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2008 News Archive:

Sarnia-Lambton students win business planning awards
The Business Enterprise Centre of Sarnia-Lambton recognized six local students for their award-winning business plans
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Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership wins Canada's Top Economic Development Groups award
The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership has once again been named one of the Top Canadian Economic Development Groups for 2007-08 by Site Selection magazine.
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Wind turbine farm proposed for Dawn-Euphemia
Plans are underway to locate a second wind turbine farm in Lambton County. Dawn-Euphemia council have been approached by IPC Energy and Sydenham Energy Corporation, which are partnering on a proposed project to construct up to 40 wind turbines in the south Lambton municipality that would produce up to 80 megawatts of power.
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New hotel to be built
A hotel developer is waiting to finalize financing and is expected to begin work shortly on a 105-room Country Inn and Suites in the city's east end. Warren Adamson, CEO and President of Innland Hospitality Corporation, said he will provide details of his plans by the end of this week.
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H.C. Starck's Sarnia plant expanding
H. C. Starck Canada is undergoing a multi-million dollar expansion at its Canadian production facility in Sarnia, the refractory metal company has announced. The expansion, which began Monday, will involve construction of a new building, installing state-of-the-art equipment and hiring additional technical staff at the Vidal Street South facility.
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Suncor Energy's St. Clair ethanol plant doubling production, thanks to $25 million investment by Gov't. of Canada.
Suncor Energy's St. Clair Ethanol Plant is expanding to double its production of cleaner-burning, renewable energy, thanks to a $25 million investment by the Government of Canada. The announcement was made today by Guy Lauzon, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, on behalf of Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture.
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Student-run businesses surge
Five enterprising young students from Sarnia-Lambton are operating their own businesses this summer thanks to their initiative and the Ontario government's Summer Company program.
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Shell will not progress proposed Sarnia Refinery
Today, Shell Canada announced it will not proceed to the next stage of pre-development work for its proposed refinery project in the Sarnia area at this time.
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McGuinty Gov't. Rewards 11 Local Farms for their innovations
Innovative ideas grown by Ontario farmers are contributing to the local economy, boosting the agri-food industry and offering more choices for the consumer. Those ideas were celebrated today at a ceremony honouring local winners of the province's regional awards for innovation excellence.
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Sarnia-Lambton to be featured at Bio World Congress
Sarnia-Lambton will be featured in Chicago next week at the annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing.
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Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership unveils new tag line
At their Annual General Meeting on March 25, 2008, the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership unveiled the organization's brand new tag line Powering a Sustainable WorldTM. To be used as the catch phrase accompanying Sarnia-Lambton's informationaand promotional materials, this new tag line reflects the world-wide recognition Sarnia-Lambton is gaining in the areas of sustainable energy, renewable fuels, and industrial bioproducts.
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2007 News Archive:

Oil Sands Supply Chain 101: What Ontario Companies Need to Know
Businesses in the Sarnia-Lambton area will learn what is happening in the Alberta Oil Sands market, and the opportunities that exist for them. On November 28th, Sarnia-Lambton will host an Alberta Oil Sands Update 20/20 SMART Session at the Village Inn.
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Youth Rewarded for Entrepreneurial Talents
The winners of the 2007 Lambton Secondary School Business Plan Competition were announced at an Awards Banquet last evening. The teachers, judges, sponsors and five finalists with their families were in attendance.
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County of Lambton Holds Community Consultations to Discuss Immigration Portal
The County of Lambton and the Sarnia-Lambton Workforce Development Board held two Community Consultations in Sarnia and Petrolia on September 26 and 27 to discuss the development of a new Immigration Portal.
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Sarnia Lambton Shines Again
Sarnia-Lambton has received its third endorsement in recent months as a top-ranking place to live and do business. Site Selection Magazine today featured Sarnia-Lambton as one of only ten communities in the category of Top Canadian Groups, recognizing local economic development groups based on total project investment, new jobs, and investment and jobs per capita. Fifty communities from across Canada were under consideration.
