The Sarnia Journal

The Sarnia Journal

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

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Call to action: Climate Action Sarnia Lambton warns Bill 5 would roll back environmental protections

1 week 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 week 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

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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?

2 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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.
Harvard economist reveals factors that help Indigenous Nations become commercial successes

1 month ago | thesarniajournal.ca | Sam Laskaris

Not only is he a leading American economist but Dr. Joe Kalt also co-founded the Harvard Project on Indigenous Governance and Development in 1987. Kalt was in Toronto recently as a featured speaker at the First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) conference. Kalt spoke at an April 28 session titled Keys To Indigenous Commercial Success.
Sarnia set to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day as an official Bird Friendly City

1 month ago | thesarniajournal.ca | Andrew Wilton

Bird lovers and local conservation groups invite the community to Canatara Park this Saturday, May 10, to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day. This day is a global bird conservation education campaign that is officially celebrated every year on the second Saturday of May in Canada and the U.S. Each year has a theme, and this year the focus is on shared spaces and making our communities, cities, and towns more bird-friendly.
Emergency General Surgery on hold again at Bluewater Health

1 month ago | thesarniajournal.ca | Andrew Wilton

Bluewater Health is currently amid another temporary closure of their emergency general surgery, from May 5 to May 9, 2025. General surgery pertains to abdominal or gastrointestinal issues. This means patients requiring emergency surgery for things such as appendicitis, gall bladder attacks, bowel obstructions will likely need to be transferred by ambulance to another hospital.

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