Drunk and stoned drivers still stubbornly taking the road
Cathy Dobson Sarnia’s courts continue to hear cases of drunk drivers with two and three times the legal limit of alcohol in their system.
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River City adds beds to keep Sarnians off the streets
Troy Shantz Unusually harsh winter conditions are increasing demand at River City Sanctuary, one of the city’s busiest homeless shelters. “We’re getting more people coming out of the woodwork because it’s cold,” said Owen Vroom…
Pair of seniors’ housing projects to get started this year
Tara Jeffrey Two large housing projects announced last year have fueled hopes for an economic boost in the city’s south end and downtown core.
What’s happening: week of Jan. 11
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Coming down
The demolition continued last week at the former nurses’ residence on the Sarnia General Hospital site, part of a deal that will see the city pay GFIVE Inc. $5.4 million to raze, remediate and rebuild…
Mayor launches year with campaign-style speech
Cathy Dobson Mayor Mike Bradley kicked off 2018 with a campaign-style speech, saying only the electorate can resolve the deep divisions at City Hall.
Art exhibitions celebrate Sarnia’s multitude of local artists
Cathy Dobson Sarnia loves its local artists and this month offers a great opportunity to see some of their best work.
Engaging kids one LEGO project at a time
Cathy Dobson When Celyn Marsh was approached by her brother-in-law about the possibility of opening a new business together, she was apprehensive at first. “I thought it was a big investment and I was a…
$14 an hour minimum wage helping – and hurting
Troy Shantz Natalie Malheiro is a barista whose hourly wage rose to $14 last week. The Blackwater Coffee Co. employee said the extra money will help her save for a business she hopes to start.…
Not just talk anymore, Sarnia’s bio-industry is for real
Cathy Dobson Sarnia has one of the fastest growing bio-based economies in Canada, an unprecedented number of green economy announcements in 2017 have confirmed.