our natural surroundings, making him a valuable advocate within his community.

Articles by Allan McKeown

Wildfires and your health – How do wildfires affect our health and what can we do?

July 27, 2026

In the summer of 2023, my wife and I spent a week vacationing with our son and his family at Shuswap Lake in the BC interior. It was mid-July and…

The benefits of bike lanes are clear and obvious

June 15, 2026

A letter writer who emigrated from Northern Ireland in 1972 reflects on Sarnia's cycling culture, makes the case for bike lanes, and urges readers to scrutinize candidates who would roll…

Canada’s MAID framework balances compassion with safety

January 16, 2026

Allan McKeown clarifies his stance on psilocybin regulations and Medical Assistance in Dying while offering support to the Pearson family.

Denying Pete Pearson psilocybin is not a systemic failure

January 12, 2026

“Sarnia’s Pete Pearson approved for death in weeks but denied therapy to help him live.” Sarnia Journal, January 5, 2026. This headline certainly got my attention and that obviously was…

Celebrate well and spend less at Christmas

November 25, 2025

Are you ready for December – arguably the most stressful month of the year? Christmas brings great joy to many children but for their parents it often produces distressing credit…

Welcome to the climate café!

September 25, 2025

In an effort to transform climate anxiety into hopeful community action, Climate Action Sarnia-Lambton invites Sarnians to pull up a chair at the city's first-ever "Climate Café."

LETTER: “EVs now account for 1 in 4 new car sales globally” – In response to Gladu’s “Your Car. Your Choice”

August 17, 2025

In her latest newsletter titled “Your Car. Your Choice”, Marilyn Gladu MP continues her tendency to frame an issue in a highly partisan manner without providing proper context so that…

How do wildfires affect our health and what can we do?

July 7, 2025

In the summer of 2023, my wife and I spent a week vacationing with our son and his family at Shuswap Lake in the BC interior. It was mid-July and…

Come to the Death Café! – “talking about death won’t kill you”

May 22, 2025

Sarnia’s first Death Café invites the community to share honest, respectful conversations about dying — not in grief, but in curiosity and acceptance.

April 22nd is Earth Day 2025: Come celebrate at the Sarnia Library!

April 16, 2025

This year marks the 55th. anniversary of the first Earth Day which was created by Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin. His intent was to mobilize support for better laws to…