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The Journal's 'Exceptional People' column has featured more than 40 different individuals from all walks of life across Sarnia-Lambton.

St. Paul's Anglican Church Point Edward (St. Paul’s) recently participated in the village-wide Garage Sale Day, conducting a garage sale which raised a total of $1,000.

Journal staff Residents at Vision Long Term Care and Rest Home were treated to a Wild West-themed event this month, as part of the home’s Fun Fest celebration hosted by the Vision Family Council.

Officials with NOVA Chemicals announced a $50,000 contribution to the Inn of the Good Shepherd in Sarnia, recently, along with a ‘soup kitchen takeover’ where employees served more than 500 meals to those in need.

The 2nd Annual 5K for the Kids event held last month raised more than $4,000 for St. Clair Child & Youth Services, the agency says.

Journal staff More than $40,000 was raised at King George VI Public School in Sarnia for the Spring Celebration held earlier this month to help build a new playground and outdoor classroom for the littlest ‘Knights’.

The "Stars of the Festival" grand finale to the 92nd Lambton County Music Festival was held on Tuesday, May 16 at Great Lakes Secondary School.

It’s no secret that local journalism is in crisis. News outlets across Canada have been decimated in recent years amid massive cuts, a rapidly-changing industry and a once-in-a-century global pandemic.

Journal staff The view never gets old, says James DaCunha, who has lived in Sarnia for 42 years and says he loves heading down to the Blue Water Bridge to view the sunsets. He captured this image earlier this month.

Journal staff Local photographer Ronny D'Haene spotted this beaver out for a dip in Lake Chipican earlier this month. Local photographer Ronny D'Haene spotted this beaver in Lake Chipican recently.