News in brief
New initiatives get United Way funding Two locally-based programs have earned venture grants from the United Way of Sarnia-Lambton.
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Happy Canada Day, Sarnia
Ever wonder what Sarnia’s Canada Day fireworks looks like before they go off? Workers from Garden City Display Fireworks were busy setting up the charges Tuesday on The Point Lands, near Sarnia Bay Marina. Above,…
OPINION: Why ticks are bugging me
Deer ticks have arrived in Sarnia-Lambton, and that has me rattled. I’m the kind of person who loves nothing better than to wander woods, trails and out-of-the-way places. Ticks, like mosquitoes, are the price of…
Sarnia ground zero in international effort to bring back giant lake sturgeon
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologists Justin Chiotti and Andrew Briggs, wrestle one of 14 sturgeon being tagging at Purdy Fisheries as part of an international restoration effort.
Green companies taking root
Sarnia has taken two more small steps in moving from an oil-based economy to a more sustainable one. First up was BioAmber, which has secured a $20 million loan to build the world’s largest bio-based…
MP hosts suicide prevention forum
Sarnia-Lambton is ahead of the pack when it comes to suicide prevention, says Denis Boileau who was recently hired as the region’s suicide prevention co-ordinator.
Recognizing our amazing youth
The Celebration of Youth Awards is the YMCA’s way of recognizing outstanding members of the next generation. Winners, who earn a cash prize, are selected for their commitment to community, being good role models for…
Bikers band together to fight childhood cancer
It was 11 years ago Bob Thomas lost a daughter to cancer, but the passion that drove him to help other sick kids by launching a motorcycle event hasn’t waned. “Children are still dying. Children…
Point Edward watermain postponed
Point Edward stands to save a little money on a major redevelopment of Venetian Boulevard because some watermain work has been deferred.
Drouin won’t be flag-bearer
Corunna’s Derek Drouin will not be Canada's flag-bearer at the opening ceremonies of the Commonwealth Games in Scotland this month.