Sarnians make 40-minute trek for fastball ‘home’ games
The Alvinston Indians are one of the hottest fastball teams in Ontario, and two Sarnians are a big part in the squad’s success.
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Cathcart Boulevard was named for MPP
Note: The first in a series on how Sarnia’s streets got their names It seems fitting that Cathcart Boulevard, which has carried both cars and trains, should be named for a provincial travel minister.
What’s Happening, Week of July 31
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Letters, week of July 31
Point Lands sadly neglected Sir: With Centennial Park overgrown and fenced off and all the great entertainment taking place elsewhere, I’m more then a little sad to see how little […]
Hospital Auxiliary disbanding
An integral part of Sarnia’s hospital family is folding after nearly 70 years of hard work and camaraderie. “It’s a difficult decision but it’s time for us to go,” says Donna Small, president of the…
New rules for citizenship swell numbers at YMCA program
Refugees and newcomers in Sarnia trying to become Canadian citizens are finding help at a new YMCA program. Anyone applying for citizenship as of July 1 had to begin providing proof of proficiency in English.
Pizza shop owner bitten by new sign rules
Sarnia’s new sign bylaw has claimed its first victim. Mateo’s Pizza was told Tuesday it will need to remove its portable street sign on Lakeshore Road or risk being fined, said owner Matt Malott.
Sarnia team wins Brantford baseball tournament
The Sarnia Braves Minor Mosquito baseball team won the BMBA tournament in Brantford the weekend of July 26-27. They finished with a 5-0 record and Noah Lester named the team MVP. From left are, front…
County Council live
Monthly meetings of Lambton County council meetings are now available via live streaming. Cameras installed at the Wyoming council chambers are programmed to pan to whoever is speaking, including councillors, administrators and members of the…
OPINION: Noise complaint gets tuned out
Everyone has a noise they hate. Mine is barking dogs. Still, I can’t dredge up much sympathy for the lone music critic whose noise complaint could have derailed the outdoor concert series at Paddy Flaherty’s.