Every time I see another housing project blocked, or the usual suspects standing up at council with their tight jaws and fearful warnings about “needles” or “parking” or “character of the neighbourhood,” I can’t help…
The David Suzuki Foundation is in hot water. On July 3, eight residents from the Peace region in northern B.C. filed a formal complaint with Canada’s Competition Bureau. They allege the Foundation used a 20-year-old…
Imagine this: someone drops a hundred million dollars in your lap. One catch—you have thirty days to spend every single cent. No stashing it away, no risky bets, no setting it on fire just for…
I took a stab at writing a manifesto, an attempt to describe a position in an ongoing debate whether experienced or hypothetical. — We believe people have a right to protect themselves.1We do not believe…
So, I wrote a book. It’s called The End of Work, The Start of Us, and it’s been brewing in me for years. It’s the culmination of watching so many people I know give…
There was once a city where every crime, every kindness, every movement was recorded, but no names were ever written down. In the Mirror Room at the center of the city, leaders gathered to solve…
Marilyn Gladu, Member of Parliament for Sarnia–Lambton since 2015, has repeatedly claimed credit for bringing federal investments to the riding — even when she voted against the very legislation that enabled those investments. This report…
In the world of organizational theory and strategic planning, structure and behavior often mirror the innate tendencies of natural systems. What if we examined organizations through the lens of two of humanity’s most beloved companions—cats…
In the midst of debates surrounding the future of law enforcement in Sarnia, a critical question emerges: where should the city’s resources be directed to ensure public safety and community well-being? As the police chief…
Written by Heather Anne Wakeling-Lister for First Monday At age 39, Nathan Colquhoun, recipient of Entrepreneur of the Year has had more experience in founding projects and businesses than most will throughout their working career….
An update about what’s going on with me and my new projects including more about how I bought the Sarnia Journal.
So now this just happened 20 minutes ago. I was sitting down by the river near my home. Two officers showed up on bicycles and strolled right up to two men sitting about 50 feet…
I wanted to go see what all the hooplaw was about today at city hall and boy was I not disappointed. A couple hundred people were out there and they were all there on behalf…
Maybe another way to describe why I was so agitated last night. This is all government. We have a vast system of resources across our city. And then we have the police by their own…
Several months ago, a local bookstore invited guest drag queen Amanda Villa to host readings for children. The event was created and announced via Facebook and local radio, and within moments there were comments and complaints…
I wanted to share about someone I met from Sarnia; this story warranted a share. On New Year’s Eve, I went to Mauds Variety after spending several hours at the downtown Refined Fool location for…
On Dec 03, 2022 the Sarnia Police issued a tragic press release entitled “Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Continue” as a warning to highlight the gravity of the substance and the dangers associated. The goal of the…
I’m still in a bit of shock. On August 14, 2021 I started a category in my note taking app called “mayor run” where I tracked ideas and thoughts about possibly running for mayor of…
Each nightI sitsomewhere differentsome different waymy eyes fixed upon everchanging movementsof things thatdon’t look backor say hello and I waitto intersect witha glanceto knowI’m still here