The village that said no: why Point Edward isn’t part of Sarnia – The Sarnia Journal

Point Edward remains a separate municipality today because of a deliberate choice to resist provincial restructuring in the 1990s. This local defiance preserved

First Friday May 2026 schedule – The Sarnia Journal

Downtown Sarnia comes alive on May 1st with live music, art openings, a market, and community events spread across more than a dozen venues.

Bluewater Boxing Club brings Canada vs. Scotland showdown to Lambton College – The Sarnia Journal

Bluewater Boxing Club brings an exciting Canada vs Scotland international showdown to Lambton College on May 8 as Champions for Children Round 3 lights up Sarni

Get ready to roll: Sarnia Rollerskating brings family fun back to Clearwater Arena this spring

Roll into spring fun with Sarnia Rollerskating at Clearwater Arena! Join family-friendly open skating sessions every Sunday evening with a live DJ, skate rentals, and great rates for all ages — while...

What is Sarnia reading? – The Sarnia Journal

Ever wondered what books are flying off the shelves at the Lambton County Library? We’ve got the scoop on this month’s most checked-out titles, giving you a pee

Recent sunset – The Sarnia Journal

Photo captured by Nadine Wark         Have an interesting photo or video you’d like to submit? Send to communitylens@thesarniajournal.

Sarnia advances airport corporation plan as calls grow for transparent, widely advertised board...

Sarnia council has re-approved plans to transition the Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport to a municipal services corporation, but local aviation advocates say time

Arrest made in Lambton College shooting that killed 20-year-old Dane Nisbet – The Sarnia Journal

Sarnia police have arrested a suspect in the April 10 shooting at Lambton College that left one man dead and two others injured. The arrest follows a Canada-wid

Theatre Sarnia brings Hollywood magic and real rain to the Imperial Theatre stage – The Sarnia...

Theatre Sarnia is elevating local community theatre with a technically ambitious production of Singin’ in the Rain featuring a live 16-piece orchestra and a cus

Lakeview Cemetery restores veterans section to mark 100th anniversary – The Sarnia Journal

Lakeview Cemetery and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 62 have partnered to restore the century-old Veterans Installation, ensuring the site remains a dignified

Smuggled gun traced through multiple hands after Sarnia homicide – The Sarnia Journal

Details shared during an April 28, 2026 media briefing reveal how the firearm moved through multiple individuals in the hours and days following the shooting.

Sarnia seeks public input on by-law to curb bad faith renovictions – The Sarnia Journal

The City of Sarnia is developing a Rental Renovation By-Law to prevent bad faith renovictions and is currently seeking feedback from tenants and landlords via a

Coopers hawk with food

Jessie June Rabbitt: Sarnia’s beloved artist marks milestone 100th birthday

Sarnia artist Jessie June Rabbitt turns 100 this week. From painting as a child during the Depression to teaching Cree students in James Bay and inspiring generations in Sarnia, discover her incred...

Council and public confused over whether Indwell project is 'supportive' or 'affordable' housing

Indwell application prompts broader discussion on how Sarnia defines and classifies different types of housing.

Sarnia moves forward on ARU bylaw, but expert says key barriers still limit growth

Sarnia is updating its bylaw for additional residential units (ARUs)—often called accessory dwelling units or ADUs—to allow more housing flexibility. While the draft eases some rules, industry...

NextVoice Sarnia launches youth-led newsroom for the next generation of storytellers

Mentors and young writers come together to build a youth-driven newsroom in Sarnia-Lambton focused on local issues and creative expression.

An open letter to the frontline officers of the Sarnia Police Service

In Nathan's latest column he addresses the growing divide between administrative expansion and the daily realities of frontline policing. The column calls for greater transparency regarding budget...

Sun rays over Port Huron