OPINION: About those offensive letters
George Mathewson I had an interesting exchange with a reader last week about free speech and what newspapers should and should not publish.
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Industry leader honoured
The director of a Sarnia-based organization has been recognized internationally for his work in promoting the bioeconomy.
The Big Debate: Sarnia conference tackling the future of Canada’s oil industry
Journal Staff Should senior government be leaning on the petrochemical industry to refine more of the nation’s oil in Canada? That question lies at the heart of The Big Debate, a two-day conference coming to…
Innovative program targets obese children
Cathy Dobson Health experts in Sarnia are seeing an alarming rise in the number of obese children and intend to fight the battle of the bulge with a unique strategy for families.
Letters, week of March 26
Writer’s “facts” show why sex-ed needed Sir: In his letter “Personal opinions or facts?” (03/12/15) is Keith Patrick confusing his “facts” with his religious beliefs on homosexuality? When he states that the Bible is “very…
GUEST COLUMN: The words you use do matter
Thea deGroot In Grade 8 I learned how to write précis, summing up a whole paragraph worth of words into a short, succinct sentence.
Artwalk: Festival of the arts picking up the pace
Cathy Dobson While most of us are just waking up to spring, Ashley Tanguay has been thinking summer for weeks now. She is co-ordinating the 13 th annual Sarnia Artwalk, a festival of the arts…
Scams: Fake phone numbers make mockery of Caller ID
George Mathewson Sarnians has been blitzed in recent weeks by telemarketing scammers who hide their real identity by displaying the fake telephone numbers of neighbours, local businesses – sometimes even the number of the receiver.
What’s Happening, week of March 26
What’s Happening events must be open to the public, of general public interest, 60 words or less, and received at least two weeks prior to the event.
Cyclone coming to your door Saturday
Cathy Dobson Get ready Sarnia. A Cyclone is about to hit! Hundreds of students from St. Patrick’s high school will diverge on neighbourhoods across the community on Saturday, requesting donations for the Inn of the Good…