So, why is the Cull Drain now called Perch Creek?
- George Mathewson Where is Perch Creek? If you’re an older Sarnian you will probably say Perch Creek is the body of water that enters Lake Huron at Bright’s Grove, near St. John in the…
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A big pizza, no matter how you slice it
Ken Dunn is a character; a fun-loving, wisecracking adventurer who just happens to love cooking. “It’s simple and it’s entertaining,” says Dunn, who has worked at a huge list of restaurants over the past 40…
Antique boat show winners
Jeff Horley, owner of the Would...Aye The 4th annual Antique & Classic Boat Show was held at Sarnia Bay Marina on July 18. Following are the winners: People’s choice: Wooden sailboat, the “Would...Aye,” owned by…
Happy trails to you
A member of the Silver Spoke cycling club salutes in passing on the Howard Watson Nature Trail. The London-based club visted Sarnia to try out the city's highly-regarded recreational trail. Glenn Ogilvie
Sarnia Police seek taggers
Three more businesses have been spray-painted with graffiti, Sarnia police say. The buildings on Ontario and Mitton streets were defaced last week with the words “What’s the key for?” in blue paint.
Historical novel set in Point Edward
Don Gutteridge’s memories of growing up in Point Edward are so colourful and rich, he chose his hometown as the backdrop for his latest historical novel.
Rocket man
Walter Pepper carved this space rocket to celebrate both Sarnia’s Centennial and former astronaut and city native Chris Hadfield.
Go with the flow
City hall is getting $75,000 in federal support for a system to monitor the flow in and out Sarnia’s 56 pumping stations. The improvement will allow city staff to step in quickly to reduce the…
Another cat shot
Sarnia Police are investigating another cat shooting. A cat in the area of Lansdowne and Devine streets was shot in the face with a pellet gun sometime around July 12, police said. A veterinarian treated…
A blue box for all
How’s this for a deal? Buy or build a new home and get a free blue box. Sarnia is one of the few municipalities in Ontario that doesn’t provide blue boxes to new residents.