The somewhat ‘circular’ story of Brad Loosley
There’s a somewhat interesting connection with my podcast guest, mostly due to the fact that both our sons were in school together (and participated in each other’s weddings).
Politics
Sarnia has a new Chief Administrative Officer
The City of Sarnia has hired its new Chief Administrative Officer.
Sarnia hires new Finance director
Suzanna Dieleman, who most recently was with the Township of Malahide, located south of London, will become the City of Sarnia’s Director of Finance next Monday, replacing Lisa Armstrong, whose last day on the job is this Friday.
County releases draft budget document with 1.75% increase
Lambton County Council will be considering a net increase of 1.75% to the County property tax levy when it meets to discuss the County’s 2019 budget early in March.
Five terrible reasons to run for municipal office
Editor’s Note: In light of the local “election season” being in full gear, when we came across this item, we reached out to the author and secured permission to reprint.
As election looms, beware of candidates who promise to ‘tear down the wall’
It’s not quite a month before citizens of local municipalities begin casting their votes for candidates but the most visible (and potentially confusing) of all races is the one for Mayor of Sarnia.
Looking ahead as the election sirens begin to wail
So we’ve got an election looming. As if the June provincial election weren’t enough to get the stress levels up, voting starts on October 11 and wraps up October 22 for Sarnia residents and quite a few of our neighbouring municipalities in Lambton County.
MPP is holding annual BBQ this Thursday at Canatara Park Pavilion
Sarnia-Lambton Member of Provincial Parliament Bob Bailey is hosting his annual summer BBQ event this Thursday, August 23 from 4 p.m.
Thoughts on politics and the economy as we enter election week in Ontario
It’s election week in Ontario, our “once every four years” opportunity to decide how public policy will translate into not just how much taxes we’ll pay but something much more fundamental than that.
Chamber and Seaway Kiwanis hosting all-candidates lunch May 29
As the provincial election campaign begins, the Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce has linked up with the Seaway Kiwanis Club for an all-candidates lunch next Tuesday, May 29 at the Sarnia Golf & Curling Club.