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The Opinion section of The Journal is a platform for a diverse range of voices from Sarnia-Lambton. The views expressed here do not necessary reflect those of The Journal or its editorial team.
 

Letters, Week of July 17

UFO sightings over Sarnia explained Sir: I am very happy to hear that people are looking up and asking questions about what is in the universe.
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Clarification

In a July 10 story, Bill Abercrombie was identified as the property owner who, in 2006, intended to build a sporting goods store on a portion of the former CN right-of-way at Wellington Street.
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Letters, week of July 10

Mother’s death was horrifying I'm assuming that "physician-assisted" dying is not applicable in Sarnia. I say this because my Mom was allowed to die in palliative care but without any assistance from a physician (whatever that is.
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Guest Column: Sarnia’s entry in the First World War

Randy Evans August 5th, 2014 marks the centenary of Canada’s entry into the First World War.
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OPINION: Centennial Park haircut sign of things to come

OPINION: Centennial Park haircut sign of things to come

The grass isn’t greener on the other side of the fence, but it is longer.
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Letters, week of July 3

“Involuntary euthanasia” is a myth Sir: Rev. Barry Van Dusen’s opposition to “physician assisted dying” relies not on facts but on fear-mongering, misinformation and statistics abuse (“Dignity, not euthanasia”, June 18).
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GUEST COLUMN: Heroes all around us

Gulmeena Barlas Many times in my life I have wanted to be inspired, wanted to be like someone else, but I failed to realize that what I sought was already in front of my eyes.
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OPINION: Why ticks are bugging me

OPINION: Why ticks are bugging me

Deer ticks have arrived in Sarnia-Lambton, and that has me rattled. I’m the kind of person who loves nothing better than to wander woods, trails and out-of-the-way places. Ticks, like mosquitoes, are the price of admission.
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OPINION: Letting nature do its thing

OPINION: Letting nature do its thing

The area of Sarnia known as the Point Lands is an entirely human construct, built and backfilled by bulldozers to protect Sarnia Bay and its marina.
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GUEST COLUMNIST: Amateur radio operators ham it up outdoors

Keith Baker Amateur (Ham) Radio is a unique form of communication. It's both a hobby and a community service.
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