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Enhancements to Local Air and Rail Services Pursued
August 17, 2007 - 1,500 Sarnia-Lambton business people have been asked for their opinion on the state of local air and rail service in a survey, now underway, as part of an Intercity Transportation Task Force initiative.
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New Bioindustrial Innovation Centre Leading the Way of the Future in Sarnia-Lambton
The McGuinty Government is helping Sarnia-Lambton's petrochemical industry develop environmentally friendly alternatives to fossil fuels by supporting a new Bioindustrial Innovation Centre, Minister of Culture Caroline Di Cocco announced today on behalf of the Premier and Minister of Research and Innovation Dalton McGuinty.
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Zero Carbon at Bayfest
Sarnia-Lambton is once again proving it's commitment to innovation in energy, as the deployment of a hydrogen fuel cell demonstration project by the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership ("SLEP") will take centre stage at this year's Bayfest music festival. The event, now in its sixth year, is expected to draw 80,000 visitors. As Bayfest grows bigger and better every year, the scope of what the festival offers has expanded with it.
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Sarnia-Lambton is Serious about Solar Power
The largest solar power station in North America will be built in Sarnia-Lambton by a California-based company called OptiSolar Inc.
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Sarnia Potential to Attract Business Ranks Third in North America
fDi magazine, produced by the renowned Financial Times group of London, released the North American Cities of the Future Location Guide 2007 which ranks cities of all sizes for the best strategies and resources in economic development.
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Shell Canada supports student initiatives at Lambton College
Lambton College and Shell Canada announced a new initiative to support faculty and students in the College's School of Technology aimed at developing and attracting the best and brightest recruits in years to come.
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Farm Innovation Awards Recognize Sarnia-Lambton Companies
The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs anounced the winners of the first Premier's Awards for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence.
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Suncor Energy Foundation Invests $1 Million in Sarnia Sustainability Initiatives
The Suncor Energy Foundation announced its largest investment ever made in Ontario -- $1,050,000 over three years to launch the Suncor Sustainability Centre at Lambton College in Sarnia.
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Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership Releases 2006 Annual Report
The year 2006 was marked by continued signs of confidence in the local economy. The petrochemical and refining industries received over $2 billion in investments and this trend is expected to gain momentum.
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Sarnia Lambton Economic Partnership Pursues Oil Sands Opportunities
Dan Tye of the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership, along with a number of Sarnia-Lambton companies, promoted doing business with Sarnia-Lambton at the National Buyer / Seller Forum in Edmonton Alberta, March 13 -15.
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The Economic Partnership Puts Sarnia-Lambton on the World Map
Established in 2005, Sarnia-Lambton's New Resident Attraction and Retention Program is putting Sarnia-Lambton on the world map with potential immigrants. The SEER program - targeting Students, Employees, Entrepreneurs, and Retirees, has found an eager audience for the types of education and careers available in Sarnia-Lambton.
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Seminar: Alternative Fuels in Transportation
Lambton College - Sustainability and the Seminar Series - March 13, 2007
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BioEnterprise and SOBIN: Collaborating to Commercialize Bioproducts in Southwestern Ontario
BioEnterprise Corp, a commercialization agent and technology accelerator has entered into a collaboration agreement with Southwestern Ontario Bioproducts Innovation Network (SOBIN), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing new bioproducts.
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2006 News Archive:

Lambton College Opens Advanced Materials Engineering Research Lab
Lambton College's $2.1 million Advanced Materials Engineering Research Lab designed to develop new engineering materials and manufacturing processes will open during an official ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 30. The new facility is aimed at improving the competitive edge of Ontario's manufacturing sector.
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Shell Canada announces $4 billion investment program for 2007
Shell Canada announced today a 2007 investment plan totalling $4 billion, nearly 50 per cent higher than the 2006 plan. The 2007 plan will include more than $3.6 billion of capital expenditures and almost $400 million of related exploration and pre-development expenses that will deliver profitability and growth now and into the future.
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McGuinty Government Rewards Ontario's Future Business Leaders Across the Province
The McGuinty government announced the winners of Ontario's fifth annual Secondary School Business Plan Competition today at ceremonies held in North Bay, Cornwall, Burlington and London.
