The Sarnia Journal

Independent local journalism for Sarnia–Lambton.

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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

Indiefest turns spotlight on local talent

Sarnia’s homegrown talent showcase for new and emerging bands returns with a vengeance on June 28. Indiefest is both a Battle of the Bands spread over three Saturdays and a Youth Talent Showcase.

Paddy’s kitchen boss defies stereotype

Sarnia’s Lynne Cotton has never been able to figure out why more women don’t become professional chefs. “Male or female, if you love doing your job then it shouldn’t matter,” says the 46-year-old head chef…

Malcolm in the middle

No less a figure than Malcolm Cameron was on hand at London Road School for a history lesson and tree planting recently. The city founder is seen here with Tyvayon McGann and Victoria Hunter.

Sarnia call centre closed

The Sun Media call centre in Sarnia has closed. A former employee told The Journal that a representative from Sun Media corporate walked into the facility in the Bayside Mall on Friday and “told everyone…

Bittersweet end to Jordan Hill’s season

The last few weeks have been an emotional rollercoaster for Sarnia's Jordan Hill. First, he watched with excitement as a handful of former teammates hoisted the Stanley Cup as members of the Los Angeles Kings.…

Plenty of wow at Aamjiwnaang Powwow

Addyson White, 7, receives help from her mom Shannon White while preparing for a traditional dance at the Aamjiwnaang First Nation's Powwow on Saturday, June 21.

Young green thumb

While other 10-year-olds are playing video games Sarnia's Cole Beselaere is growing tomatoes. The St.

Lawn bowling results

Local teams swept the top spots at the most recent Sarnia Lawn Bowling Club tournament. Blake McKay and Ed Braithwaite of the host club won men’s top honours June 18 at the On-Line Sealing event.

New chapter for star basketballer

Caroline Hummell is not one of those athletes who began excelling at a sport as a toddler. In fact, the 18-year-old basketball star has only been playing hoops for six years.