Sarnia-Lambton hungry for food processors

By Paul Morden, from www.theobserver.ca The Observer Sarnia-Lambton officials are stepping up efforts to draw food processing companies and jobs to the community. The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership said that with the support of Bio-industrial Innovation Canada, and local farm organizations, a new project will work to boost awareness of the opportunities in the community, with … Read More

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Students learn to grow what they cook

By Paul Morden, from www.theobserver.ca   The Observer When culinary students at Lambton College need some basil or oregano, they can go to the cupboard or they can step outside the program’s kitchen and pick something fresh from one of the planter boxes set up in a quiet courtyard. And, they’ll graduate knowing how to … Read More

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New housing starts up in Sarnia

By Paul Morden, from www.theobserver.ca   The Observer Sarnia is seeing plenty of new home construction this year. As of the end of August, there were 79 new housing starts in the city, compared to 55 at the same point in 2013, said Alan Shaw, Sarnia’s chief building official. “We had a good month in … Read More

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BioAmber betting on Sarnia

By Paul Morden, from www.theobserver.ca   The Observer BioAmber has a lot riding on the $135-million plant it’s building on Vidal Street in Sarnia. “It is paramount,” company vice-president Mike Hartmann said following a tour of the construction site. “There is nothing more important to BioAmber than this facility.” Work began late last year on … Read More

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Production levels growing at Sombra bio-diesel plant

By Paul Morden, from www.theobserver.ca   The Observer Production at Methes Canada’s Sombra bio-diesel plant hit a record level in August. The company that manufactures bio-diesel at the Holt Line plant said it produced more than 412,000 gallons in August, surpassing the previous monthly high of 308,00 gallons recorded in November last year. The renewable … Read More

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Alvinston grower raises edamame

EMI Agency An Alvinston-area farming operation is being credited as the first producer of 100% naturally-grown edamame in Canada.An Alvinston-area farming operation is being credited as the first producer of 100% naturally-grown edamame in Canada. Ninety-nine per cent of the edamame, a specialized soybean, consumed in Canada is imported from China. Yet MacKellar Farms grows … Read More

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Pitch for bitumen upgrader in Sarnia-Lambton

Development of an estimated $10-billion bitumen upgrader refinery in Sarnia-Lambton was pitched recently in Edmonton. Director of the Bowman Centre at the Sarnia-Lambton Research Park, Dr. Katherine Albion and Walter Petryschuk discussed the plans with a group of government, labour, business and academia representatives in a session hosted by the Alberta Federation of Labour and … Read More

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Torontonians cashing in their chips help drive record home sales

From thesarniajournal.ca    The Sarnia Journal Marco Vigliotti Low interest rates, affordable prices and a swelling tide of seniors moving from the Toronto region are credited with propelling Sarnia home sales to unexpected record heights. Donna Mathewson, sales representative with Royal LePage, says a combination of opportune financial conditions and a wave of newcomers is … Read More

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Two new physicians to North Lambton Community Health Centre

The Physician Recruitment Taskforce of Sarnia Lambton in partnership with the North Lambton Community Health Centre are proud to announce the recruitment of Dr. Kate Brown and Dr. Natalia Koldewey. Both physicians will be working part-time at the North Lambton Community Health Centre at the Forest and Kettle Point sites. Kathy Bresset, Executive Director for … Read More

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Sarnia area gets another ‘look at us’ article in Globe and Mail

From www.lambtonshield.com November 19, 2014 We may have some visitors coming to Sarnia. And they might be staying a while. An article in Wednesday’s Globe and Mail newspaper (November 19) may be sparking interest in the community, where homes can be had for under a $100,000, according to Sean Ryan, a local Realtor with Century … Read More

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