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Taking the bait

Taking the bait

Curtis Epps, left and Brandon Johnson, both of Sarnia, found a cool spot on a warm summer day to fish beneath the River Road bridge at the Shell Canada refinery near Corunna. The pair were angling for bass and freshwater gar. Glenn Ogilvie
The journey from dishwasher to head chef

The journey from dishwasher to head chef

Like many chefs, Josh Gadd got his first taste of restaurant life slugging it out as a dishwasher. “I didn’t even apply for the job,” he said.
Camlachie teen has arm lengthened

Camlachie teen has arm lengthened

It's been a long wait for Colton Bidner. After six months of wearing a metal cage on his right arm, the Camlachie teen is finally free of it.
Retiring firefighter worked to prevent tragedies

Retiring firefighter worked to prevent tragedies

Tom Marshall remembers a time when he would stand at the front of a classroom in his Sarnia Fire Rescue uniform and ask how many students had working smoke alarms at home. A scattering of hands would rise.
Powerboat Festival loads up

Powerboat Festival loads up

A water-filled trough the length of half a football field will appear on Front Street next month when Sarnia’s largest annual street party returns The artificial pond will provide a venue for wakeboarding demonstrations, the latest freebie at the Sar
Shell releases still under review

Shell releases still under review

Ontario’s Environment Ministry is still determining whether Shell Canada should be charged for two chemical releases at its Corunna refinery last year.
Don’t mess with Mary: Sarnia activist has quietly aided the poor and hurting for decades

Don’t mess with Mary: Sarnia activist has quietly aided the poor and hurting for decades

Rev. Mary Belnap, deacon of the All Saints Anglican Church, at the Inn of the Good Shepherd. Word is out that Mary Belnap shoots from the hip. She’ll listen to your troubles. She’ll take up your cause.

What's Happening, Week of July 17

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Shoestring budget

A French fry truck operator has had his rent reduced because of the sorry state of Centennial Park.
'Green Queen' talks trash

'Green Queen' talks trash

If you’re like many Sarnians you separate your glass bottles from cans and peel off labels before hauling the blue box to the curb. Well, here’s some advice - forgetaboutit.