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People from coast to coast want Joe the cat

People from coast to coast want Joe the cat

Bruce Ritchie was hoping to adopt the little cat he found by the side of the road with 17 pellet shots to the head. But it turns out Joe – named by animal shelter staff – is terrified of dogs and Ritchie has a dog.

Beer lovers of Sarnia rejoice!

Sarnia is getting its own microbrewery. The Refined Fool Brewing Company is a local endeavor gearing up to make small batches of craft beers for sale at its 137 Davis St. headquarters.

BUSINESS JOURNAL: Duty free shop expansion

A rapidly changing and highly competitive marketplace is prompting the Blue Water Bridge Duty Free Shop to invest more than $3 million in a major expansion.
Sarnia struggles with sidewalk snow

Sarnia struggles with sidewalk snow

Despite beefing up Sarnia sidewalk clearance this winter pedestrians are still having difficulty getting around. More than three feet of snow (92 centimetres) has landed on the city, taxing the crews that plow the streets and walkways.

Canada's first family of flight

Roger Hadfield first pilot to land at airport named for famous son GEORGE MATHEWSON It’s common knowledge that Sarnia’s airport is named for astronaut Chris Hadfield, the city’s more famous native son.
Speed dating arrives in Sarnia

Speed dating arrives in Sarnia

Spring is nearly here with all its promise of fresh beginnings and love. But new relationships are far from guaranteed, especially if you are single in Sarnia, say two women frustrated with the local dating scene.

You want fries with that?

Sarnia has awarded contracts to three city-based “chip truck” operators. At Canatara Park, R&N Fries will operate mobile units at two different locations for one year.
Sicily’s ‘slow food’ a labour of love

Sicily’s ‘slow food’ a labour of love

Some people are born to cook. Neither Carmelo nor Luisa Restivo is a trained chef but they are the reason for the success of Sicily Restaurant and Pizzeria.
First family of flight

First family of flight

Roger Hadfield first pilot to land at airport named for famous son It’s common knowledge that Sarnia’s airport is named for astronaut Chris Hadfield, the city’s more famous native son.