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UPDATE: Three more people infected; now 12 active cases

July 31, 2020

Journal Staff Sarnia-Lambton has three new cases of COVID-19, Lambton Public Health reported this morning. A total of 302 people have now been infected since the pandemic begin in March.…

No physical contact? No problem for Lambton esports

July 31, 2020

Troy Shantz At least one sport is ready to return this fall relatively unscathed by the pandemic.

OPINION: Toronto Maple Leaf supporters are a delusional bunch

July 30, 2020

Randy Evans What is it with Toronto Maple Leaf fans, anyway? Normally balanced and intelligent folks in other matters, they square their shoulders and puff out in pride whenever the…

Letters: week of July 30

July 30, 2020

Taxpayer offers token of gratitude for brilliant use of his dollars Sir: I would like to thank the City of Sarnia and all the other organizations that so effectively use…

OVERVIEW: What Sarnia’s new mandatory face mask bylaw means for residents and businesses

July 30, 2020

George Mathewson Sarnia’s mandatory face mask bylaw takes effect tomorrow. It requires a mask or face covering be worn within enclosed, publicly accessible spaces, such as businesses, churches and other…

New Sarnia-to-London bus service starts next week

July 29, 2020

Journal Staff A new inter-city bus service between Sarnia, Strathroy and London will begin Aug. 4. Service operator Voyago is offering three round trips daily and two weekend round trips…

Libraries and museums getting ready to reopen soon

July 29, 2020

For those pining for basic cultural services to return, I’ve got some good news. Management and staff who operate local libraries, museums and the downtown art gallery went back to…

MOH warns against heavy socializing after uptick in virus cases

July 28, 2020

Cathy Dobson Sarnia-Lambton’s medical officer of health says increased socializing, especially close interactions for long periods, is contributing to an uptick in local COVID-19 cases.

New subdivision of townhouses aimed at older adults

July 28, 2020

Cathy Dobson Steeves & Rozema Group has an ambitious proposal to build 74 new rental townhouses near the heart of Sarnia’s busiest commercial zone. “These will be unique to Sarnia’s…

Bayside Centre redevelopment to begin

July 28, 2020

Journal Staff With a lease agreement finally in place, the company redeveloping the Bayside Centre can “start moving forward without hesitation,” its CEO says.