What I learned sitting down with Bob Bailey’s team
I recently stopped by one of Bob Bailey’s coffee shop visits to see how the long-time MPP and his team were approaching the upcoming election. After 18 years in office,…
Nathan Colquhoun
Nathan Colquhoun, a former city councillor in Sarnia, is known for his involvement in community and politics. He owns the Sarnia Journal and has co-founded several businesses including Refined Fool Brewing Company, Burger Rebellion, Storyboard Solutions, and Listenology. He is dedicated to building just systems within Sarnia and remains actively engaged in various initiatives.
Seven Conservative policies I’d support as an Independent MPP
Being an independent candidate means I’m not bound to a party’s doctrine. It also means I can work with all sides when they propose something that makes sense. While the…
The Sarnia Journal is platforming every candidate
Election season has a way of making local voices feel small. The narratives about who we should vote for are often shaped by party messaging, national media, and debates that…
Why have Sarnia’s young people resigned themselves to apathy?
In Nathan's latest column, he explores the lack of political engagement among Sarnia’s young people, questioning why they have resigned themselves to apathy while the same old leadership and ideas…
How party politics holds Sarnia back
In Nathan's latest column, he examines how party politics has held Sarnia back, highlighting how representatives like Marilyn Gladu and Bob Bailey have prioritized party loyalty over the community's needs.…
The Mayor’s debt-free obsession is holding Sarnia back
In his latest column, Nathan Colquhoun challenges Mayor Mike Bradley’s obsession with a “debt-free” Sarnia, arguing it’s a misleading narrative that prioritizes political optics over necessary investments. While the city…
Sarnia council finally finds a legal loophole to evict the homeless – and jumps right in
In his latest column, Nathan Colquhoun critiques Sarnia Council’s motion to evict homeless residents from Rainbow Park, highlighting their reliance on a fringe court ruling and ignoring the human rights…
Churches, taxes, and a way forward for Rainbow Park
Rainbow Park is a glaring reminder of our collective failure to address homelessness. When people in our community have no choice but to set up camp in public spaces, it's…
Downtown Sarnia needs unity, not fragmentation
Downtown Sarnia is at a crossroads. We have a vibrant mix of businesses, an increasing push for revitalization, and clear signals from the community that something needs to change. But…
The loneliness of men and the need for connection in Sarnia
As the new year begins, it’s hard not to reflect on the quiet loneliness that seems to weigh on so many of us, particularly men, during the holidays. This isn’t…
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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