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: Another disappointing police budget proposal

Dear Editor: Another disappointing police budget proposal - this time with a near-double digit percentage increase.

Oct 15, 2023 8:29 PM Read more >

COLUMN: The death of the third place and how to resurrect it

By Katie Freeman On a typical Friday evening in Sarnia back in the 60’s, most young people would gather with their friends and head to the Rose Garden Roller skating rink.

Oct 10, 2023 9:50 AM Read more >

The real people behind the news

This week marks National Newspaper Week. The Sarnia Journal joins news outlets across Canada in celebrating the importance of local journalism and the ‘Champions behind the Truth.

Oct 5, 2023 1:39 PM Read more >

LETTER: More resources needed to tackle addiction crisis

Dear Editor: As disappointing as it is waiting even longer for the new Addictions Hub (likely 2025), we are missing the point.

Oct 4, 2023 9:41 AM Read more >

LETTER: Northgate merchants save the day

Dear Editor: Misplacing/losing car keys, etc. can be such an inconvenience. It has happened to all of us one time or another; or it could be eye glasses, wallet, credit card holder, etc.

Oct 2, 2023 2:13 PM Read more >

OP-ED: Time to support local journalism

This week marks National Newspaper Week. The Sarnia Journal joins news outlets across Canada in celebrating the importance of local journalism and the 'Champions behind the Truth.

Oct 2, 2023 11:30 AM Read more >

LETTER: There’s help for local brain injury survivors

Dear Editor: Where can I get help for my concussion? People ask this question even after they see many doctors and physiotherapists.

Sep 25, 2023 9:20 AM Read more >

LETTER: 'Let's do better to end acts of hate in Sarnia-Lambton'

Dear Editor: The level of hate in this community is palpable at times, and I have been witness to, and often hear of acts of hate upon persons of colour, Indigenous, 2SLQBTQ, homeless, mentally ill, those living with addiction, and others.

Sep 20, 2023 1:52 PM Read more >

LETTER: More calls for city to scrap parking enforcement around schools

Dear Editor: In a recent Letter to the Editor the author talks about the by-law enforcement around the schools. I consider myself fortunate in that my children could walk to their public school although they still had to cross a busy roadway.

Sep 18, 2023 1:57 PM Read more >

LETTER: Ticketing parents at school pick-up is predatory (and we can do better)

Dear Editor: Twice a day the streets around nearly every school in our city fill up with parents, grandparents and caretakers looking after our young ones. Anyone with children knows that balancing work and school pick-up at 3 p.m.

Sep 15, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >