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New program for youth accused of sex offences

February 24, 2021

Journal Staff Ontario is providing $200,000 over two years for a new program for teens accused of sexual offences. Lambton OPP will run the youth diversion program with support from…

Climbing on shore ice is risky business, experts say

February 23, 2021

Cathy Dobson The Lake Huron shore is currently lined with inviting mountains of ice and snow, but residents should never attempt to climb on them, warns Sarnia Deputy Fire Chief…

Local business leaders say pandemic rules creating chaos

February 23, 2021

Cathy Dobson Constantly changing pandemic protocols are playing havoc with the budgets and mental health of the local restaurant sector, Sarnia-Lambton business leaders say.

Vaccinations begin for high-risk hospital workers

February 23, 2021

Journal Staff Bluewater Health opened a COVID-19 vaccination clinic today and began giving doses of the Pfizer vaccine to its high-risk frontline workers.

One year later, cultural groups showing resilience

February 22, 2021

Here’s good news for anyone who enjoys a live performance in Sarnia, a trip to a local art gallery or the chance to appreciate homegrown talent.

Paper ballots ditched, Sarnia will vote online in 2022

February 21, 2021

Troy Shantz Sarnia’s next municipal election will be decided with electronic votes, not paper ballots. Council struck an election committee and used an online survey to hear how residents want…

Tougher pandemic restrictions coming to Sarnia-Lambton next week

February 19, 2021

Journal Staff After just one week of being at the orange “restrict” level of Ontario’s pandemic framework, Sarnia-Lambton will move to a more restrictive red “control” level on Monday, Lambton…

Arbitrator to hear harassment claims of female officer

February 19, 2021

Troy Shantz Allegations of workplace assault and harassment levelled by a female Sarnia Police officer are being sent to arbitration.

International Women’s Day going online locally

February 18, 2021

Journal Staff A group of Sarnia businesswomen is launching a pandemic-proof virtual celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8. Cat Cabajar, owner of The Painted Cat, and Chelsey Hart,…

OPINION: Ship horns, rattling trains are true sounds of home

February 17, 2021

Marg Johnson In so many ways, the Lambton County that I know now as a retired person is not so very different from the Lambton County that formed me. Back…