Mayor Marceil Saddy

By Dan McCaffery for the Sarnia Observer He stood up for the little guy. That was the reputation enjoyed by Marceil Saddy, our 65th Mayor. The London, Ontario native argued against tax increases at every turn, using his well-worn example of how Council's actions would impact on the "little old [...]

2015-08-21T00:46:49-04:00August 21st, 2015|Comments Off on Mayor Marceil Saddy

The Sarnia Gazette

by Dan McCaffery (2015) "For decades politicians trembled every Wednesday when it hit the streets.” That's how The Observer led off a story in the summer of 1995, reporting on the demise of the legendary Sarnia Gazette weekly newspaper. It was August 19, 1995 to be exact, and the final [...]

2015-08-13T19:47:06-04:00August 13th, 2015|Comments Off on The Sarnia Gazette

Historic Saddy Home to be Preserved

by Cathy Dobson for the Sarnia Journal (2010) As special features go, Mulberry House is a gem. Few houses have front steps made from discarded headstones, and intricate stone carvings over the front windows. Canada’s second Prime Minister, Alexander Mackenzie, reputedly built the house at 197 London Road years ago. [...]

2015-08-24T03:19:40-04:00June 29th, 2015|Comments Off on Historic Saddy Home to be Preserved

Politicians who Helped Shape the City

by Tara Jeffrey for the Sarnia Observer (2014) The city of Sarnia has been shaped by number of notable politicians, from familiar figures like former prime minister Alexander Mackenzie, to long forgotten names like 19th century mayor Thomas George Johnston. Some notable names from the history books include: Cameron was [...]

2015-07-25T02:36:53-04:00June 23rd, 2015|Comments Off on Politicians who Helped Shape the City

Remembering Sarnia Mayor Marceil Saddy

by Mayor Mike Bradley (2015) When people pass away, their lives are usually frozen in time in our memories. If younger, then forever young. If older, over time the memories are usually nostalgically positive. Sometimes looking back at the lives of those we have lost, through the telescope of today’s [...]

2019-03-22T10:03:33-04:00June 22nd, 2015|Comments Off on Remembering Sarnia Mayor Marceil Saddy

City Hall Notebook: Marceil Saddy

by Mary-Jane Egan for the Sarnia Observer (Editor’s Note: Story written at time of Mayor Saddy’s death in 1988) No, he was no saint. Even Bishop Sherlock said so, and he ought to know. But he really was something, wasn’t he? And it’s hard to believe he’s gone. The first [...]

2019-03-22T10:12:50-04:00June 17th, 2015|Comments Off on City Hall Notebook: Marceil Saddy

Famous Sarnia Home Celebrates 150th Anniversary

by Heather Linda Young  for the Sarnia Observer Mulberry House was built by Alexander Mackenzie and home to Mayor Marceil Saddy (2011) If you go to visit Adele Walsh at her downtown Sarnia home, you won't just press a button for the bell to ring. Instead, you'll have to turn [...]

2015-06-16T23:46:43-04:00June 16th, 2015|Comments Off on Famous Sarnia Home Celebrates 150th Anniversary

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