The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) is launching a new initiative by inviting the members of the local business community to Put Sarnia-Lambton in the Spotlight. We all stand to benefit from the growth and prosperity of our region. A little investment of time and effort from each of us can have a big impact on … Read More
The University of Western Ontario Research and Development Park, Sarnia-Lambton Campus, is poised to launch its strategic plan – and they are asking for business and community leaders’ input. A draft plan has been prepared and the Research Park is seeking feedback and community input to finalize and map out the future direction and focus … Read More
Imperial Oil today announced that it will invest about $500 million to produce ultra low-sulphur diesel at its refineries across Canada. Work to reduce sulphur levels in diesel fuel for on-road vehicles by almost 95 per cent has begun at Imperial Oil’s Strathcona refinery in Alberta, its Sarnia and Nanticoke refineries in Ontario, and its … Read More
At its October Board of Directors meeting, The University of Western Ontario Research Park, Sarnia-Lambton Campus, named a new President and moved one step closer to finalizing the Park’s strategic plan. Carolyn Jamieson, Deputy Mayor of Lambton Shores and Lambton County Councillor, will now fulfill the role of President, vacated by Dr. Nils Petersen, Vice-President … Read More
Today, Suncor Energy Products Inc. announced final Board of Directors’ approval for its refinery expansion project, and unveiled a $500,000 gift to the Bluewater Health Foundation. The Suncor Energy Foundation’s $500,000 contribution is directed to Bluewater Health Foundation’s State of the Heart Campaign. This five year commitment will assist Bluewater Health to build a state … Read More
In remarks to community leaders, government officials and business partners, Suncor Energy Executive Vice President Tom Ryley talked Suncor’s plans to invest in the Sarnia-Lambton region investment that Ryley says will provide environmental, social and economic benefits to this key region for Suncor’s business. Planned investments for Suncor’s Sarnia refinery will provide construction and long-term … Read More
Soaring gas prices at the pumps, increasing energy costs, diminishing resources, and concern for the environment have peaked society’s interest in developing alternative energy sources. Lambton College has recognized this developing job market and is introducing its new Alternative Energy Engineering Technology program; a three-year program designed to train professional energy specialists to work in … Read More
In August of 1994, a small computer services company was founded by two teenagers in the basement of a house. By January of 1995, this small company introduced public internet service to the Sarnia Lambton community. Ten years later, Sarnia’s premier provider of internet services continues to provide clients what they want and need – … Read More
New Fuel Cell Innovation Program To Spur Good Jobs, Foster Healthier Communities The Ontario government is helping to make Ontario a leader in the global innovation economy by establishing an Ontario Fuel Cell Innovation Program, Economic Development and Trade Minister Joseph Cordiano said today. “We are helping our alternative energy sector be more competitive. This … Read More
NOVA Chemicals Corporation today announced a series of modernization upgrades to its Corunna, Ontario ethylene flexi-cracker that will reduce production costs and improve reliability. The Corunna flexi-cracker supplies ethylene to NOVA Chemicals’ Sarnia, Ontario area polyethylene and styrene manufacturing sites and to other area plastics and petrochemical production facilities. The approximately $210 million U.S. ($260 … Read More