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Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership Launches On-Line Survey to Gather Data for Strategic Plan
The Sarnia Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) is a private and public sector partnership formed as a community-based effort to revitalize the economy of Sarnia-Lambton.
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Skilled Trades Training Centre Officially Opens!
Lambton College's state-of-the-art centre for teaching skilled trades to a new generation of trades people will officially open tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 9.
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Lambton College Awarded Outstanding Innovation in Education Award at Yves Landry Foundation's 7th STARS Gala
Award at Yves Landry Foundation's 7th STARS Gala November 7, 2006 SARNIA, ON - Three of Lambton College's flagship programs were recently recognized as premier technology programs which ultimately create innovative solutions to the impending shortage of skilled workers.
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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Demonstration Project Announced for Lambton County
The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership and Lambton College announced today that they are moving ahead with a two-year, $1.5 million demonstration of market-ready fuel cell devices, thanks to $500,000 in funding from the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation, through their new Ontario Fuel Cell Innovation Program. The project will give local residents the opportunity to be among the very first to use fuel cells in everyday activities.
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Suncor Energy Celebrates Opening of Canada's Largest Ethanol Plant
Suncor Energy Products Inc.'s investment in a clean energy future took another step forward today with the grand opening of Canada's largest ethanol-production plant.
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Air Products' Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Hydrogen Plant Now On-Stream and Supplying Suncor and Shell Refinery Operations Company's Second Canadian Hydrogen Plant Commercialized
Air Products Canada Ltd., a subsidiary of Air Products (NYSE: APD), announced today that its new hydrogen plant in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada is on-stream and supplying 80 million standard-cubic-feet-per-day (MMSCFD) of hydrogen to two nearby refineries.
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Mcguinty Government Invests In Breakthrough Technologies Programs Help Researchers And Promising Companies Succeed, Create Jobs
Ontario Premier and Minister of Research and Innovation Dalton McGuinty today announced new investments to help researchers and companies develop cutting-edge technologies that will fuel the economy and create jobs for Ontario families.
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Canada's Largest Ethanol Plant Now in Production
Suncor Energy Products Inc. announced today that its St. Clair Ethanol Plant is now in production. With an expected production volume of 200 million litres per year, the St. Clair Ethanol Plant is now the largest ethanol production facility in Canada.
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Research Park Works With Western to Offer Masters Program in Engineering
Achieving a Masters Degree in Engineering from The University of Western Ontario may potentially be a bit easier for Sarnia-Lambton and Chatham-Kent residents starting this fall.
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Suncor's Sarnia refinery prepares for start-up of new diesel desulphurization unit
Suncor Energy Products Inc. announced today that the new diesel desulphurization unit at its Sarnia refinery is ready for production.
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Sarnia's MIG Engineering Ltd. Wins Award of Excellence
Sarnia Emergency Hydrogen Feed Pipeline June 18, 2006 After Hurricane Katrina damaged its largest hydrogen facility in New Orleans, Air Products' was required to find an alternative liquid hydrogen supply.
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Premier Creates New Ministry of Small Business And Entrepreneurship
Duncan, Cansfield, Takhar Take On Portfolios Crucial To Ontario's Prosperity May 23, 2006 Queen's Park, ON - Premier Dalton McGuinty has shuffled his Cabinet, welcoming back Vaughan-King-Aurora MPP Greg Sorbara as Minister of Finance and Chair of the Treasury Board and Chair of the Management Board of Cabinet, and re-assigning ministers Dwight Duncan, Donna Cansfield and Harinder Takhar in a shuffle that highlights the government's commitment to a strong economy.
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Successful Prosperity and Sustainability Community Workshop held at Lambton College
Leaders from industry, government, community, First Nations and research and innovation associations gathered together at Lambton College recently for a two-day workshop to identify new initiatives that would help to ensure long-term sustainable development and prosperity for Sarnia-Lambton. The event was sponsored by the Sarnia-Lambton Environmental Association (SLEA), and was attended by more than 40 participants.
