From the community

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 to the editor, week of March 27

Decision denies homeless a basic human right In light of the Ontario Superior Court decision about the fate of River City Vineyard homeless shelter, I would like to publicly commend Pastor George Esser and the church trustees for continually advocati

Mar 25, 2014 5:27 PM Read more >

Letters to the editor, week of March 20

The homeless shelter pastor others don’t see Sir: I had a heavy heart when I found out the courts ruled in the City's favour to close down the River City Homeless Shelter based on zoning by-laws.

Mar 19, 2014 5:00 AM Read more >

GUEST COLUMNIST: Plant closure brings dirty smoke

When the Ontario government decided to close our coal-fired electrical generating stations they must have forgotten to do their homework.

Mar 16, 2014 12:44 PM Read more >

Chronicles of Sarnia: the lion, the lodge and the landscaper

Did you hear about the two-year-old boy who escaped death when his mom’s vehicle slid off Sarnia Road and landed on the train tracks. No? Not surprising, really. The Sarnia Road in question is a thoroughfare in Durban, South Africa.

Mar 15, 2014 4:16 PM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Taking Harbour like buying a pig in a poke

Sarnia is holding out for more money before agreeing to accept Ottawa’s ‘divestiture” of Sarnia Harbour. But when the feds ante up – and they will – the city should take the deal, bad as it is.

Mar 13, 2014 8:47 AM Read more >

GUEST COLUMN: Allow colleges to offer three-year degrees

Young people in Sarnia-Lambton face a new reality about their future careers. The skills mismatch has been dominating local headlines lately, reminding us that we face a future of “people without jobs” and “jobs without people.

Mar 12, 2014 1:43 PM Read more >

LETTER: A plea to clear snowy driveways

Dear Sir: I enjoyed reading your first paper. I’d like to add some information to the article you did about the snow on sidewalks. For the past eight years, I have collected for the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Mar 12, 2014 5:45 AM Read more >

COMMENT: And the survey says ...

The Journal received more than 100 emails, phone calls and Facebook posts following publication of its first edition last week. Below is a sampling of comments.

Mar 10, 2014 1:37 PM Read more >

EDITORIAL: A new voice for Sarnia

Hi there, and welcome to The Sarnia Journal.

Mar 3, 2014 3:12 PM Read more >

COLUMN: Lower the boom on Watson trail abusers

The time has come for city hall to crack down on ignorant homeowners who hack, chop, mow and otherwise encroach on Sarnia’s premier nature trail.

Mar 3, 2014 2:56 PM Read more >