Ssss is for snake
Jayla Pintus reacts to Fluffy, a ball python owned and shown by SPCA animal cruelty officer Ryan Sparks, of Sarnia, during a Critter Camp at the Sarnia Humane Society.
Journal Staff
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Articles by Journal Staff
The Sarnia Journal Trivia Challenge
1 - Which famous airship caught fire and crashed at Lakehurst, New Jersey in 1937? 2 - Last month, a ceremony was held at Errol Village School to dedicate and officially open a playground in…
Young city high jumper adopts Derek Drouin’s mental approach
Troy Shantz There were few early signs that Sarnia’s Sebastian Smith would become a provincial high jump champion.
Extra space making a world of difference for Greekfest
Troy Shantz When Sarnia’s Greekfest returns to the downtown next month it will celebrate more than local Hellenic culture. The festival running Aug.
Police board dismisses allegations of professional misconduct
Troy Shantz A letter allegedly written by a Sarnia Police officer that accuses senior officers within the department of serious professional misconduct has been investigated and found “riddled with inaccuracies and false allegations,” says Mike…
Teamwork by 911 responders saved tiny baby’s life
Journal Staff A special reunion was held recently for a trio of Sarnia Police officers, paramedics and one little girl named Brodie-Lynn. City police were the first to respond to a June 11 emergency call…
Sarnia FC soccer player, 80, decides its time to hang ‘em up
Troy Shantz Norm Perry Park has heard many sporting tributes over the years, but few like this one. When Barry Goodwin took to the pitch in a Sarnia FC over-35 league game on July 20…
Northern grad headed to Florida on basketball scholarship
Troy Shantz Samuel Fairbairn was just eight-years-old and new to Canada when he first stepped onto a basketball court. But even back then the coach of the Northern Valhalla basketball camp, John Thrasher, saw his…
Letters, week of July 27
E-voting must be reversed and replaced with paper ballots Sir: Paper election ballots have been permanently removed from Sarnia’s municipal elections.
What’s Happening: week of July 27
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