Feds give local municipalities $7 million from Gas Tax Fund
Municipalities across Sarnia-Lambton are getting over $7 million from the federal government’s Gas Tax Fund.
Politics
Government responds to Horwath’s criticism of long term-care inquiry
Andrea Horwath was in Sarnia on Thursday, August 3, and called for the Ontario government to do more in its public inquiry into problems at Ontario’s long term-care homes.
Inquiry into long term-care must be more broad: Horwath
Andrea Horwath is calling on the Ontario government to do more in its public inquiry into problems at Ontario’s long term-care homes.
Local MPP, with nearly 10 years in office, is a lifelong Lambton resident
This October, Bob Bailey will be celebrating 10 years as Member of Parliament for Sarnia-Lambton, but being part of the community is a lifelong experience for him, having grown up in the area and spent all his pre-public service career working with his father and then with Nova Chemicals.
Lakeshore Road development gets go-ahead despite neighbourhood concerns
Baxter Park will no longer be accessible from Lakeshore Road after City Council approved a plan to demolish the former Kinsmen Centre building in 2018 and replace it with five houses fronting Lakeshore Road.
City seeking public input for Sarnia General Hospital redevelopment
Sarnia Council has deferred a decision on a development proposal for the former Sarnia General Hospital site to allow for public input.
Councillor attempts to ‘set the record straight’ on issue of sanctions
Some things need to be cleared up as to why City Council approved this latest reprimand and sanction of Mayor Mike Bradley, as recommended by the Integrity Commissioner (IC).
Thoughts worth considering when it comes to electoral reform
Over the years, our first past the post electoral system has given us some bizarre results.
City staff will review proposals for naming rights at SSEC
Sarnia City staff will be reviewing proposals for naming rights for the Sarnia Sports & Entertainment Centre, which are to be received by noon next Monday, April 18.
Local MP discusses issues of local importance after inaugural Federal budget
Marilyn Gladu, who represents Sarnia-Lambton as Member of Parliament, sat down with Lambton Shield recently to discuss highlights of her first few months in office, which includes the aftermath of a first Liberal government budget.