Trapped fishing vessel freed from Lake Huron ice
A Purdy Fisheries vessel got stuck in an ice bridge in Lake Huron just north of the Blue Water Bridge on Wednesday, Feb. 17.
Journal Staff
Journal Staff is the collective byline used for articles credited to The Sarnia Journal newsroom.
Articles by Journal Staff
Sing a song for Sarnia
Pam Wright A life-long Sarnian is putting a new spin on old vinyl, and it’s one for the ‘record’ books. Dave Potter has taken on the ambitious project of collecting and preserving sounds from the…
GUEST COLUMN: Will Canada ‘go to pot’?
Nadine Wark Nadine Wark A hot topic around the country these days is the current marijuana laws and the suggestion that pot may soon be legalized.
What’s Happening, week of Feb. 18
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.
Letters, week of Feb. 18
Re-think needed on countering ISIS Sir: In his letter “We’ve a moral imperative to stop ISIS” (Jan. 28), Dave Mitchell criticizes Peter Smith’s valuable insight on understanding the conflict (“Western meddling gave rise to ISIS”,…
City businessman gifts lasting legacy
George Mathewson The Sarnia Community Foundation has received the largest donation in its history – a cool $1.2 million – from John Rozema, co-founder of a sprawling business empire that still calls Sarnia home.
Sarnia jumps into school closure fray
George Mathewson The folks trying to save SCITS from closure and possible demolition have found an ally in the City of Sarnia.
GUEST COLUMN: How to be a productive non-morning person
Ellan Dickieson Ellan Dickieson It is 9:45 a.m. According to the recent articles bombarding my social media feeds, I should have started writing this article three to four hours ago.
Journal earns provincial nod
Your local hometown newspaper has been nominated for a major provincial award. The Ontario Community Newspaper Association has named The Sarnia Journal a finalist for one of its “General Excellence Awards.
Former Canadian medalist launches boxing comeback
Troy Shantz With the Ontario Championships only weeks away, Nolan Evans knows his boxing heritage and strong family support and will be just as important as time spent in the gym. For Evans, boxing is…