Week of May 11
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Journal Staff
Journal Staff is the collective byline used for articles credited to The Sarnia Journal newsroom.
Articles by Journal Staff
Unearthing of human skull halts home construction
Journal Staff Human remains have been found during the excavation of a north-end construction site.
Family Medical Centre to ease looming doctor shortage
George Mathewson Two local doctors hope to head off a looming shortage of family physicians in Sarnia by building a family medical centre designed specifically to attract new practitioners. Dr. Sean Peterson and Dr.
New music festival eyed for refurbished Centennial Park
Cathy Dobson An organizer proposing a new annual music festival in Centennial Park says his group has a roster of musicians and bands lined up that will be released shortly.
Former wheelchair athlete, 34, shakes off years of rejection to land first full-time job
Cathy Dobson Sarnia’s Rob Hughes knows a thing or two about challenges. For 18 years he was a full-time para-athlete, training and travelling the world to compete in the Paralympics, Para PanAmerican games and Cerebral…
Reigning tulips
Tulips bulbs planted last fall in Germain Park by the Sarnia Horticultural Society and parks and recreation staff are now in bloom. The red and white tribute at the Golden Hawk memorial is a salute…
New Bayside Centre owners converting mall to seniors’ housing
Troy Shantz and George Mathewson The new owners of the Bayside Centre plan to build an assisted living retirement residence in downtown Sarnia featuring 140 to 160 suites.
Clean sweep
Spring cleaning for Andre Fetchison means letting it all hang out. The high-wire specialist with Altitude Window Cleaning spent a few days last week improving the view for residents of the Harbour Front building on…
Downtown business owners anticipating great things
Cathy Dobson Downtown business people say they feel nothing but optimism about the new ownership of the struggling Bayside Centre and its plan to repurpose the building as a retirement residence.
Western Research Park makes big cut in power bill
The Western Sarnia-Lambton Research Park has been recognized for its efforts in cutting electricity costs by 44% over the last four years.