Valley Review

22/06/2020

Sarnia Black Lives Matter
June 13th 2020

https://youtu.be/_Ck4WiO-pCM

15/02/2020

True to form, on the night of the performance Hank was accompanied by a band of talented musicians: Nic Wyatt, Nick Swales, Dustin Holliday, Kiel Simmons, Brenden Fraser, and Josh Walters. They performed with easy chemistry, and you could tell they were having fun with it.

https://www.valleyreview.ca/article/hank-ryder-presents-my-autumn-kettle-f4f980ea-ccc5-4faf-a6dc-4aa0d1d47592

My Autumn Kettle is the debut album of local singer-songwriter Hank Ryder. On January 18th, at theStory on Christina Street, Hank performed the album through from start to finish. The rippling light of a small strobe playing red green and blue over

15/02/2020

Based on this work, the risk with the highest impact and highest likelihood was identified as the occurrence of extreme weather events.

https://www.valleyreview.ca/article/addressing-climate-change-impacts-9d3292f3-9def-4e09-bcb6-e5dce2ceff36

Gordon McBean is by all accounts a weather expert. He was Assistant Deputy Minister of the Meteorological Services of Canada and has a Ph.D. in Physics. He is currently a Professor Emeritus at Western University. He is affiliated with the Institute

15/02/2020

This year’s event, March for Our Human Rights, focused on bodily autonomy, which is the right to self-governance over one’s own body without coercion or external pressures. This includes abortion rights, sexual health and reproductive rights, sexual consent, period equality, family planning, medical treatments, and more.

https://www.valleyreview.ca/article/hundreds-march-for-bodily-autonomy-213d9929-3a6d-4168-a301-49858a26b57d

On 18 January 2020, women and allies around the world joined forces in the fourth annual march of Women’s March Global, a yearly event that brings together inspired, international change-makers committed to fighting for equality, justice, and human

15/02/2020

Stay up to date with local government

https://www.valleyreview.ca/article/sarnia-city-council-highlights-february-10-2020-e6797b3f-5e06-4f65-b8b7-e66d38039b9b

Payday loan establishments Sarnia City Council approved a motion to regulate Payday Loan Establishments. The new regulation rules limit the maximum number of Payday Loan Establishments to 7, require a seperation of at least 500 meters between them,

21/01/2020

Tonight's City of Sarnia Council meeting highlights:

http://valleyreview.ca/index.php/95-city-council-highlights-for-january-20th-2020

Here are the highlights from your Sarnia City Council meeting on Monday, January 20th 2020.

19/01/2020

If you go:

What: Lambton College Social Service Worker Students Campaign Against Poverty and Homelessness

When: Wednesday, January 22 from 3:00pm to 12:00am

Where: Refined Fool (London Road location)

*Donations accepted at the door.

http://valleyreview.ca/index.php/94-social-service-worker-students-campaign-against-poverty-and-homeless

The Lambton College Social Service Worker second year students are hosting a Charity Takeover Event at the Refined Fool (London Road location) on January 2...

10/12/2019

Did you watch tonight's Sarnia City Council meeting?

We got you covered. Greg watches them so you don't have to. Check out the highlights below to stay up to date on your city's politics:

http://valleyreview.ca/index.php/93-city-council-highlights-for-december-9th-2019

Here are the highlights from your Sarnia City Council meeting on Monday, December 9th 2019.

22/11/2019

"The concept here in Sarnia is to work with community partners to get it off the ground. “We have met with many potential partners and have received a lot of positive feedback for this initiative.” Continues McCann. When speaking with the Mayor and City Staff about this initiative they seemed to want to get behind it and also realize a by-law change will need to happen in order to make Tiny Homes a reality. A recommendation is scheduled for City Councils consideration on December 9th for secondary residential unit builds."

http://valleyreview.ca/index.php/91-bring-tiny-homes-to-sarnia-lambton

Sarnia Making Affordable Living in Lambton (SMALL), is spearheading a movement to bring Tiny Homes to Sarnia and Lambton County. Jennifer McCann, Lisa Mela...

13/11/2019

Business Spotlight: Contintental Hair

Offering up to two full hours of free consultations, Candace Hamilton at Continental Hair offers a supportive approach in dealing with hair loss. For more information, visit them online at www.continentalhair.com, by phone at 519-337-3699 or in person at 640 Cathcart Boulevard in Sarnia.

