Record number of women attending local firefighter school
Phil Egan Some are drawn by the excitement. Others want to prove they can do anything a man can. And some are daughters and sisters of firefighters maintaining a family tradition.
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International Symphony Orchestra launches 60th season
The International Symphony Orchestra kicks off its 60th season with Trio Viva on Oct. 14. The Toronto-based sopranos take the Imperial Theatre stage at 7:30 p.m. under the direction of conductor Douglas A. Bianchi.
City “dismisses” Golder as Centennial cost soars to $13.5M
George Mathewson Sarnia has dismissed the multinational corporation that administered the Centennial Park project and has opted to oversee construction itself of the final remaining piece – the long-delayed boat launch in Sarnia Bay.
City girl’s love of insects became an international sensation
Troy Shantz Sophia Spencer has always had a thing for bugs. And because of it, the eight-year-old Sarnia girl is now a published author and something of a celebrity.
Week of October 5
Local lane at bridge has hindered traffic, truck driver says Sir: I would like to respond to the article "Toll booth switch helps local traffic flow at bridge.
Therapy dogs share magic touch at senior homes, schools
Troy Shantz Caring for of some of Sarnia’s most vulnerable has gone to the dogs — and that’s a good thing. The local branch of St. John’s Ambulance has been bringing therapy dogs to hospitals,…
‘Boomerbuggy’ adds to Sarnia’s confusing road diversity
Troy Shantz and George Mathewson Henry Windler has been turning a lot of heads in his central Sarnia neighbourhood lately. The 88-year-old retiree is the first in Sarnia to drive a Daymak Boomerbuggy.
Women’s soccer pioneer still playing the game with passion
Troy Shantz The athletic career of most people ends long before they turn 50. Not Jody McGregor. The city woman plays fullback on the Division Two Sarnia City soccer team in the competitive London Area…
Week of October 5
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Patricia Rozema credits hardworking parents for her success
Cathy Dobson Patricia Rozema was preparing to shoot the opening scene of her Jane Austen movie “Mansfield Park” when she was hit with an immobilizing headache. In the hospital, she was told she had meningitis.