Correction
We reported last week that Sarnia's Brayden Bell had registered his first career Junior “A” goaltending victory for Toronto Beaches on May 14. The information, provided by the Ontario Lacrosse Association, was incorrect. Bell was…
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Sturgeon kick off season
The Sarnia Sturgeon will raise the curtain on its 2015 Ontario Football Conference schedule Sunday, May 31, at Norm Perry Park.
Sarnia Journal trivia challenge
1. For one point, what are the three names of the recently born daughter of the Prince Andrew and Princess Kate? For two points, put them in order. 2. Sarnia’s Jamie Fraser excels at what…
VIA boss coming to town
The CEO of VIA Rail is coming to Sarnia to discuss rail operations and the Crown Corporation’s future in Sarnia.
Rousing obstacles found on the Adrenaline Trail
Jack Poirier Picture yourself in a crazy contraption with an even zanier name, rolling along like a hamster in a wheel. It may be one of the strangest, yet most exciting experiences you’ll ever have.…
Indiefest: Battle of the bands features “over the top” talent
Cathy Dobson Some of the best ideas are kick-started by really great conversation between friends. That’s how Sarnia’s Indiefest began, says co-founder Dave Burrows.
Toonie Park
In an unusual arrangement, the City of Sarnia rents this piece of land from Enbridge Pipelines to create a small municipal park, at a rate of $1 a year. The contract was recently renewed for…
Road scholars: Researchers tracking down origin of Sarnia’s street names
George Mathewson Sarnia has 14 different streets that feature either the word “Huron” or “Lake” in their name. Alfred Street wasn’t named after the English king, as long believed, but for Alfred Shepherd, who owned…
High cost of art gallery operations quizzed
Special to The Journal Two jobs at the Judith and Norman Alix Art Gallery will remain vacant while politicians review the cost of running the facility. The gallery was advertising to replace a graphic artist…
Letters, week of May 21
Sex ed protesters misinformed Sir: It is disturbing to me to see children protesting against changes to the Sex Education curriculum, manipulated by their parents to do so and denied the opportunity to be in…