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Hundreds of new homes proposed for The Point

September 15, 2020

Cathy Dobson An ambitious housing development with the potential to increase the number of homes in Point Edward by 20% has made it past a significant hurdle.

HONOURING SARNIA-LAMBTON’S COVID-19 VICTIMS: Peter Cassel was beloved community leader, family man

September 14, 2020

By Tara Jeffrey This is the first in a series of tributes to local residents lost to COVID-19 during the current pandemic. Peter Cassel, 78. Died May 5, 2020 Peter…

Gladu appointed to shadow cabinet

September 14, 2020

Troy Shantz Sarnia-Lambton’s MP says her goal is to bring prosperity back to southwestern Ontario with her new appointment to the Conservative Party’s shadow cabinet.

Back to class despite COVID-19

September 14, 2020

Tara Jeffrey The first day of school may have looked quite different this year, but seven-year-old Billi Hemstreet says she barely noticed. “It was fun,” said the Grade 2 student…

Select court services resume

September 13, 2020

Some Lambton County’s court services are re-opened to the public with numerous pandemic restrictions. A modified schedule allows in-person ticket payments, extension requests or trials from 10 a.m. to 2…

Plastic waste clean up

September 13, 2020

Climate Action Sarnia-Lambton is calling on residents to pick up some trash for International Coastal Cleanup Day on Sept. 19.

OPINION: How did the St. Clare River get misspelled?

September 13, 2020

It is a mystery that we may have to blame on Sarnia’s earliest settlers. Seventeenth century North American explorers were obsessed with finding a shortcut to the fabled riches of…

Panel to discuss women in politics

September 13, 2020

A local initiative aimed at supporting women in politics is hosting a panel series beginning online Sept. 24. The Jean Collective’s first discussion will feature guest speakers Tracy Kingston (councillor,…

Traffic note for Norman St.

September 13, 2020

Upgrades for Bluewater Health will disrupt traffic near the hospital this fall. Norman Street will be intermittently closed to through traffic between London Road and Maria Street for a series…

Chalk artists to create splashy works at new street competition

September 11, 2020

Troy Shantz A new street art competition is inviting local artists to transform some pavement near Exmouth Street into brilliant canvases. The medium for the Sept.