The Sarnia Journal

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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

Weed ‘em and reap

Sarnia earned the top rank of ‘five blooms’ at the international Communities in Bloom awards Sept. 20 in Charlottetown, PEI.

Former “waterboy” living the dream, cracks team lineup

Dan McCaffery Special to The Journal As little Sam McCormack skated around the Brock Street Barn waving a Sarnia Legionnaires flag during pre-game festivities, he dreamed of one day suiting up with the local hockey…

Fall food drive under way

Journal Staff The Inn of the Good Shepherd’s Thanksgiving food drive has begun, just as its shelves are starting to look empty. “We are entering into a very critical time of year for donations to…

Life and death debate coming to Sarnia

Cathy Dobson Sarnians have a rare chance to weigh in on Canada’s doctor-assisted suicide debate, just as a pivotal Supreme Court hearing on the issue gets started. The contentious hearing begins Oct.

Hadfields and city airport have long shared history

Interpretive signs will be unveiled Sunday to illustrate the Hadfield family’s long history with Sarnia Airport. Members of the family, including Col. Chris Hadfield, are expected to attend the Oct.

Kerry Fraser gets his ‘do’

Kerry Fraser reacts to being ribbed about his famed hairdo while being inducted into the Sarnia Lambton Sports Hall of Fame on Sept. 27 in Camlachie.

Letters, week of Oct. 2

Incredible support for powerboat races Organizing a sporting event and extravaganza that attracts 60,000 weekend spectators is by its very nature a challenge, whether it takes place in a hockey arena, a football stadium, a…

Spilling the beans on heavy oil

George Mathewson As an occasional boater who enjoys the St. Clair River I’ve long been curious about the “Do Not Anchor” signs on shore.

What’s Happening, week of Oct. 2

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. Please include ticket prices, if any,…