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Theatre Sarnia production offers cup of holiday cheer

December 1, 2020

In a Christmas season largely devoid of holiday entertainment, the Imperial Theatre and Theatre Sarnia are stepping up. Executive director Brian Austin and a handful of volunteers are filming a…

Literacy program helped mechanic get a fix on reading

December 1, 2020

Troy Shantz Because he was good with his hands, Patrick Bennett got by without knowing how to read.

Sarnia budget raises taxes 2%, targets roads and infrastructure

December 1, 2020

Troy Shantz Sarnia council approved a budget today that will increase taxes 2% and directs a whopping $61.8 million to capital improvements, including the largest volume of road resurfacing in…

Woman honours memory of ‘Uncle John’ by helping others

December 1, 2020

Tara Jeffrey When Connie Manning’s brother-in-law passed away unexpectedly recently, the Sarnia woman says she felt helpless.

Program accepting applications

November 30, 2020

Journal Staff Lambton County is now accepting applications for one-time financial assistant to help with either home renovations or home ownership.

Pandemic impacting Bluewater Power’s bottom line

November 30, 2020

Troy Shantz After its most profitable year ever in 2019, Bluewater Power expects a 10% hit on its books this year, the CEO says.

Disc golf course eyed for Sarnia park

November 30, 2020

Journal Staff Sarnia is looking into establishing a ‘disc golf’ course in one of its parks. Disc golf is a sport in which players throw a flying disc at a…

Homegrown virus expert impressed by Sarnia’s response

November 30, 2020

Tara Jeffrey Sarnia-Lambton’s low COVID-19 counts are a testament to the region’s successful public health measures, says a leading infectious disease specialist and Sarnia native.

Local athlete lands prestigious Rhodes Scholarship

November 30, 2020

Journal Staff An elite Sarnia-Lambton athlete and academic is heading to the England to study at Oxford University. Marissa Mueller is one of only 11 Canadians to win a prestigious…

Sarnia’s mayor warns Line 5 shutdown would harm economy on both sides of border

November 30, 2020

Troy Shantz If Michigan succeeds in shutting down the Line 5 pipeline it will cause a regional energy crisis and serious economic pain, Sarnia’s mayor says.