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

Chiropractors saw the potential in Sarnia

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

GUEST COLUMN: Saying goodbye to the Trinity Lounge

Katarina Ovens Sarnia's underground rock, punk and ska scene has enjoyed a vibrant and fan-loyal history thanks to some really great local venues, including the Trinity Lounge Temple Bar.

Major downtown renovation begins around Bayside Mall

Cathy Dobson Marian and Tom Bunton say a Vaughan-based developer’s $13-million plus plan for downtown Sarnia is a godsend to them and a bonanza for the city. “I think the new owners of Bayside mall…

Week of Jan. 14

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Letters, week of Jan. 14

The Syrian refugee backlash Sir: I'd like to express my opposition to the recent letter: "Refugees should fight for their country." First off, it's clear the author has not taken the time to research the…

Getting young minds hooked on local history

Cathy Dobson Executive members of the new Sarnia Historical Society are working with elementary and high school students to get them excited about local history.

Couples step up for Dancing with the Stars

Cathy Dobson Stephanie Chaves says her only dancing expertise comes from watching Dancing with the Stars on TV. “I haven’t actually danced since I took ballet when I was five,” says the local radio news…

Foundation of Sting deal dates to 2013

Barry Wright When the Sarnia Sting parted way with first-round draft choice Brett Hargrave more than two years ago little did we know that deal with the Owen Sound Attack would allow the first dominoes…

Hometown Hockey event was a big hit in Sarnia

More than 10,000 people joined Sarnia’s Hometown Hockey event, making it the highest-attended stop on the national TV tour so far this season, organizers say. The Dec.