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Remembering Al Brogden, a mentor from a more collegial era Sir: Al Brogden passed away recently. I served with him on Sarnia Council in my first term, back in 1997.

Tara Jeffrey Brenda Mitchell was 20-years-old when, on whim, she walked into Sarnia’s only McDonald’s restaurant and applied for a job. “It was on London Road, where the Superstore is…

Cathy Dobson Its ability to stage live entertainment during the pandemic is the reason Bluewater Borderfest was able to assemble one of the top music lineups in Canada this year,…

Journal Staff The roof that protects the main ice surface at the Progressive Auto Sales Arena is being replaced this year at a cost of just over $1 million. Sarnia…

Journal Staff The 23rd annual Sarnia Kinsmen Ribfest will take place June 17-19 at Centennial Park. The three-day event features professional rib teams, along with live entertainment, artisan booths, and…

Tara Jeffrey A local landlord with a penchant for helping people in need has made a hefty donation to expand a much-needed homeless shelter in central Sarnia.

Tara Jeffrey The start of a new retirement complex is up next now that demolition of the former Bayside Mall in downtown Sarnia is complete, officials say.

Tara Jeffrey & Cathy Dobson Sarnia is asking the Ontario government to come up with a better way to handle complaints against misbehaving council members. “The system is broken,” said…

Tara Jeffrey David Plain believes new online curriculum he’s written will reach more people looking to learn about Indigenous issues in Canada and across the globe.

Tara Jeffrey Changes designed to make speedy drivers slow down are coming to three major north-end roads this year.