The ignominious end of the ‘City of Genoa’
Phil Egan For weeks the wretched stink pervaded both Sarnia and Port Huron. It was the main topic of conversation, and newspapers on both sides of the border complained about the smell and speculated when…
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The Sarnia Journal trivia challenge
1 - What country ceded Florida to the USA in 1819? 2 - John Herdman, the coach of what Canadian Women’s Olympic team, will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming Bluewater Health Foundation Gala?…
Donovan Woods finally ready for first solo gig back home
Cathy Dobson Donovan Woods says he’s finally ready to headline a concert in his hometown.
GUEST COLUMN: Parenting a struggling reader is a journey like no other
Joanne Webb I remember the feelings well. The tears resting just below the surface, ready to spring forth at any mention of my unhappy child who was struggling to read.
Unsafe trucks fingered in blitz
A recent police sweep of commercial vehicles in Sarnia has produced some unsettling results. Sarnia Police and Ministry of Transportation personnel inspected 22 commercial vehicles during the Sept. 21 blitz.
Moving car struck by falling utility pole
Troy Shantz A Sarnia couple says they’re lucky to be alive after a hydro pole collapsed and toppled onto their moving car as they drive past on Colborne Road. “All of a sudden we just…
In the Shadow of the Millennium
An exhibition rooted in ancient knowledge, myths and superstitions is on at the Judith and Norman Alix Art Gallery until Jan. 1.
Week of Oct. 6
No one cares about south end neglect Sir: I live behind the former SCITS high school and we have much going on in our area. First, we had houses torn down to allow more parking…
New downtown eatery targets health-savvy Millennials
Cathy Dobson Sarnia’s Moe Deol is a busy guy with three local businesses already on the go. But he says he couldn’t pass up yet another business opportunity when a friend told him about the…
You’re not alone
Winnipeg musician Robb Nash brought his message of mental health and suicide prevention to the Imperial Theatre on Monday. The free concert was held in conjunction with Lambton College’s Jack Project and Bell Let’s Talk.…