The Sarnia Journal

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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

Gillis proud to be a Liberal

Anne Marie Gillis has never been afraid to wave the Liberal banner, regardless of public approval ratings at any given time.

A store for breast cancer survivors

Sarnia’s Christine Yurchuk lost three loved ones to cancer in just six years. The deaths of her mom, her father-in-law and then her brother-in-law left her grieving and frustrated. “I was just so mad at…

OPINION: A public take on privacy

Sarnia council agreed recently to buy new software to improve emergency services at Sarnia Police headquarters. Actually, it had little choice. Federal regulators have mandated 911 providers accommodate text messaging and other enhanced services.

Saying goodbye to Temple Christian Academy

A ceremony is being held to mark the closing of Temple Christian Academy. The private school at Temple Baptist Church is shutting its doors after 23 years due to declining enrolment and dwindling resources.

Former officer honoured

A retired Sarnia Police constable has been recognized by the Ontario Women in Law Enforcement for outstanding community service work. Heather Emmons retired in February following a 28-year career with city police.

Sarnia man ‘turning it around’

A retired Sarnia high school teacher has embarked on an epic bicycle journey across Canada. Stan Martin is one of four men biking from Vancouver to Kitchener, Ont.

New soccer field onside

A little-used Afton Drive park is about to become an active soccer pitch again. Sarnia’s GallaDev Soccer Academy has received permission to use Woodstone Park for its boys and girls soccer programs.

Chychrun signs with Sting

The first overall pick in the 2014 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection last month has agreed to terms on a player agreement and education package with the Sarnia Sting.