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

OPINION: Insert bad headline here

George Mathewson An old friend tells the tale of a reporter who covered an event one weekend only to have the following headline appear over his story: “10,000 attend Grand Bend burgerfest.

Fight to save SCITS gains traction

Cathy Dobson Three hours into the first public meeting called to discuss the recommended closure of Sarnia Collegiate, Gavin Hall couldn’t take it anymore. “Let’s hear from the crowd,” he demanded, jumping to his feet. “This…

Letters, week of Jan. 21

Why didn’t churches help homeless shelter? Sir: I applaud the efforts of the Refugee Committee to raise money for Syrian refugees to relocate in Sarnia, but have any of these people ever heard the expression,…

What’s Happening, week of Jan. 21

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.

New Chamber president

Shirley de Silva has been hired as president and CEO of the Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce.

Raccoon rabies found in Ontario

Health officials are advising local residents to report any raccoons seen acting abnormally after five raccoons tested positive for rabies in the Hamilton and Haldimand-Norfolk area.

Local winners at Huron Lakers tournament

The Huron Lakes hosted a basketball tournament in Sarnia the weekend of Jan. 9-10 that featured teams from Sarnia, Guelph, London, Windsor, Chatham and Tecumseh. The Lakers novice girls went 4-0 to win gold with…