Opinion

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.

LETTER: Roundabouts signal a new direction for Sarnia

Dear Editor: Re: Getting on board with roundabouts The result of having a roundabout is the beginning of a new direction for Sarnia.

Nov 7, 2023 12:35 PM Read more >

LETTER: Let Coun. Dennis 'find his good day'

Dear Editor: Re: Let’s give city councillor a chance to learn and move on I totally agree with Mike Murray. We all have a bad day now and then, let’s all sit back and let Bill Dennis find his good day.

Nov 6, 2023 9:17 AM Read more >

LETTER: 'When it comes to human lives, and human rights, I believe we should take no sides.'

Dear Sir/Madam: As you see on the news, Israel‘s war in Gaza is brutal. I strongly condemn Hamas’s attack on Israeli civilians on Oct 7. It targeted both military and civilian targets and that’s definitely unacceptable and wrong.

Oct 29, 2023 8:06 PM Read more >

LETTER: 'Why has Sarnia City Council been dysfunctional for more than 30 years?'

Dear Editor: Re: City Council abruptly adjourns after councillor’s outburst Why is every term of Sarnia City Council a further embarrassment for the voters and residents who are otherwise proud to call Sarnia home? Mayor Bradley and Councillor Dennis

Oct 27, 2023 11:02 AM Read more >

LETTER: Let's give city councillor a chance to learn and move on

Re: City Council abruptly adjourns after councillor’s outburst Dear Editor: Can we hit the brakes? Over the last number of days, I see opinions regarding the ‘outburst’ by Councillor Dennis.

Oct 25, 2023 2:59 PM Read more >

LETTER: Councillor revealed his 'shallow nature' in Oct. 16 meeting

Dear Editor: Re: City Council abruptly adjourns after councillor’s outburst It was bad enough that councillor Dennis disrespected Mr. McConkey, and derailed his presentation, but he also found it necessary to verbally attack the mayor. Clearly, Mr.

Oct 24, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

LETTER: Councillor came across as 'unprofessional, uneducated, and rude'

Dear Editor: Re: City Council abruptly adjourns after councillor’s outburst I couldn't believe what I saw on the 6 p.m. news last week. Coun. Bill Dennis put on a remarkable show. Definitely someone we would never want as mayor.

Oct 23, 2023 10:15 AM Read more >

LETTER: Councillor Dennis 'certainly doesn't represent me'

Dear Editor: Re: City Council abruptly adjourns after councillor’s outburst I’m so delighted that Sarnia has a fountain of youth in City Hall. Councillor Ponce’ de Dennis was able to revert, within seconds, from an adult to a whiny baby.

Oct 20, 2023 11:54 AM Read more >

LETTER: Some thoughts on this week's council meeting

Dear Editor: A little background information about myself: I was born here 50 years ago and served in the military for 27 years. I recently retired in my hometown and am now curious about how our community is governed.

Oct 19, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

OPINION: A four-day school week is worth a try

By Haylee Sykes Recently, a number of schools in the U.S. have made the move to a four-day-week schedule.

Oct 16, 2023 6:43 PM Read more >