All public sports fields and playgrounds in Sarnia are now smoke-free. On Jan. 1 smoking became illegal anywhere within 20 metres of soccer fields, baseball diamonds, splash pads, beach volleyball…

John Rochon John Philip Barron was the most prolific of Sarnia's early photographers. Born in Aberdeen, Scotland on Jan. 7, 1842 to William Barron Jr. and Annie Lumsden, he emigrated…

Heather Wright Special to The Journal The final service held last week at Christ Church in Camlachie was an especially poignant one.

1. What 60-year-old Christmas classic features the characters Betty and Judy Haynes and such songs as “Let it Snow” and “Sisters”? 2.

Marco Vigliotti Alfred Ruffilli vividly remembers the carefree drive he took around Sarnia on a Saturday afternoon some 75 years ago that led to his first date with Noreen.

George Mathewson Susan Averill was headed to her blue box with an armload of empty bottles when the inspiration struck. Stopping short, she stuck five of them on the branches…

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Tara Jeffrey A series of new signs popping up in Sarnia may have caused some motorist to do a double take.

Cathy Dobson How is Sarnia’s Andrew Barr contributing to the cross-country comedy tour he’s on with two buddies? “I’m the one most willing to sleep on the floor at the…

Cathy Dobson Rarely does a community choose a marketing logo and tagline that doesn’t contain its name but, then again, Sarnia-Lambton’s new branding choice is unique in a lot of…