Firehouse chef enjoys cooking for the crew
Troy Shantz When city firefighter Trevor Mitchell was growing up supper was a sacred time to prepare a home-cooked meal and enjoy the company of family. These days, he says, that tradition lives on –…
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Homeless kids sleeping in parks, on friends’ couches
Cathy Dobson Megan Nahmabin is courageously – and tearfully – putting a face to the difficult issue of youth homelessness in Sarnia. “It was hard, really hard,” she says, describing her decision to leave home…
Dolly’s Jerk Joint brings taste of the islands to Sarnia
Cathy Dobson First impressions mean a lot. And at the new Dolly’s Jerk Joint, the smell of Jamaican patties fresh out of the oven and Dolly Boyce’s friendly smile is what greets you at the…
Winning entries in the Santa parade
The Sarnia Kinsmen Club has announced the winners of the best “Wonder of Christmas” theme floats at this year’s Santa Claus Parade.
Council approves 2.3% property tax increase for 2017
Journal Staff Sarnia residents will pay more to ride the bus, turn on a sprinkler and live in their own homes next year. It will not, however, cost more to flush the toilet. The $135.4-million…
Rapids swim team off to strong start
Twenty-two swimmers from the Sarnia Rapids swim team got off to a strong start on the new season, bringing home 10 gold, 8 silver and 3 bronze medals from the Canada Games Aquatic Center in…
More uplifting results for Team Santavy
Dave Paul A quartet of weightlifters coached by Dalas Santavy competed at the Ontario Junior Championships in Oakville on Dec. 3.
Late draft pick get taste of OHL hockey
A long-shot draft pick has earned a chance to play for the Sarnia Sting. Cameron Hough signed a standard player agreement and education package with the hockey club and made his Ontario Hockey League debut…
New season underway
Northern Collegiate’s defending champion senior boys basketball team picked up where it left off with a 71-42 win over the St. Patrick’s Fighting Irish on Dec. 6. Here, Joel Liceralde of St.
Valhalla strikes gold
The Valhalla Vikings under 12 Major Atom girls travel basketball team brought home gold from the London CYO Tournament the weekend of Dec. 2-4.