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Sarnia Braves’ new name pays tribute to local regiment Posted Jerseys and logos of the new Sarnia Brigade baseball team. Submitted image Troy Shantz Sarnia’s AAA baseball team will boast a rich military heritage if and when it takes to the field this year. The Sarnia Braves are now known as the Sarnia Brigade after the Ontario Baseball Association mandated all teams remove Indigenous names and symbols, one of the coaches said. The Ontario Champions considered several names during team group chats, Joel Ainsworth told The Journal. Suggestions included former Sarnia team names such as The Royals, Imperials and Tigers, he said. ....
Syrian family offers a ‘thank you’ to welcoming town Posted The Othman family stands behind 40 meals prepared and donated to the Inn of the Good Shepherd last week. From left are, back row: Nour Alabdallah and Nasser Othman, and front row children Hasan, Ahmad, Taha and Mohamad. Troy Shantz Troy Shantz A family of Syrian refugees who came to Sarnia four years ago is giving back in a big way. Nour Alabdallah and Nasser Othman bought the food for 40 meals they cooked and donated to the Inn of the Good Shepherd last week. The meals were a traditional Middle Eastern dish called sambusa, served with rice and salad. ....