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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 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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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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