Lobby of Sarnia Arena getting a $1-million makeover
Work has begun on a $1-million renovation to the front lobby and food concession at Sarnia Arena.
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Leading the way
Centennial Park was the place to be during the first Snow Day of the school year on Dec. 14. Sawyer Westfall, a student at St. Mathew's School, flies through the air while mom and siblings…
Montreal Canadiens Alumni to play local Sarnia team
The Montreal Canadiens Alumni are coming to Sarnia to play a charity hockey game at the Progressive Auto Sales Arena on March 2.
City ponders deputy mayor’s position
The creation of a deputy mayor’s position has been delayed. Coun. Anne Marie Gillis has asked that the question be deferred until after 2018 municipal election, when a new council could decide the issue.
Canada Day fireworks display
Sarnia has rehired the company that staged this year’s Canada Day fireworks. Beamsville-based Garden City Display Fireworks was awarded a contract for the July 1, 2018 fireworks at a cost of $31,519.
Sting draft pick commits to team
The Sarnia Sting have received a commitment from 2017 fifth round draft pick Ashton Reesor. The 6’3” 180 lbs. defenseman was selected out of the Vaughn Kings AAA system of the Greater Toronto Hockey League.
City ponders a free WiFi zone downtown
Sarnia is looking into what it would take to offer free WiFi in the downtown core. City staff have been asked to prepare a report on the cost, possible partnerships and what provincial or federal…
The bill for dredging Sarnia Harbour keeps on climbing
The cost of dredging Sarnia Harbour has risen again. Council approved an additional $260,000 on Dec. 11, bringing the bill to almost $3.5 million.
Wired for the holidays
Electrician Keith Sipkens, of Earl Sipkens Electric, used the tools of his trade to create this 10-foot (three-metre) snowman out of electric wire reels at 764 Murphy Rd. “Each year it gets bigger and bigger,"…
How did we come to celebrate Christmas on December 25?
Phil Egan There is one chance in 365 that Jesus was actually born on Dec. 25th. Believe it or not, there is nothing in the Bible to identify the date of the Saviour’s birth. Most…