Archive for the ‘Feature’ Category
Sarnia Ribfest lives on as Kinsmen sign deal with Hiawatha for new venue
For the Kinsmen Club of Sarnia, which runs the popular Ribfest event as one of its signature fundraisers, striking a deal with Hiawatha Horse Park came in the nick of time, considering the recent closure of Centennial Park (while the city deals with its environmental issues) and the schedule for the Kinsmen event set for [...]
THE SHOW: INDIEFEST (Part 3) recap and footage, SIDEBAR’s grand opening, interviews and special announcements
This week on The Show with David Burrows, exclusive video from INDIEFEST (Part 3) that took place last weekend, May 18, 2013, at the Stubborn Mule including footage from Leigh Coltman, MARKURS, EVERGLO and Running Red Lights. Also on tap this week is footage and interviews from the grand opening of SIDEBAR, an all-new [...]
Meeting today could shed light on future of Centennial Park activities this summer
City representatives plan on meeting with the Ministry of the Environment and the county’s Medical Officer of Health following test results that showed asbestos and lead contamination in soil at Centennial Park, testing that has prompted the city to lose the park at least temporarily. Today’s meeting (Friday) is expected to produce a “going forward” [...]
Stroke victim returns home after extensive help in convalescent-care program
By DERON HAMEL When Jeanette Gravelle came to Trillium Villa Jan. 29 to join the home’s convalescent-care program, she had challenges moving her right limbs, following a stroke. On March 25 she is left the Sarnia long-term care home and moved in with her daughter, thanks to the success she reaped through the program. Prior [...]
St. Christopher Secondary School plans legacy fundraising day this Saturday
Students of St. Christopher Catholic Secondary School, who this fall will be merging with St. Patrick’s Catholic High School before returning to a renovated building in fall of 2014, are holding an open house this Saturday. But the day is more than a simple “opening of the doors,” say organizers. Indeed, fund raising toward a [...]
Pipeline reversal would good for local business, says Chamber CEO
By RORY RING President and CEO Sarnia-Lambton Chamber of Commerce More than a half century ago, Canada was in the midst of a national debate on whether to build an east-west natural gas pipeline giving consumers in central and eastern Canada access to bountiful western resources. Today, there is renewed debate around west-to-east pipeline proposals. [...]
INDIEFEST: Third night of live music concert series a charm, independent artists deliver the goods
Third time’s the charm for INDIEFEST? – you bet. The region’s preeminent celebration of independent live music threw down again this past weekend at the Stubborn Mule with the third Indienight of this season’s scheduled pentalogy, a locally-borne concert series that’s provocatively demonstrating that independently-produced music is thriving and vibrant. Big used to be better [...]
Special luncheon at Southgate Residence brings out the smiles
By DERON HAMEL Fifty-two ladies living at Southgate Residence were celebrated last Friday (May 10) with a special afternoon tea held in their honour. The event included a luncheon with a big spread of sandwiches and dainties served alongside the finest silverware in an effort to make the day extra special. The event tied in [...]
Sarnia closes Centennial Park to public access after finding asbestos in soil samples
The city of Sarnia has closed Centennial Park to public access after the results of tests of soil done in late April confirmed the presence of asbestos. The move to temporarily close one of the city’s busiest gathering spots is the right thing to do based on the information available, said city manager Lloyd Fennell. [...]
THE SHOW: St. Clair’s ‘A Family Affair,’ Hotel California, RIBFEST, world record for air guitar, and INDIEFEST
This week on The Show with David Burrows, footage from a recent theatrical production of “A Family Affair,” by St. Clair Secondary School students along with a special mention to Erin Gabriel. This week’s footage also includes video from Hotel California’s tribute to The Eagles last weekend at The Stubborn Mule. David also talks [...]
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