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Virtual fireworks drew Sarnia-Lambton viewers

July 20, 2020

Journal staff Sarnia-Lambton had the third highest number of viewers among 39 municipalities that participated in the first ever virtual Canada Day fireworks.

Sarnia-Lambton advancing to Stage 3 of reopening on Friday

July 20, 2020

Journal Staff Sarnia-Lambton has been approved to move to Stage 3 of Ontario’s economic reopening strategy on Friday, July 24, the provincial government said today The move means nearly all…

Capt. Kidd not abandoning ship, takes treasure online

July 20, 2020

Tara Jeffrey In a summer of cancellations, a downriver tradition won't be stopped by the pandemic. Instead, it’s going virtual.

Council support lacking for mandatory mask-wearing bylaw in Sarnia

July 20, 2020

Journal Staff Sarnia will not be making indoor mask-wearing mandatory any time soon.

Sarnia hits paws on dog-friendly beach zone

July 20, 2020

Journal staff City council is deferring the creation of a dog-friendly beach until next year.

OPINION: Extra! Extra! Read all about it. Life is hard in 1938

July 19, 2020

One easy way to pierce the curtain of time is to browse old city newspapers. Seeing what made the news back then can be insightful. The year 1938 in Sarnia…

Province providing cash for oversized load corridor

July 17, 2020

Journal Staff Ontario has come up with $1.5 million for Sarnia-Lambton’s oversized load corridor. The $17-million project, which began last year, will result in an improved road route to move…

St. Pat’s wrestler earns prestigious award

July 17, 2020

Troy Shantz A St. Patrick’s student has been recognized for her excellence in the classroom and the gym.

Vote flipped again; Sarnia asking Bluewater Power to cut costs

July 16, 2020

Troy Shantz A controversial decision by Sarnia council that was already reversed once by city staff has been flipped again.

OPINION: I hate wearing a face mask, but here’s why I do it

July 16, 2020

Let me be upfront. I am pro mask. I know, I know. This is a bold statement at a time when people are taking the to-wear or not-to-wear debate to new heights…