The Sarnia Journal

The Sarnia Journal

The Journal serves as the independent media outlet for the Sarnia region.

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Conservatives vote with Carney government to rush Bill C-5

1 week ago | thesarniajournal.ca | Natasha Bulowski

The proposed legislation would grant the federal government broad powers including the option to override laws related to projects deemed "in the national interest." Three hundred and five Conservative and Liberal MPs voted in favour of the government’s time allocation motion to limit debate on the bill, while 30 Bloc Québécois, Green and NDP MPs and lone Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith voted against it.
Ford government to open public clean energy fund to support nuclear power

3 weeks ago | thesarniajournal.ca | Abdul Matin Sarfraz

The Protect Ontario by Securing Affordable Energy for Generations Act proposes expanding eligibility for the Future Clean Electricity Fund (FCEF) to include nuclear generation and transmission infrastructure. The fund was originally created to support the development of new non-fossil fuel electricity projects in Ontario, using proceeds from the sale of clean energy credits.
When it comes to the ‘national interest,’ everyone has an opinion

3 weeks ago | thesarniajournal.ca | Natasha Bulowski

“The point is to build the certainty, the stability and the ambition that builders need to catalyse enormous investment — investment to make Canada into an energy superpower,” Prime Minister Mark Carney said at a news conference following his meeting with provincial and territorial leaders on June 2 in Saskatoon.
Call to action: Climate Action Sarnia Lambton warns Bill 5 would roll back environmental protections

1 month ago | thesarniajournal.ca | Brady Taylor

On Thursday, April 17th, the Ontario government introduced Bill 5 - the Protecting Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act - an unprecedented attack on Ontario’s rule of law. This latest attack is on species at risk, healthy communities, clean energy and the rights of Indigenous peoples - all to benefit handpicked individuals and corporations close to the government.
First Nations slam Bill 5 at committee hearing

1 month ago | thesarniajournal.ca | Mike Stimpson

First Nations leaders made a strong case against Bill 5 at committee hearings this week, Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa said Friday. “They made it very clear – this is a very wrong move on the part of the government,” Mamakwa told Newswatch. “The government talks about its duty to consult, but they don’t understand it. They don’t understand the treaty part of it.
Benefit for young Sarnia girl takes place Saturday

1 month ago | thesarniajournal.ca | Andrew Wilton

This Saturday, May 24, from 2 -5 p.m. The Painted Cat Studio is hosting LotusFest, a benefit for a young Sarnia girl named Lotus, who recently lost her mother, and her father years earlier. Kari Faubert, Lotus’ mother, passed away in February after years of health issues that required hospitalization for long periods of time. Her father, Will Amrhein passed away in 2021. Lotus is now living with her elderly grandparents.
AI art causes controversy in Canatara Park mural project

1 month ago | thesarniajournal.ca | Andrew Wilton

Controversy marred the City's launch of voting on designs for a new mural in Canatra Park. One of the designs was confirmed to be the product of algorithmic (AI) art, sparking a backlash from community members. In March, the nuSarnia Foundation approached City Council with a concept to revitalize the lifeguard station in Canatara Park with a temporary, cloth mural wrapping around the building. Following Council approval, they then put out a call for submissions from local artists.
Is Sarnia making a mistake with recent fire truck purchase?

1 month ago | thesarniajournal.ca | Andrew Wilton

According to concerned Sarnia citizen George Stanko, there were serious missteps in the city’s recent purchase of a new tanker truck for the Sarnia Fire Rescue Service. He contacted The Journal with claims that a new truck could have been purchased from a company with more Canadian content for significantly less money, and on a shorter timeline.
Opposition mounts over Bill 5

1 month ago | thesarniajournal.ca | Pam Wright |Chatham Voice

Other major environmental players have jumped into fight against Ontario's plans to circumvent environmental controls with the sweeping powers of Bill 5. Stefan Premdas, head of the Dresden Citizen's Against Reckless Environmental Disposal (C.A.R.E.D.) advocacy group, said he took part in a recent province-wide Zoom meeting about Bill 5 that was attended by "hundreds of Ontarians" concerned about the legislation's threat to the environment.
Ontario Still Working to Stop Illegal Gambling Sites, Promote Legal Ones

1 month ago | thesarniajournal.ca | Jeremy Wilson

A little more than three years after Ontario legalized online gambling, it’s safe to say that things are going well. Both residents and visitors who are physically in Ontario can play online casino games or make sports bets on a computer or mobile device. During the 2024-25 fiscal year, Ontario saw CAD 82.7 billion in total wagers and CAD 3.2 billion in gross gaming revenue. Both numbers are up over 30% from the previous fiscal year, with Ontario putting 20% of that revenue back into its treasury.

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