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Sarnia approves mandatory face masks in public, indoor spaces

July 27, 2020

Troy Shantz Sarnia is making face masks mandatory in indoor public spaces. In a 6-2 vote today, city council approved a new bylaw that will take effect Friday at midnight.

Business manager of local Labourers’ union relieved of job

July 27, 2020

Troy Shantz A Sarnia union leader has been relieved of his job.

No paper next week

July 27, 2020

Dear Readers: Due to the holiday Monday and market conditions, we will not be publishing a print edition on Aug. 6. Regular, weekly publication will resume Aug. 13. For the…

Animal Farm security ramped up after birds released

July 27, 2020

Cathy Dobson As Sarnia’s Children’s Animal Farm prepares to reopen in a few days, its staff has had to contend with some unforeseen challenges.

UPDATE: Two new cases; many services reopening this week

July 27, 2020

Journal Staff The number of COVID-19 cases in Sarnia-Lambton is starting to inch up. Lambton Public Health reported two more this morning, bringing the current number of active cases to…

Deal paves way for Bayside redevelopment to begin

July 26, 2020

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

New inter-city bus starts next week

July 26, 2020

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 on buses…

COLUMN: Waterfront memorial recalls worst Great Lakes disaster

July 26, 2020

Port Franks resident Heather Bradley remembers reading a book decades ago called “Yon Sand-beaten Shore.

Nine new doctors join Bluewater Health staff

July 26, 2020

Bluewater Health has recruited nine new physicians, including a neurologist and a geriatric specialist.

The Journal cleans up at Ontario newspaper awards

July 25, 2020

Journal Staff The Sarnia Journal had one first, two seconds, two thirds and an honourable mention at the Ontario Community Newspaper Awards on Friday. It was the largest haul of…