10/11/2019

"Participants will be given the opportunity to have an in-depth discussion about how government can use data to build a better, smarter government. These consultations will help shape Ontario's Data Strategy."

http://www.valleyreview.ca/index.php/89-consultation-for-ontario-s-data-strategy

Consultation for Ontario’s Data Strategy will be taking place here in Sarnia on Tuesday November 12th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m at the Lambton College Event Ce...

03/11/2019

http://valleyreview.ca/index.php/88-lest-we-forget-remembrance-day-in-sarnia

Remembrance Day on November 11th marks the day World War One ended, at 11 am on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. We remember those who were lost by...

31/10/2019

"Over 300,000 authors from all over the world will be kicking off the first of November with a brand-new writing project and an ambitious goal: Write 50,000 words in 30 days. Whether that seems easy or impossible to you depends on where your writing skills fall on a Dunning-Kreuger curve, but it’s all part of an international challenge called National Novel Writing Month (or, NaNoWriMo, as the participants call it)."

http://valleyreview.ca/index.php/87-this-november-you-should-write-that-book

The trick-or-Treaters have all gone home to bed. Candy wrappers are scattered on the couch, and the candles in the jack-o-lanterns have all gone out. It’s...

29/10/2019

“We focus on getting kits out to those who are at high risk of overdose and/or the family and friends and support persons of those who are at risk,” Thomson says. “We are also available for group trainings, presentations, events, and collaboration opportunities with agencies, organizations, businesses, and community members.”

http://valleyreview.ca/index.php/86-why-harm-reduction-works

I recently sat down with Nikki Thomson, an outreach nurse with North Lambton Community Health Centre to discuss a controversial topic: harm reduction. Full...

29/10/2019

"Three and a half years after a motion closed Jackson Pool for repairs, the motion proposed to Sarnia Council to decommission Jackson Outdoor Pool and develop an outdoor splash pad was replaced with a new motion by Bill Dennis to apply for federal infrastructure funding to refurbish or rebuild Jackson Pool on a space in Germain Park. In a 5-4 recorded vote supported by Councillors Dennis, White, Bird, Boushy and Mayor Bradley, the motion was passed."

http://www.valleyreview.ca/index.php/85-jackson-pool-for-the-win

Three and a half years after a motion closed Jackson Pool for repairs, the motion proposed to Sarnia Council to decommission Jackson Outdoor Pool and devel...

28/10/2019

"I along with other concerned community members created The Save Jackson Pool group back in 2017 and have been advocating to have a pool remain at the Germain Park location instead of the proposed Splash Pad. We took it upon ourselves to start this grass roots Facebook group in 2017 because what we were hearing in the community and on social media confirmed what we thought… the majority of the people wanted a second outdoor pool option."

http://valleyreview.ca/index.php/84-new-council-new-hope-for-jackson-pool

It seems that there may be new hope for Jackson Pool as it comes before a brand-new Council Monday night.

22/10/2019

http://valleyreview.ca/index.php/83-conservative-gladu-takes-sarnia-lambton-liberals-form-minority-government

With 235 of 238 polls reporting, the unofficial results in Sarnia Lambton for the 2019 federal election are: Marilyn Gladu (Conservative Party of Canada):...

19/10/2019

"Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or Reddit are designed to give us the experience we want to have. Facebook algorithms work actively to curate our newsfeed with things we want to see. We are then naturally exposed to more of what we agree with and less of what we disagree with. This is called the “Facebook Bubble," and we’re only just starting to appreciate its impact."

http://valleyreview.ca/index.php/81-just-as-i-thought-confirmation-bias

Opinions abound on the internet. Everyone seems to have something to say, and there are so many differing opinions, sometimes stemming from the same facts!...

18/10/2019

"In communities across Canada there has been a devil's brew over the last several years, even at a time of great prosperity, for some Canadians as it relates to homelessness, mental health issues, addictions and housing. Like the Olympic rings, all these issues are combined, and Canadian communities are struggling to deal with both the short and long term impacts of the significant increase in these issues. Sarnia Lambton is no different. In the winter of 2019 the two community shelters were at capacity on a regular basis."

http://valleyreview.ca/index.php/80-mayor-mike-bradley-calls-for-homelessness-plan-for-upcoming-winter-months

Sarnia's Mayor Mike Bradley is requesting Lambton County Council hold a briefing with County Staff as part of the upcoming November 6th meeting.

