Phil Egan for The Sarnia Journal The crowd lined Front Street from Lochiel Street south and reached its zenith in front of the Belchamber Hotel, at 178 Front St. N. All were eager to see “Daredevil Jack – the “Human Fly” – cheat death on this Saturday night in July, [...]
Phil Egan for The Sarnia Journal (2017) We can all recall movies in which someone would jump in a taxi, point ahead and holler, “Follow that car!” For Sarnia police in 1922, that scene may have conveyed an uncomfortable air of familiarity. With a small surplus in the municipal coffers, [...]
Troy Shantz for The Sarnia Journal Many Sarnians participated in Remembrance Day ceremonies last month to honour those who fought and died for our freedom. One of them went further, taking the service itself to the final resting place of two Sarnians killed during the Second World War. Dave Dunn [...]
Phil Egan for The Sarnia Journal (2017) The people of this city are known for their generosity, and that was a trait that coalesced at the Sarnia Luncheon Club. Dating from 1891, it began as a convivial gathering of Sarnia businessmen, and by 1923 had begun to develop service goals, [...]
Bonnie Stevenson for The Sarnia Journal Canadian veterans deserve our thanks, and 10 members of the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) Flight 7 flying club have found a way to ensure their sacrifice isn’t forgotten. For the past few years, club members have used their flying skills and experience [...]
Phil Egan for The Sarnia Journal The number on his fire helmet said it all. Jack Babcock was 108 years old. But he was much younger when he began lying about his true age. Looking for adventure, the Kingston-area farm boy signed up to fight with the Royal Canadian Regiment [...]
Phil Egan While researching a story recently about a 1914 sawmill fire in Sarnia I came across an item both strange and fascinating. “Two Nervous Women,” was the heading of the single-column story in the Sarnia Observer. It told the tale of two women who had been cured of “palpitation [...]
Cathy Dobson The public has less than three more weeks to view a small but remarkable exhibition that highlights the importance and breadth of the JNAAG’s permanent collection. The permanent collection belongs to the Sarnia-Lambton community and includes more than 1,500 pieces of art donated or purchased since the 1920s. [...]
Nadine Wark for The Sarnia Journal It was gratifying to see that the Colts Drum Line has found a new home where members can store their equipment and meet for rehearsals. The group has partnered with Community of Christ Church, which is right across the street from the drum line’s [...]
Cathy Dobson for The Sarnia Journal (2107) Don’t be surprised an unusual amount of Kleenex is used at this weekend’s SCITS Alumni Revue. The variety show is known for its comedy, music and fun but is likely to end on a tearful note as the man behind the SCITS Revue [...]
