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

Lola’s chef flexes his mussels

The first time Mike Jacques donned a chef’s hat and coat, he was helping prepare food for a grand opening attended by Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley. “I was a Grade 12 co-op student in the…

Sarnia celebrates first 100 years in style

City Hall was a busy place last week when Sarnia officially marked the 100th anniversary of its incorporation as a city, on May 7, 1914. The birthday party featured a cake-cutting, the St.

Coronation Park dodges bullet, for now

CUPE member Sarah Tait pickets outside Coronation Park Day Nursery, which has been threatened with closure.Glenn Ogilvie Coronation Park Day Nursery has been given a three-week reprieve.

Polish heroes honoured

Frances Ozburn poses with a shadow box of memorabilia from her grandfather, Fred Stankiewicz. Members of the Polish community who took part in the Second World War are being honoured with an historical exhibit called…

Sitara’s Indian cuisine made with tandoor oven care

It’s been a challenge for Manjit Singh to find a chef to prepare authentic Indian cuisine at his Sitara Indian Cuisine restaurant. Luckily, the full-time health specialist is also talented in the kitchen.

Bailey Toyota’s $4 million expansion

Brian Bailey, president of Bailey Toyota on Confederation, sits in temporary office quarters and marvels at the ongoing reconstruction work at his dealership.

Centennial baby

Liliana Parker was born at Bluewater Health on May 7, exactly 100 years after Sarnia became a city. The Centennial baby is seen here with dad Brian, mom Jessie-Lee and brother Freddie. Bluewater Health photo

How The Sarnia Journal works

Today marks the 10 th edition of The Sarnia Journal, which is something of a milestone for your local independent newspaper.

No fear, all cheer at girls athletics club

Many who visit Sarnia for the first time come away with the opinion that this area is one of Ontario's best kept secrets. From a local sports and recreation standpoint, the same might be said…