Allan McKeown - Earth Matters

Allan McKeown is a dedicated member of Climate Action Sarnia-Lambton and has previously stood as a candidate for the local Green Party. His deep passion for environmental issues drives his commitment to protecting and preserving our natural surroundings, making him a valuable advocate within his community.
Are you ready for December – arguably the most stressful month of the year? Christmas brings great joy to many children but for their parents it often produces distressing credit…
Welcome to the climate café!
In an effort to transform climate anxiety into hopeful community action, Climate Action Sarnia-Lambton invites Sarnians to pull up a chair at the city's first-ever "Climate Café."
How do wildfires affect our health and what can we do?
In the summer of 2023, my wife and I spent a week vacationing with our son and his family at Shuswap Lake in the BC interior. It was mid-July and…
Come to the Death Café! – “talking about death won’t kill you”
Sarnia’s first Death Café invites the community to share honest, respectful conversations about dying — not in grief, but in curiosity and acceptance.
April 22nd is Earth Day 2025: Come celebrate at the Sarnia Library!
This year marks the 55th. anniversary of the first Earth Day which was created by Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin. His intent was to mobilize support for better laws to…
Nurture your green heart: Grow a native garden
In his latest Earth Matters column, Allan McKeown reflects on the joy and legacy of planting trees, sharing how native species like Redbuds and Oaks can combat climate change and…
What’s in store for Line 5?
On October 10 I was fortunate to attend a book signing at Northgate Plaza’s wonderful bookstore “The Book Keeper”.
OPINION: Talking climate change
Polls repeatedly show that the majority of people around the world are very concerned about climate change: how it is impacting our lives and the greater impacts our children and grandchildren…
OPINION: Sarnia embraces the joy of cycling
One of my favourite summer activities is to hop on my bike and head to a local beach for a refreshing swim. If there is a more pleasant way to…
Green burials: your final gift to the Earth
I invite you to imagine a place of natural beauty where butterflies, bees and other pollinators busy themselves among the native plants and grasses, birds sing and nearby trees provide…
Events
Oct5
Scottish Country Dancing
Mon, Oct 5 · 7:00 pm
St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 261 Christina St N Sarnia, ON
Oct5
Oct6
Chamber’s Young Professionals – The Bridge Patisserie
Tue, Oct 6 · 5:30 pm
The Bridge Patisserie Café 12 Michigan Ave Point Edward Point Edward, ON
Oct6
Oct6
Meat Raffles @ Black Gold Brewery
Tue, Oct 6 · 6:00 pm
Black Gold Brewery 395 Fletcher St Petrolia, ON
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