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Sarnia-Lambton News. As demand grows, Sarnia-Lambton’s Youth Wellness Hub offers vital mental health support. Christmas Kettle Campaign returns to Sarnia. From shelter to success: How Habitat for Humanity changed a man's life. Ontario Government introduces webinar series to boost U.S. export readiness for local companies.
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Nov 7, 2024 — As demand grows, Sarnia-Lambton’s Youth Wellness Hub offers vital mental health support. The Youth Wellness Hub in Sarnia-Lambton is seeing growing demand as more youth discover its mental health and addiction support services—all in one welcoming space. Staff anticipate even more visits as awareness spreads.
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Reflections on Sarnia: Spencer Roberts on community, industry, and heritage. In this interview, The Sarnia Journal speaks with Spencer Roberts, author of The Shadow of Chemical Valley, as he reflects on Sarnia's unique identity and its balance between industrial roots and cultural heritage. Nov 8, 2024 1:34 PM Read more >.
City council considers reducing parking minimums to address …
12 hours ago — A Sarnia resident is calling on city council to eliminate minimum parking requirements for residential developments, aiming to align the city with best practices that benefit the environment and housing affordability. Dr. Robert Dickieson told council Oct. 28 that the current bylaw requiring ...
Sarnia’s aging infrastructure and growing list of unfunded projects
1 day ago — Sarnia’s aging infrastructure and growing list of unfunded projects. Sarnia’s draft budget reveals a $251.8 million funding gap in its 10-year, $682.5 million capital plan, potentially delaying essential infrastructure upgrades and new projects like waterfront development. Andrew Wilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 3 minutes ago.
Sports - The Sarnia Journal
Sep 8, 2024 — 13-year-old Landen Willimot fights his way to boxing glory. At just 13, Landen Willimot is already making waves in the boxing world and he’s determined to carry on his family's five-generation legacy while aiming for even bigger …
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SPECIAL REPORT: Sarnia-Lambton’s opioid crisis
By Reagan McSwain Feb 20, 2024 7:08 AM. The Journal reviewed the most recent opioid surveillance data from Lambton Public Health (LPH) and Ontario Public Health data and spoke to local agencies grappling with the ongoing opioid crisis. In this special report, we provide a bigger picture of what’s happening in Sarnia-Lambton, and explore what ...
From the community - The Sarnia Journal
Oct 8, 2024 — In his latest column, Nathan Colquhoun critiques Sarnia’s Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) Incentive Program, highlighting how bureaucratic red tape has left the program stagnant with no approvals months after its launch. As delays mount, the city’s housing crisis worsens, leaving families still waiting for affordable housing solutions.
Heavy rainfall wreaks havoc across Lambton - The Sarnia Journal
Jul 16, 2024 — Heavy rainfall wreaks havoc across Lambton. 1 / 2 Highway 402 was closed due to flooding between Kerwood Road and Nauvoo Road, Tuesday. Heavy rains Tuesday morning have led to ‘widespread flooding’ across Lambton, prompting road closures, beach warnings, and emergency alerts from local industry. “Widespread rain across the region has led ...