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

With love to spare

Jack Isom was synonymous with bowling in Sarnia. But when he died at the age of 93 in February he had requested there be no funeral.

Swimmer earns trophy

Taylor Marut, 9, of the Sarnia Y Rapids I swim team claimed trophy for finishing third overall in her age class at the St. Clair Erie Aquatic League (SEAL) end-of-season championship Swim Champs meet in…

Lawn bowling introduction

The Sarnia Lawn Bowling Club is hosting a series of open houses to introduce local residents to the sports. Newcomers can try the game for free at the club, which located in Germain Park off…

Letowski’s team wins bronze

They wanted gold, but Team Canada settled for a bronze medal at the World Under 18 Hockey Championships recently in Finland.

The Valhalla Major Bantam (Grade 8) boys’ basketball team was victorious at the Ontario Cup tournament in Toronto April 26-27. Valhalla claimed the gold medal by defeating Hamilton Blessed Sacrament 34-29 in the final.

Sarnia’s birthday bash checklist

Sarnia’s Centennial Celebration committee is co-ordinating special events so the entire community can salute the city’s first 100 years as a city. Of course, the party started with a huge New Year’s bash that attracted 11,000…

Lambton College expands R&D

Research and development in Sarnia got a boost when the federal government gave $505,000 to Lambton College for four tech initiatives.

Homeless shelter appeal

River City Vineyard is appealing a court ruling ordering closure of the church’s homeless shelter by June 15.