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STREET NAMES: Proctor named for master craftsman

STREET NAMES: Proctor named for master craftsman

George Mathewson Proctor Street was named for George Alfred Proctor: carpenter, preacher, mayor of Sarnia. His skills as a contractor and builder can still be seen today in beautiful buildings he left across Ontario.
Operation Christmas Tree now plugged in

Operation Christmas Tree now plugged in

A long-running fundraising drive that brightens the holidays for hundreds of less fortunate families in St. Clair Township is now accepting donations.

Warden’s job up for grabs

Sarnia councillor Bev MacDougall is one of three people seeking to become the next warden of Lambton County. MacDougall was unsuccessful in an earlier attempt. Petrolia Mayor John McCharles and St.
Will Sarnia see more armed police at public events?

Will Sarnia see more armed police at public events?

Marco Vigliotti The heavily-armed police officers present at this year’s Remembrance Day services is not the new normal for public events in Sarnia, the police chief says.
Seaway Sounds: Making people happy in four-part harmony

Seaway Sounds: Making people happy in four-part harmony

Cathy Dobson Carol Gilmurray never really knew she could sing. “I mean I felt I was somewhat musical but I hadn’t found my range,” she explains. That is, until she retired.
MP Pat Davidson stepping down

MP Pat Davidson stepping down

Heather Wright Special to The Journal A would-be successor to Pat Davidson has announced his intention of seeking the Conservative nomination in Sarnia-Lambton.

ISO show brings the sounds of Christmas

The International Symphony Orchestra is bringing the sounds of the season to Sarnia.

Red Ribbon raises green for MADD

Voluntary Toll Day raised $12,560 for the local chapter of MADD Canada. Sarnia Police, Lambton OPP and 35 Lambton College students assisted in the one-day drive by fanning out across the community to collect for the Red Ribbon project.

Health study funding

The federal government has been asked for $1.76 million over five years to push ahead with a community health study.
The secret life of Canatara Park

The secret life of Canatara Park

Vanessa Hrvatin Before gassing up the car and driving to Point Pelee, there is somewhere closer to home that offers equally incredible wildlife: Canatara Park.