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

Track and field championships underway in Sarnia

Sebastian Smith nails a jump at the LSSAA track and field championships that began Tuesday at LCCVI in Petrolia. Smith cleared 6.37 metres to win the junior boys long jump, and 185 centimetres to win…

OPINION: Tear down the fence

City council did the prudent thing last week by postponing a million dollars worth of upgrades in Centennial Park.

Mural, mural on the wall

In the year of Sarnia’s 100 th anniversary celebration a key heritage display is in dire need of repair.

What’s Happening, Week of May 15

What’s Happening events must be open to the public, of general public interest, 60 words or less, and received at least two weeks prior to the event. Please include ticket prices, if any, and where…

GUEST COLUMNIST: Don’t let democracy slip away

Bob Sutton As we anticipate the next provincial and federal elections, it’s time for citizens to raise their voice and dedicate their energies not just to platform planks, but to actually improving the political climate…

Letters, Week of May 15

Time to take action on detox centre Sir: Re: Sarnia’s mayor failing to have a detox/withdrawal management centre. A previous letter writer was right, it’s a decade later and we still don't have one.

And the livin’ is easy

Fresh from exams, college and university students are returning to Sarnia from across North America with job hopes, bags of laundry and a taste for home cooking.

Local goalie eyes future with Sting

Kaden Fulcher plans to make his mark on the Ontario Hockey League. The Sarnia Sting nabbed the local player in the 13th round of the OHL Priority Selection last month off the roster of the…

News briefs, Week of May 15

Cinderella’s wish granted Awesome Foundation Sarnia has awarded a $1,000 no-strings attached grant to Debbie Anderson for her project Cinderella Story.

Roller Derby gals seek fresh blood

The Sarnia Roller Derby League is inviting newcomers to try one of the fastest growing sports in North America. "I like the alter ego that you become when you play," says Dana Johnson, known as…