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

Senior baseball season underway

Barry Wright After several seasons in the Can-Am Baseball League in the Windsor-Detroit area, the Sarnia Braves have made a switch this season and will join the Southwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League.

Sarnia Journal Trivia Challenge

1. Venus de Milo, the ancient marble statue thought to represent the goddess Aphrodite, is missing what body parts? 2.

Guest Column: Nature is a playground for us to enjoy

Chloe Hodson-Smith In today’s hyper-connected world, it is the default to be attached to some sort of device for the most part of the day. This constant stimulation leaves most of us drained, underproductive, rushed…

Peace in the park

Laura Cresswell and Rob Haggan, of Sarnia found an ideal place to practice yoga under the blossoming trees at Centennial Park. They spent a recent, balmy afternoon taking pictures and exercising under the trees. Glenn…

Mobile blood clinics set for August

A series of mobile blood donor clinics will launch in Sarnia this August, according to Canadian Blood Services, following the closure of Sarnia’s permanent clinic, effective June 1.

Pet protection: Local vet warns of tick risks

Tara Jeffrey Louise Lamb never used to worry about ticks – certainly not when it came to the family dog. “When we first got her, I never really knew about ticks,” said Lamb, who frequents…

Have your say: Redesigning Centennial Park

Cathy Dobson The discovery of contaminants in Centennial Park is creating an opportunity to redesign the greenspace and make it a centrepiece for the community, city officials say.

Letters, week of May 14

How would Jesus vote? Sir: Last week, thousands of parents across Ontario took their children out of school in protest of the Liberal’s new sex-ed curriculum, the latest in a string of wedge issues pitting…

What’s Happening, week of May 14

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.