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Couple learning there is life after a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s

May 15, 2018

Pam Wright Randy Greer knew something was wrong but couldn’t put his finger on it. The veteran truck driver was forgetting how to do simple things, and it scared him.

Protective dune grass bouncing back from Canatara Beach fire

May 15, 2018

Pam Wright An accidental fire that torched a large swath of dune grass at Canatara Beach could have been much worse, says a local environmentalist.

A baring of soles

May 14, 2018

Nash Goudrea, 8, Maya Nickles, 6, and her mom Renee Nickles, of Sarnia, were among the curious drawn to Canatara Beach last week for this year’s first sustained spell of…

Second Borderfest bringing together big names and local talent

May 14, 2018

Jake Romphf Bluewater Borderfest returns to Centennial Park this summer with a mix of big-name headliners and local acts.

Motorist “road diet” a tasty turnaround for city’s cyclist

May 14, 2018

Journal Staff City Hall has approved a plan to reduce vehicle traffic on Colborne Road from four to three lanes to create a safer north-south travel corridor for cyclists.

Up next at London Road plaza — a new home for Goodwill

May 14, 2018

Cathy Dobson Weeks after the first phase of commercial redevelopment ended at a central Sarnia property, a second phase is quickly taking shape. A ground breaking is expected by late…

Winners announced for the Bluewater Anglers salmon derby

May 13, 2018

The official winners of the 42 nd annual Bluewater Anglers Salmon Derby have been announced. More than 1,000 anglers from southwestern Ontario took part in the 10-day event, which ended…

OPINION: Fear of a cholera epidemic stalked the streets of Sarnia in 1866

May 13, 2018

Phil Egan A dreadful image hangs today in the National Gallery of Canada. The painting, by Joseph Lagare, depicts the terrified citizens of Quebec City scurrying about the town’s market…

Marina operating agreement amended

May 13, 2018

Sarnia has amended its agreement with Bridgeview Marina for the operation of Sarnia Bay Marina.

Ministry reviewing Highway 402 approach to Blue Water Bridge

May 13, 2018

Ontario’s Transportation Ministry is reviewing whether a decommissioned commercial vehicle inspection station east of Sarnia could be used to improve traffic safety on westbound Highway 402.