OPINION: Sarnia suspicious of Italian, German newcomers during war
When the Second World War broke out in 1939 officials were wary of “enemy aliens” in Sarnia and the risk they might pose to security.
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Sarnia-Lambton lands the big one
George Mathewson & Troy Shantz Christmas came early on Friday when Nova Chemicals confirmed it is proceeding with an expansion and new petrochemical plant near Corunna worth $2 billion. Yes, that’s billions with a “B.
The Sarnia Journal trivia challenge
1 - From 1980 until recently, Robert Mugabe was the leader of what country? 2 - For many years, what club has been the sponsor of Sarnia’s annual Santa Claus Parade? 3 - What 1941…
It takes a village to raise a fundraiser as sweet as this
Troy Shantz How long does it take to turn sap from maple trees into maple syrup? “About eight cases of beer,” says Jack Lea. Lea is among a group of Point Edward seniors tapping the…
Theatre Sarnia staging feel-good story all about Christmas
Cathy Dobson For Sarnia’s Ron Pask, A Christmas Story, The Musical , is a rare opportunity to direct a large number of children and animals on stage. “Wasn’t it W.C.
OPINION: Those were the days, when a waterfront home cost $16,900
Phil Egan While leafing through a 64-year-old edition of the Sarnia Canadian Observer, I stop in surprise. Gazing up at me from the old pages is a young, but unmistakeable image.
Fourth time’s a charm?
Work has resumed on the long-delayed municipal boat launch near the Sarnia Bay Marina. Workers have sunk steel walls into Sarnia Bay and are now backfilling the area.
Ministry proposing tougher stance on local benzene levels
The Ontario Environment Ministry is proposing a new policy to better assess the cumulative impact of air pollution from multiple sources.
Week of December 7
Simplifying oversized load corridor would save money Sir: The oversized load corridor is a fantastic idea, however I feel like it would be more practical to have the route come up Indian Road to Exmouth…
Lambton Mall working on replacements for two lost anchor stores
Cathy Dobson Lambton Mall is facing uncertain times with two large tenants preparing to move out, but property manager Laura Beecroft says her leasing team is hard at work and anticipates more encouraging news in…