What’s Happening, week of April 13
What’s happening events must be open to the public, of general interest, 60 words or less, and received at least two weeks prior to the event.
Journal Staff
Journal Staff is the collective byline used for articles credited to The Sarnia Journal newsroom.
Articles by Journal Staff
Worker at centre of Human Rights case awaiting answers
Cathy Dobson Two years ago a Sarnia man became fed up with the 46 cents an hour he’s paid at the Wawanosh Enterprises sheltered workshop and began fighting for change.
Chamber asks for help to limit impact of cap and trade
Troy Shantz The Chamber of Commerce is urging Premier Kathleen Wynne to use the provincial budget to ease the impact of cap and trade on local business.
Dog owner seeking stiffer fines after collies attacked
Cathy Dobson A Sarnia woman is pleading for local dog owners to be more responsible after her two collies were attacked while being walked on a sidewalk in Coronation Park. She also wants stiffer fines…
League champs
The 14-member Mooretown Atom Lady Flags this season were league division champions, Walter Gretzky Tournament winners and qualified for provincials.
Student percussion group needs help finding a home
Troy Shantz The Colts Drum Line is at risk of folding if it can’t find a permanent place to hold practices and store its equipment. Founded in 2008 as an extracurricular program at St.
Door shuts at Norm’s, a window open at Twisted Arm
Cathy Dobson Saying goodbye is so much easier when you can say hello again a few days later. Jenn and Tyler Armstrong admit they’re sad to see the business they’ve operated for nine years shut…
OPINION: Finding the right words hard when someone grieves
Matt Barnes “I know exactly what you’re going through.” “It’s been a year. You should be over it by now.” “They’re in a better place.” “I wouldn’t want to be in your shoes.
Fashion, music and beer to enliven downtown this summer
Journal Staff The Powerboat festival may be gone, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be anything to do this summer in downtown Sarnia. Sarnia Fashion week is returning for its third year on June 24,…
Gas line cut during street repairs
Journal Staff Residents near Devine and Christina streets were instructed to close windows and stay indoors after a mechanical excavator struck a natural gas line last week.