The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership received three awards at the Economic Developers Council of Ontario’s February 9th annual conference. Economic Partnership General Manager, George Mallay, and Edith Wilmot-Quigg, Development Consultant, were on hand in Toronto to receive the First Place award in the Business Directory category for the 2004 Sarnia-Lambton Business Directory. The office also received … Read More
The University of Western Ontario Research Park (Sarnia-Lambton Campus) launched its strategic plan today and is setting its sights on becoming a centre of innovation excellence by being the preeminent accelerator of industrial innovation and technology-based economic development. Raising the standard of excellence in innovation and competitive advantage, becoming a key transformation agent, efficiently delivering … Read More
A $723,000 grant from Ontario Innovation Trust will enhance the research capability of Lambton College to improve efficiencies and reduce manufacturing costs of Ontario plastic and automobile industries, Tony Hanlon, President of Lambton College, announced today. “We are pleased Ontario Innovation Trust is helping Lambton create a research facility that will increase the competitiveness of … Read More
The McGuinty government today announced it will boost Ontario’s supply of renewable energy with the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for up to 1,000 megawatts of clean, green power — enough to power 200,000 homes. “Green power means clean power, and clean power means better quality air for Ontarians to breathe,” Energy Minister … Read More
Suncor Energy Products Inc. today announced that the company has received the final environmental approvals from federal and provincial governments for its ethanol production facility in St. Clair Township. Now that approvals from Natural Resources Canada and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment have been received, Suncor will start construction on the estimated $120 million … Read More
The County of Lambton recently received an Award of Excellence for its nutrient management system that helps farmers protect the environment by allowing them to map out their farms and use these maps to show compliance to the province’s nutrient management regulations. The award was presented by ESRI Canada, a Canadian owned company specializing in … Read More
The Honourable Roger Gallaway, Member of Parliament for Sarnia-Lambton, today announced $443,000 in economic development funding for four Aamjiwnaang (Sarnia) First Nation projects. This announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Andy Scott, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians. “I’m pleased to announce this economic … Read More
Premier Dalton McGuinty and the Honourable Roger Gallaway, MP for Sarnia-Lambton on behalf of the Honourable R. John Efford, Minister of Natural Resources Canada, today joined Suncor Energy Products” Tom Ryley and local dignitaries in St. Clair Township to celebrate the official groundbreaking for Suncor’s St. Clair Ethanol Plant. The estimated $120-million ethanol plant, located … Read More
A new arts and drama camp is being offered in Sarnia-Lambton this summer. Co-ordinator, Zinzi Walters says the camp, called Break a Leap, will offer visual arts, vocal, drama and dance in a two week session. It will provide a balanced music program for students between the ages of seven and 14 and also offer … Read More
Ontario is proud to welcome its first new automotive assembly plant in more than a decade, said Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty. “Toyota’s choice sends a message to the world: Ontario is the place to be,” said Premier McGuinty. “It’s the place to be for investors who want to access the world’s most productive workforce. And … Read More
