Anti-poverty rally offers a ray of hope
Troy Shantz Brooke Metcalfe was once haunted by drug addiction that stemmed from sexual abuse. Today she is a PSW, raising her daughter with her fiancé and recently accepted a position with the County of…
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Inner Dawn now registered to train yoga teachers
Cathy Dobson Lisa Craig explains why the time is right for a major expansion of space and programs at Inner Dawn Yoga.
Achoo! Seasonal flu shots now available
Free seasonal flu shots are now available from local pharmacies, community clinics and health care providers. Influenza is one of the most communicable diseases and spreads easily through coughing, sneezing, or touching infected surfaces.
New city gym teaching art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Troy Shantz Made popular by professional fighters in the UFC octagon, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can now be learned and mastered here in Sarnia. Cunningham Jiu-Jitsu is new to the city, offering classes in various Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu…
When you’re a bird, you don’t need the Weather Network
Troy Shantz Birds are remarkable weather forecasters, and some even make dramatic, last minute migrations to avoid thunderstorms and tornados. So says Scott MacDougall-Shackleton of Western University’s advanced facility for avian research.
Northern downs Chatham-Kent
Avery Bath-Minard of the Northern Vikings, in pink, attempts a layup while being guarded by Logan Kucera of the Chatham-Kent Hawks in a Lambton Kent high school basketball game played Oct. 13 at Northern.
Santa Parade
Planning is well underway for this year’s Santa Clause Parade of Light, which takes place on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. To run the parade, the Sarnia Kinsmen relies on donations from businesses, industry…
Bomb threat resolved
Sarnia Police and international law enforcement resolved an Oct. 9 bomb threat at Great Lakes Secondary School. The threat to the former SCITS building was received via the Internet and mentioned the involvement of ISIS.
The Sarnia Journal trivia challenge
1 - The Roman numeral L stands for what number? 2 - Local dignitaries, students and other Sarnians witnessed what flag being raised recently at the Centennial Park flag court? 3 - What’s a water…
Beavers: damned if you do, damned if you don’t
Troy Shantz Neighbours of the furry, wood-chewing variety took up residence in Twin Lakes subdivision this summer. Beavers were discovered living in the two storm water ponds between Michigan and Errol roads during a routine…