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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.
 

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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Letters, Week of June 26

Compromise needed on homeless shelter I have read with much interest all the letters over the last few years regarding The River City Vineyard homeless shelter.
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Guest Columnist: Dignity, not euthanasia

Barry Van Dusen I read Wendy Cornelis’ column, “My life, my death, my choice” with interest. However the issue of physician-assisted death is not as simple as she would have us believe.
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Letters to the editor, Week of June 19

Poor Father’s Day for homeless Sir: June 15th was Father’s Day, the day River City Vineyard had to close the doors of its homeless shelter, as ordered by the court. This was brought on by the City of Sarnia council. Coun.
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OPINION: Our old hospital in General terms

A multi-party logjam that turned the once-proud Sarnia General Hospital building into a derelict eyesore may be about to break.
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Flower bed is Society’s Centennial Project

Sir: Further to the “Green Space” photo and caption in the May 22 edition. Please note the refurbishment of the south side flower bed at the Sarnia Library is the Sarnia & District Horticultural Society’s Centennial Project.
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GUEST COLUMNIST: The green, green grass of home

Becky Krukowski My name is Becky and I am a young professional in Sarnia. I still consider myself a recent graduate (even though I graduated three years ago). It took me two years to find a “real” job.
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OPINION: Signs of the times

OPINION: Signs of the times

Sign, sign, everywhere a sign. And according to some residents, they really are blockin' out the scenery and breakin' our minds. But not everyone finds mobile signs ugly or flashing electronic message boards an eyesore.
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COLUMN: A Modeland Road shopping centre?

COLUMN: A Modeland Road shopping centre?

We have seen the battle line, and it is Modeland Road. The road connecting north and south Sarnia will be in the news a lot in years to come, if city planners are correct.
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Letters, week of June 5

What jobs for Sarnia, Mr.
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