Dennis’s bullying has no place in the mayor’s office
A reader defends Bob Hyde, calls Bill Dennis’s “communistic lefty” outburst inexcusable, and urges voters not to reward intimidation with the mayor’s chair.
Charles Dalmas
Charles Dalmas is a Sarnia-based musician, educator, and writer with decades of experience in the local arts community. As Music Director of the Sarnia Sea Cadets and the Bluewater Wind Ensemble, he has spent years mentoring young musicians and contributing to the region’s cultural life. A former principal clarinetist with the International Symphony Orchestra, Dalmas now brings his perspective to the page, sharing thoughtful reflections shaped by a lifelong career in music and community involvement.
Articles by Charles Dalmas
Nathan was right to call Carney to task
A reader writes in a response to the a recent letter published by another reader regarding the column by Nathan Colquhoun regarding Prime Minister Carney's $100 billion submarine procurement program.
Being “tough on crime” is the wrong approach
Regarding the letter titled "What Do We Want Police to Do?" The answer is: solve crimes. The John Howard Society of Canada has stated that being "tough on crime" is the…
Supportive housing: will it work in Sarnia?
As Sarnia grapples with its homelessness crisis, the nearby city of St. Thomas provides a proven roadmap for a solution through its successful supportive housing initiatives.
Cross-border chill: why Sarnians are staying home
The days of two people eating breakfast at Ted's Coney Island for $12 in Canadian funds and reasonable bridge fare are gone. Now, two people's breakfast is $20 Canadian, and…
Growing secularism in Sarnia: Why it’s happening and what could be done
Census data shows Sarnia is experiencing a sharp rise in secularism, reflecting a wider national trend and leaving local faith leaders grappling with how to respond.
The phenomenon of Indian restaurants in Sarnia
The preponderance of the city's population is of Western European origin. According to the 2021 Canadian Census of Population, 88,480 of the 96,290 people in the Sarnia Metro Area are…
Growing RV culture and shifting bylaws in Sarnia
As a border town, Sarnia sees a lot of through traffic. After all, about 14,000 vehicles use the Blue Water Bridges every day. Although there are no actual RV resorts…
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Meat Raffles @ Black Gold Brewery
Tue, Oct 27 · 6:00 pm
Black Gold Brewery 395 Fletcher St Petrolia, ON
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Richard Beland Artist Talk
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The Lawrence House Centre for the Arts 127 Christina St. S Sarnia, ON
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