18/10/2019

"The auto-centric development pattern of the post-1960’s which characterizes large parts of Sarnia comes with a very low return on investment. The public infrastructure that makes possible much of this contemporary suburban development pattern fails to generate sufficient revenue in return through property taxes to sustain that public infrastructure liability through multiple future life cycles."

http://valleyreview.ca/index.php/79-the-illusionary-wealth-of-suburban-growth

Is there enough private investment to support the community’s public investments? It’s a question we need to stop and ask ourselves.

18/10/2019

"If we want to fix our education system, we have to start listening to the people that spend their careers educating our children and working in our schools."

http://valleyreview.ca/index.php/78-support-your-local-teachers-and-public-employees

On October 6th a deal was made ending fears of an Ontario wide school closure and strike of 55,000 public employees. Everyone was relieved to know that chi...

11/10/2019

"Amongst the questionnaire are questions on pro-choice; gender and marriage equality; federal protection of non-binary and transgender Canadians including the use of pronouns and a national standard for healthcare; justice for missing and murdered indigenous women, girls, and two spirited individuals; safety and opportunity for migrants of all backgrounds; and changing the culture of sexism, racism, ableism, homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia in work places at all levels of employment."

http://www.valleyreview.ca/index.php/77-local-feminists-question-federal-candidates-on-women-s-issues

The Women’s March Canada: Sarnia – Lambton chapter announced their move to bring feminist issues to light by questioning local candidates in the upcoming 2...

07/10/2019

http://valleyreview.ca/index.php/75-the-colquhoun-gladu-facebook-timeline-what-actually-happened

You've all read about, heard about, and talked about the social media debate between Member of Parliament Marilyn Gladu, and City Councillor Nathan Colquho...

07/10/2019

*This post contain links to 2019 Canadian Federal Election Sarnia Lambton candidate interviews*

Brian Everaert: People's Party of Canada, Marilyn Gladu: Conservative Party of Canada, Adam Kilner: NDP Party, Carmen Lemieux: Liberal Party of Canada and Peter Smith: Green Party of Canada are your local candidates for this year's 2019 Canadian Federal Election. Each candidate was asked to complete an on camera interview to answer questions regarding their party platforms. All candidates but current MP Marilyn Gladu agreed to be recorded. Follow the links below to view your 2019 Federal Election candidates for Sarnia Lambton.

2019 Federal Election: Brian Everaert - People's Party of Canada candidate for Sarnia Lambton

https://youtu.be/e7K-VT55D1Y

2019 Federal Election: Carmen Lemieux - Liberal candidate for Sarnia Lambton

https://youtu.be/WNdwPNWhHt0

2019 Federal Election: Adam Kilner - NDP candidate for Sarnia Lambton

https://youtu.be/zIilX4o8v2g

2019 Federal Election: Peter Smith - Green Party candidate for Sarnia Lambton

https://youtu.be/A_piUb7OkE8

07/10/2019

https://youtu.be/A_piUb7OkE8

Valley Review interview with Peter Smith.

07/10/2019

https://youtu.be/zIilX4o8v2g

Valley Review interview with Adam Kilner.

07/10/2019

https://youtu.be/WNdwPNWhHt0

Valley Review interview with Carmen Lemieux

07/10/2019

https://youtu.be/e7K-VT55D1Y

Valley Review interview with Brian Everaert

07/10/2019

We are pleased to announce Corey Dillon's debut column. Corey usually likes to stick to the camera and interviews, but wanted to try his hand at his first ever personal column about something that means a lot to him personally. Check it out 👇

http://www.valleyreview.ca/index.php/70-for-the-people-who-think-they-can-t-you-can

April 17th, 2019 is a day I will never forget. My life changed that day for good.

05/10/2019

Do you want to see and hear your Sarnia Lambton federal election candidates before you vote this October?

Each candidate of the 5 main parties were contacted to complete on camera interviews for voters prior to the 2019 Canadian Federal Election. With the exception of Marilyn Gladu, all candidates agreed to be recorded answering questions about their party's platform. Tune in October 7th when videos are made available online for all residents to see their candidates before they cast their ballots.

Videos will be available on:
Facebook: Valley Review
Facebook: Sarnia News
Facebook: Vocalize Sarnia
Website: www.valleyreview.ca
Youtube: Valley Review

04/10/2019

"It was the worst day of my life remembering, and it was the best day of my life, remembering. That was the day I took a piece of the puzzle that I could not figure out and start to rebuild my life with a new mantra and purpose."

http://www.valleyreview.ca/index.php/68-creating-the-shift-an-interview-with-candace-hamilton

I recently had a chance to speak with local author and professional speaker Candace Hamilton. Performing at the Imperial Theatre this October 17 th , the f...