The Sarnia Journal

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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

Downtown redevelopment stalled by legal fight

Cathy Dobson More shops and services are moving into downtown’s Bayside Centre, despite its new owner being embroiled in a legal battle with his former business partner.

Week of July 21

Noelle Paquette Memorial School? Sir: The Cox Youth Centre in Tecumseh Park was a busy spot to be on July 9th.

Fare exchange

Sarnia Transits is testing a pair of new bus shelters on Exmouth Street that are powered by the sun. Each saves $34 monthly in electricity and avoided $20,000 in repair costs associated with their underground…

Kinsmen Centre to be sold

Sarnia is preparing to sell off the ailing Kinsmen Centre on Lakeshore Road. Council voted last week to put the building and two-acre property on the market, and if no other public body is interested…

OPINION: Sarnia has lost a quiet hero

Tara Jeffrey In this job, you cross paths with so many people -- and everyone you meet leaves some kind of impact -- some more positive than others.

Tragically Hip concert party could be huge

Cathy Dobson It’s going to be a party, a tribute and a fond farewell when the Tragically Hip’s final concert is broadcast live in Canatara Park Aug. 20.

Mac attack

A half dozen boats out of the Sarnia Yacht Club participated in this year’s Port Huron to Mackinac yacht race, including the SA SEA CAT, seen nere.

The Thai has turned for South East Café owner

Cathy Dobson Selina Ip’s car is practically on autopilot these days, running between her East Street café and her new Thai restaurant on Murphy Road. She’s back and forth six days a week, ensuring all…

Inaugural cycling event sells out

Journal Staff More than 500 cyclists have registered for the Bluewater International Granfondo, meaning the July 31 event has sold out.