City’s deputy police chief retiring
Sarnia is in the market for a new deputy police chief. Bob Farlow announced in writing last week he will retire from the Sarnia Police Service in May of 2018.
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Council punts on Jackson Pool, decision delayed till next year
Troy Shantz & George Mathewson City council has deferred its decision on Jackson Pool until next year, when a master plan will be created outlining future parks and recreational needs.
eVoting? Here’s a primer for next year’s municipal election
Troy Shantz Editor's note: this story has been updated with additional financial information Sarnia’s move to electronic voting in the 2018 municipal election has evoked grumbling and alarm among some residents, but city staff say…
All is bright in Centennial Park
Thousands of people of all ages joined the launch of the 33rd annual Celebration of Lights on Saturday, Nov. 25.
Local artists team up on wall hanging for Canada’s birthday
It all started when the wind played havoc with a Canada 150 sign outside the Lawrence House Centre for the Arts.
Susan Aglukark speaking at Aamjiwnaang
Susan Aglukark will be the keynote speaker at the annual general meeting of Community Legal Assistance Sarnia on Dec. 6.
Some college students opting to drop out and start again
Journal Staff Lambton College has reshuffled semester dates in an attempt to salvage the school year after a five-week faculty strike. Lambton is also offering students the option of dropping out of their program and…
New housing proposed for at-risk youth
Cathy Dobson Tammy Vandenheuvel knows what it’s like to be a homeless teenager in Sarnia and wants to help local youth with nowhere to live. She and husband Gary Vandenheuvel have purchased a former day-care…
City hiring support for fibre optic project
Bell Canada’s $50-million investment to run fibre optic cable to 20,000 Sarnia homes has prompted City Hall to add more employees.
Fans bringing bear necessities to Sting’s annual Teddy Toss
Troy Shantz Winter is almost here, but the bears of Sarnia aren’t hibernating just yet. The annual Sarnia Sting Teddy Bear Toss returns for its 20th season on Dec.