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Study: Human sex traffickers luring new victims online

February 8, 2021

Cathy Dobson This is the second story in a two-part series on human trafficking Local residents skeptical that human trafficking is a real problem might be surprised by the role…

Sarnia doctor wants medical pot covered by drug plans

February 7, 2021

Troy Shantz A Sarnia doctor has launched a national patient advocacy campaign in hopes of attaining wider insurance coverage for medicinal cannabis. Dr.

MP Gladu under fire for stance on conversion therapy bill

February 6, 2021

Tara Jeffrey MP Marilyn Gladu’s opposition to a government bill that would criminalize conversion therapy has drawn harsh criticism from churches, religious leaders and community groups.

COLUMN: The story of Dad’s ‘Victory Bell’ continues to ring true

February 5, 2021

Phil Egan My late father was the most difficult man in the world for whom to buy presents. Granted, he loved songstress Dame Vera Lynn, who was the “sweetheart of…

Sarnia conducting survey to assess gypsy moth infestations

February 5, 2021

Journal Staff Sarnia has hired “egg counters” to help determine if another aerial spray is needed to control gypsy moths this year.

Isolation, financial insecurity spurs rise in domestic violence

February 3, 2021

Journal Staff A pandemic-fuelled rise in domestic violence has prompting nine Sarnia-Lambton partners to say their doors are open and help is available.

Police ask for community’s help in Essex Street murder

February 3, 2021

Journal Staff Sarnia Police are asking for the public’s help in finding the person or persons responsible for the murder of Sue-Elin Lumsden.

Female officer’s lawyer disputes workplace harassment report

February 3, 2021

Troy Shantz The Sarnia Police Service has failed to comply with a government return-to-work safety plan ordered for a female officer after she alleged assault and harassment by a male…

Point Edward, Wyoming, Forest to host first vaccine clinics

February 3, 2021

Journal Staff Point Edward, Wyoming and Forest have been selected to host the first fixed-site COVID-19 vaccination clinics when the time comes, the local Immunization Task Force says.

COLUMN: A compendium of interesting tidbits from Sarnia’s past

February 2, 2021

Randy Evans * When he died in 1960, Bert Lindsay had been living in Sarnia for four years. His obituary correctly pointed out that his son was hockey hall-of-fame great…