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The wait for vaccine agonizing for vulnerable residents with disabilities

March 19, 2021

Troy Shantz Some of Sarnia-Lambton’s most vulnerable residents have been ignored in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, says Brian Kershaw.

Pressure on Michigan to spare Line 5 pipeline grows

March 18, 2021

Journal Staff All three levels of government are working together on a campaign to save the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline.

10% of Sarnia-Lambton population vaccinated, 74-79 age group can now book shots

March 18, 2021

Journal Staff About 10% of Sarnia-Lambton’s eligible population has now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. A total of 11,404 first doses have been administered and 1,251…

Roof replacement under way at Sarnia’s twin arena

March 17, 2021

Journal Staff The section of roof at the Progressive Auto Sales Arena that protects the restaurant and luxury suites will be replaced this year at cost of $500,000, the city…

OPINION: The question of life on Mars enough to curl your hair

March 16, 2021

Bob Boulton The week of Feb. 18 was a big one, both in outer space and in Sarnia. The Martian rover Perseverance made a soft landing and began searching for…

Lambton College finds new leader from within

March 16, 2021

Journal Staff Lambton College has found a new president and CEO. Rob Kardas, currently the college’s vice-president of academic and student success, will take over for Judith Morris on July…

Local residents age 80-plus can book a shot starting today

March 15, 2021

Journal Staff Local residents 80 years of age and older can book a COVID-19 vaccine appointments at one of three fixed site clinics in Sarnia-Lambton starting today.

Frustrated local business owners defy provincial lockdown order

March 15, 2021

Troy Shantz One local business was charged and others issued warnings today after defying Ontario’s COVID-19 lockdown restrictions by staying open.

Bright’s Grove eager to turn the page on new library, gallery

March 15, 2021

Cathy Dobson Kirsten Kilner Holmes’ enthusiasm is contagious when she talks about the possibility of a new library and art gallery building in Bright’s Grove.

OPINION: Canatara crosswalk is an accident waiting to happen

March 14, 2021

Brian Clarke As spring approaches and we exchange our parkas for sandals and shorts, it’s a good time to examine the safety at one of Sarnia-Lambton’s busiest crosswalks.