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

Flags get dropped

Despite sporting one of the best records in the second half of the Great Lakes Junior “C” Hockey League, the Mooretown Flags made a quick exit from the league playoffs. The Flags had no answer…

High school wrestling

Dozens of local high school wrestlers are competing at the SWOSSA Wrestling Championships in Tecumseh, Ont. on Feb. 19, with an eye to qualifying for the Ontario high school championships next month. St.

Passport service coming to Sarnia

Sarnia-area residents will soon be able to have passports processed more easily. Ottawa said last week that passport receiving agents will begin working out of the Service Canada Centre on March 2.

New rock climbing venue wants to take you higher

Cathy Dobson The longtime owner of Sarnia Lazer Blast has high hopes that adding a rock climbing attraction will take his venture nowhere but up. “I think it will give new life to the business,”…

Winter a SAD time for some

Susan Roberts Special to The Journal There are things Sarnia residents can do to help get through the winter blues, local health advocates say.

New business partnership to boost exports

Journal Staff Business and civic leaders from Sarnia and London have teamed up in a bid to increase international exports and lure foreign investment.

Helping victims of violence start over again

Cathy Dobson When Susan left an abusive relationship she and her children arrived at the Women’s Interval Home in Sarnia with little more than some clothing and bed sheets.

Sarnia Journal trivia challenge

1. In what city does Batman (Bruce Wayne) reside? 2. Friday, Feb. 20 th marks the 20 th anniversary of what major fundraiser for Bluewater Health? 3. How many lines are in a Haiku, a…

Rape survivor forgives her abusers

Renee Card Shame. The type of deep-seated shame that infiltrates every thought and emotion, severely impeding your ability to function as a “normal” human being. Shame triggered by sexual abuse. I am one who lived my…

What’s Happening, week of Feb. 12

WHAT’S HAPPENING 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.