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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

Local hurlers win provincial crown

Barry Wright A pair of Sarnia pitchers who have been best friends since their days at Northern Collegiate are back from the Ontario Baseball Association (OBA) Senior “C” Provincial tournament with championship rings on their…

Sarnia’s forgotten tornado of 1879

John Rochon Most Sarnians know of the devastating tornado that struck on May 21, 1953, causing extensive damage throughout the city. But few people know of a tornado that struck Sarnia and the surrounding area…

Cox Gardens taking shape

The latest addition to Sarnia’s park system is rapidly nearing completion. Cox Gardens is a 2.5-acre greenspace in Germain Park that features meandering walkways, a gazebo and stage area, and a reflective pool near the…

OPINION: Dabbling in witchcraft

George Mathewson News that a Quebec man has been charged with falsely practicing witchcraft is a reminder that sorcery and black magic didn’t start and end in colonial Salem, Massachusetts .

A walk on the wet side

Sarge was reluctant at first to get her paws wet at the McPherson Fountain. But with a little coaxing from her master Sean King, of Sarnia, the four-month-old German shepherd pup was right at home.

Are you ready for The Journal trivia challenge?

1. In what year was Mike Bradley first elected as mayor of Sarnia? 2. What federal cabinet minister recently caused a controversy when he donned a T-shirt bearing the logo of a pro-gun lobby group…

Letters, week of Sept. 11

Visiting students pose health risk Sir: Re: Ebola screening at Lambton College First, I wish to compliment our Sarnia Journal writers and staff. Thanks for the local news and events. On reading the Sept.

MacLean Centre is coming down

Journal Staff The H. G. MacLean Centre in Centennial Park has a date with the wrecking ball. The former restaurant and meeting hall will be razed down to its concrete support pad on Oct. 18.

Sarnia homes that aren’t really homes

George Mathewson Sarnia is dotted with homes that aren’t really homes at all. They’re actually electrical substations, urban imposter designed to blend in with their single-family neighbours.