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Former Sarnian turns humour into publishing career

Former Sarnian turns humour into publishing career

Cathy Dobson A Northern Collegiate grad is making a career out of showcasing the humorous stories of ordinary Canadians and making readers laugh.
Woman left paralyzed by superbug is returning to Sarnia

Woman left paralyzed by superbug is returning to Sarnia

Cathy Dobson A Sarnia woman fighting to recover from a devastating superbug attack has been moved to tears by an outpouring of community support, her family says.
OPINION: The amazing Sarnian time forgot

OPINION: The amazing Sarnian time forgot

George Mathewson Now here’s a resume. A Sarnia guy founds an oil company on Exmouth Street – 19 years before Imperial Oil - buys a ship and becomes the first to export crude to England.
Best buds search for a loving home

Best buds search for a loving home

Vanessa Hrvatin Special to The Journal Brandy and B.J. are inseparable friends who could use a permanent home for Christmas. The female husky and male German shepherd were dropped off at the Humane Society in August.
Sax player credits autism for musical gift

Sax player credits autism for musical gift

Tara Jeffrey Chris Molyneaux remembers well the day he discovered his gift for music. “I was about nine years old, riding in the truck with my dad, and Tom Petty’s ‘Free Fallin’ came on the radio,” said the 21-year-old Sarnia musician.
Made in Sarnia: New worker training program to be used nationwide

Made in Sarnia: New worker training program to be used nationwide

Marco Vigliotti Training courses for hazardous workplace materials created by a Sarnia-based company will soon be used by businesses nationwide.

What's Happening, week of Dec. 11

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Over the moon: United Way hits record target ahead of schedule

Over the moon: United Way hits record target ahead of schedule

Cathy Dobson Never before in the history of Sarnia-Lambton’s United Way has so much money been raised in one campaign. The 2014 campaign has exceeded its $1,920,000 goal by $30,000, and jumped 1.5% ahead of last year’s results.
Rayjon shifts gears: humanitarian agency focuses more on training local leaders

Rayjon shifts gears: humanitarian agency focuses more on training local leaders

Tara Jeffrey Rayjon is changing the way it looks at Haiti. “We’re giving them tools - not just handouts,” said Dr. Glen Maddison, medical advisor of the grassroots not-for-profit aimed at enhancing life for Haitians in poverty.
New body care shop getting in its lycks

New body care shop getting in its lycks

Cathy Dobson Owners of the new Lyck body care shop are banking that their all-natural product lines and a little sassy marketing will spell success. Lyck Natural Bodycare Inc. opened downtown at 190 Christina St.