Alexander Mackenzie gravesite needs repairing
Journal Staff The Sarnia gravesite of Prime Minister Alexander Mackenzie is in “fair” condition and will be getting some needed repairs, the federal environment minister says.
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New city website seeks public feedback online
Journal Staff The city is working on a new website that allows residents to provide feedback online about municipal business. Only two City Hall departments are currently active at www.smartsarnia.com .
The Sarnia Journal trivia challenge
1 - Albacore and skipjack are types of what? 2 - The opening night at Sarnia’s Kenwick Terrace in January, 1943 featured “Satchmo,” a trumpet player whose real name was what? 3 - What does…
The strange tale of the Imperial Oil furnace jumper
Phil Egan The whole, bizarre story began with a tragedy. On Tuesday morning, July 28, 1925, a man was seen pacing back and forth in front of the furnace of an Imperial Oil boiler room…
Passing motorists have ‘taken a gander’ for 65 years
Cathy Dobson George Gander and his daughter Georgia were admiring the distinctive sign that has graced the family’s front lawn for 65 years when a passing motorist braked and hollered, “You can’t take that sign…
Remembering Cashway
This aerial photo circa 1970 shows the former Cashway store on Confederation Street, with Indian Road just visible at the top. The building supply centre opened in 1968 and was home to a tight-knit staff.
Artifacts donated of city officer who killed ‘Red’ Ryan
Troy Shantz Personal items belonging to the Sarnia police officer who killed Norman “Red” Ryan have been received by the Sarnia Historical society.
Week of May 25
I’m tired of risking my life by cycling on Sarnia’s streets Sir: I was biking on the road last week as the law requires when my hat got blown off by a gust of wind…
Planet Stitch makes complete orbit at Aamjiwnaang Park
Cathy Dobson Duffy Simon was a 26-year-old Lambton College business grad with a strong work ethic and a big love of sports when he started his own company in 2006.
Week of May 25
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