The Sarnia Journal

Independent local journalism for Sarnia–Lambton.

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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

COLUMN: A rich community

Susan Roberts Not long ago I was in a grocery store when a woman surveying the bountiful shelves announced loudly: “I should buy some food for the poor people.

What’s Happening, week of March 3

What’s happening events must be open to the public, of general interest, 60 words or less, and received at least two weeks prior to the event.

Sarnia Speaks up: About mental health

Tara Jeffrey A college student, a radio personality, a residential school survivor and a young woman fighting to breathe may not have much in common, on the surface.

Letters, week of March 3

Columnist clarifies pot position Sir: As Canadians, freedom of the press is something we all enjoy, and healthy debate is good. With regard to the three letters to the editor on Feb.

Corunna man’s plight inspires a community

Cathy Dobson Peter Bakker just couldn’t get visions of Jamie Stewart’s house out of his mind. The Watford builder had just returned from an inspection of the structural damage in the Corunna man’s home.

OPINION: Rare manuscript brought to light

George Mathewson A remarkable document that describes this area’s early European settlement is now available for all to read, thanks to the Sarnia Historical Society. Known as the Mugan Manuscript, it was written by a…

Local kid scientists bucking the trend

Pam Wright Many Ontario schools are dropping out of the science fair scene, but Sarnia-Lambton remains a hotbed for young researchers growing ideas thanks to strong community support.

Garden Centre still growing after nearly 60 years

Year of Local Laura Greaves This is the eighth in a series of submitted stories produced by the Year of Local, a collaborative project highlighting businesses and not-for-profit organizations in Sarnia.

Improv troupe tickles comedy’s painful side

Cathy Dobson John Hollingsworth and Dave Lane know all too well what it’s like to laugh till it hurts. One of their most popular comedy sketches involves walking through a multitude of mousetraps barefoot and…

Colts victorious in SWOSSA wrestling

St. Clair Secondary edged Windsor-Sandwich, 36-33 to win the boys crown at the recent SWOSSA wrestling championships at St. Patrick’s. The Colts were led by Adam Vanderslagt and Elijah Wright who won their respective weight…