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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

OPINION: Vandals costing us in more ways than one

George Mathewson How do you feel about surveillance cameras being installed in city parks to keep an eye on your movements? Or concrete barriers going up at Canatara Park to physically separate the beach from…

New ‘Open Stage’ to foster performing artists

Cathy Dobson Transplanted Ottawa performer Missy Burgess says she wants to establish a regular “open stage” in Sarnia to encourage new talent and strengthen the local cultural scene.

Teacher honours late wife by helping others

Tara Jeffrey Derek Bouma knows the importance of having the right supports when tragedy strikes. “You hear it all the time - the phrase ‘pay it forward,’” said the teacher at Colonel Cameron School in…

Going in for the catch

Members of the Sarnia Saints Rugby Club hold a practice in Canatara Park as they prepare for the upcoming season. Seen here are, from left: Riley Herbert, Billy O'Mahony and Joey Vanderwal. Glenn Ogilvie

Lambton Lions name new coach

The Lambton Lion’s women’s basketball team has a new head coach. David Elsley, who took over on an interim basis in January, has been given the job on a full-time basis, the college announced. Elsley…

Hockey tryouts

Tryouts for the upcoming Lambton Jr. Sting AAA hockey season will take place April 11 to April 24 at the Sarnia Sports and Entertainment Centre. An invitation is not required and the tryouts are open…

Powerboat Festival broadcast

The city of Sarnia is featured in an episode of PowerBoat Television being rebroadcast April 16 at 11 a.m. on Global TV.

Flags win title

The Mooretown Jr. Flags bantam team boys’ hockey team capped a remarkable year by winning an Ontario Minor Hockey Association crown.

Getting cheeky

A squirrel gets cheeky while begging for a handout at Canatara Park last week. Biologists say a mild winter and early spring has contributed to a bumper crop of young squirrels in southern Ontario this…

Gymnasts competing at provincials

Dave Paul Next up on the busy spring competition schedule for Bluewater Gymnastics Club is the provincial championships, which are being held this weekend in Mississauga.