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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.
 

What’s Happening

WHAT’S HAPPENING What’s Happening events must be open to the public, of general public interest, 60 words or less, and received at least two weeks prior to the event.
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OPINION: The incredible shrinking city

OPINION: The incredible shrinking city

George Mathewson The wicked storm that spoiled Halloween for so many trick or treaters on Oct. 31 also did a number on Sarnia’s lakefront.
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Letters, week of November 20

Picky doctor rejecting the elderly? Jim Clarkson I recently applied to become a patient of one of the new doctors in town. That was five weeks ago and nothing so far.
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GUEST COLUMN: Pet names a form of ageism

Sheila Kozmin Oh, dear, did you just call me honey? Knock it off, sweetheart! Can we talk? (Joan Rivers wouldn’t have minded me using her catch phrase, I’m sure.) I’m retired, which means I’m of a certain mature age.
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Letters, week of November 13

Halloween photo was offensive Sir: It was with shock and disbelief that I saw your photo on the front page of the Sarnia Journal, Issue 35.
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What's Happening

WHAT’S HAPPENING What’s Happening events must be open to the public, of general public interest, 60 words or less, and received at least two weeks prior to the event.
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OPINON: How lawsuits cost us all

George Mathewson On the evening of June 17, 2006 a fire broke out at the Abbott Boat Works on London Road.
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OPINION: About those rude baby questions

OPINION: About those rude baby questions

Sarah Graham Photography Tara Jeffrey As soon as I got married, the questions came rolling in.
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Christmas displays in November?

Christmas displays in November?

Cathy Dobson Festive gingerbread houses, tinsel-covered candles and a wire Christmas tree are already in Centennial Park to prepare for the 30 th annual Celebration of Lights.
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Guest Column: The War of the Squirrels

Guest Column: The War of the Squirrels

Ginny Schleihauf You may have common everyday squirrels. I do not. I have marauding hordes that come out at night, mass between my shrubs and the porch, and set out with tiny picks, axes and diesel-powered backhoes to attack my garden.
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