What’s Happening, Week of April 10
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Journal Staff
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Articles by Journal Staff
Six things I love about Sarnia
Sarnia often gets kicked in the teeth, and frankly I’m sick of it. I tire of the naysayers and Internet trolls who run the city down at every opportunity. If they got out more they’d…
Improving child behaviour
A program for children aged 6 to 8 designed to improve behavior and build self-esteem is being offered by the Learning Disabilities Association of Lambton County.
GenreCon returning May 10
Sarnia’s literary convention for fans of alternative fiction returns May 10. GenreCon is a free event featuring writers of romance, mystery, science fictions, horror and fantasy at the Sarnia Library.
Sisters honoured for asbestos work
Two sisters who galvanized Sarnia-Lambton to continue the fight against asbestos exposure have been recognized with an award from the Canadian Mesothelioma Foundation.
Paint vandals strike Somerset Crescent
Vandals went on a spray-painting spree on Somerset Crescent over the weekend. Sarnia Police have received eight reports of damaged property, including a garage, fence and several vehicles that were sprayed with paint sometime overnight…
Local pair share joy of Clarkson Cup win
Two local women hoisted the Clarkson Cup after the Toronto Furies claimed the championship of the Canadian Women's Hockey League.
Sarnia’s longest performing singing group
When you wear flashy suits and sing in four-part harmony you’d think people would pay more attention.
Turning back the hands of thyme
In a greenhouse at Lambton College a team of volunteers is planting a giant crop of weeds. Goldenrod, milkweed, thistle – plants that Ontarians have been trying to eradicate for decades are being seeded, watered…
Family assists others
The Sarnia-based Grant family has been taking clothing, medical supplies and toiletries to various countries in the Caribbean and Central America for many years. Most recently they visited families in Costa Rica and made donations…