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New bike shop owner eager to get back in the saddle

March 1, 2021

Cathy Dobson In the grip of winter, most of us aren't thinking about the upcoming bicycling season, but Sarnia's Andrew Colborne is thinking of little else. He is getting ready…

A cleaner sheet of ice at Sarnia Arena

February 28, 2021

Journal Staff Sarnia is getting its first electric Zamboni.

Endangered snakes getting free ride to Canatara Park

February 28, 2021

Journal Staff A population of endangered snakes in Point Edward will be relocated this year to Canatara Park. The Butler’s garter snakes will be captured by wildlife technicians at 1600…

The ugly duckling?

February 27, 2021

Sarnia nature photographer Ronny D’Haene spotted this white Pekin duck, a domesticated breed normally raised for meat, swimming with a group of male and female mallards at the Government Dock…

Sarnia reopening two ice arenas next week

February 27, 2021

Journal Staff Sarnia is preparing to reopen two arenas March 1. Progressive Auto Sales Arena and Clearwater Arena were both expected to open on Monday with the focus of getting…

Female officer’s allegations could lead to charges, police chief says

February 26, 2021

George Mathewson Several members of the Sarnia Police Service are under investigation and could be charged under the Police Services Act in connection with a female officer’s allegations of assault…

Workforce severely hit but hope on the horizon: studies

February 26, 2021

Cathy Dobson Three-quarters of Sarnia’s employers downsized their workforce over the past year, but some have begun rehiring, according to two studies to be released next month.

Vaccine plan: More doses arriving locally, but most won’t get a shot for months

February 25, 2021

Journal Staff Sarnia-Lambton is getting another 8,200 doses of COVID-19 vaccine, but most residents won’t get a shot for at least several months.

Week of February 25

February 24, 2021

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