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Expanding Opportunities for Renewable Energy in Ontario
New Standard Price Will Add Up To 1,000 Megawatts Over The Next 10 Years- Cambridge, ON - Ontario is leading the way in using clean, renewable electricity by setting a standard price that will make it easier for entrepreneurs and businesses to sell clean power from small projects to the grid, Premier Dalton McGuinty announced today.
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Sarnia-Lambton Business Directory Introduces new "Business To Business"
The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership is pleased to announce the addition of a new "Business to Business" section to its on-line edition of the Sarnia-Lambton Business Directory.
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Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership Releases 2005 Annual Report
The year 2005 was good for the local economy. New investments in the refining and chemical industry spurred growth in other sectors.
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Ford Will Be First To Build Hybrids In Canada
Ford of Canada will become the first automaker to bring hybrid vehicle production to Canada when the Oakville Assembly Complex (OAC) adds hybrid versions of the all-new Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX to its assembly line later this decade.
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Lambton College to Deliver Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Baker College
US College Delivery of Accelerated Degree Program at Lambton College a "first" in Ontario Sarnia, ON - Lambton College, in partnership with Baker College of Port Huron, Michigan, has been approved by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and The Higher Learning Commission to deliver an accelerated bachelor of business administration (BBA) degree on the campus of Lambton College.
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2005 News Archive:

McGuinty Government Partners with Manufacturing Sector to Keep Ontario Companies Globally Competitive
New Manufacturing Strategy To Secure Jobs, Strengthen Innovative Economy Toronto, ON - Economic Development and Trade Minister Joseph Cordiano announced a new $500 million repayable loan program today. Ontario's Advanced Manufacturing Investment Strategy will work with industry partners to develop and put in place leading technologies and innovations to keep them globally competitive.
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Lambton College and Local Unions Partner to Build Skilled Trades Training Centre
Sarnia-Lambton's local unions, along with the Sarnia Construction Association pledged a generous $70,000 in support to help launch a Skilled Trades Training Centre on the grounds of Lambton College.
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1st Students Enroll in Alternative Energy Engineering Technology Program
Lambton College has taken the lead on training professional energy specialists to work in a rapidly changing energy market.
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2005 Business Plan Competition Winners Announced
The winners of the 2005 Lambton Secondary School Business Plan Competition were announced at an Awards Banquet on Wednesday, September 28. The winners are as follows:
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Gwen's Garden Produce
16-year-old Gwen Williamson has opened a vegetable stand with the help from a summer grant program for students administered by the Business Enterprise Centre of Sarnia-Lambton.
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Ontario Attracts First New Auto Assembly Plant in over a Decade
Toyota Plant Means 1,300 New Jobs In Woodstock, Vote Of Confidence In Ontario Woodstock, ON - Ontario is proud to welcome its first new automotive assembly plant in more than a decade, said Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty.
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Arts and Drama Camp Offered this Summer
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.
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Suncor Energy's St. Clair Ethanol Plant officially breaks ground
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.
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Aamjiwnaang (Sarnia) First Nation Receives $443,000 In Economic Development Funding
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.
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Helping Farmers Protect the Environment Nets Award for County of Lambton
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.
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Suncor receives final government approvals for ethanol facility
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.
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McGuinty Government Seeks More Clean, Green, Renewable Energy Supply
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.
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Lambton College Receives $723,000 Research Grant from Ontario Innovation Trust
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.
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The University of Western Ontario Research Park (Sarnia-Lambton Campus)Poised to Become Canadian Centre of Innovation Excellence
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.
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Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership Wins Awards
The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership received three awards at the Economic Developers Council of Ontario's February 9th annual conference.
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UWO Research Park, Sarnia-Lambton Campus, Prepares to Launch Strategic Plan
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.
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Ontario Races To Top Of Innovation Economy
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.
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Sarnia's Internet Pioneer Turns 10
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.
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2004 News Archive:

Alternative Energy Engineering Technology Program to be offered at Lambton College
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.
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Suncor marks refinery expansion and donation to Bluewater Health
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.
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Plans to invest in Suncor's Sarnia refinery and community
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.
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UWO Research Park Names New President and Discusses Strategic Plan
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.
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Blue Water Bridge Duty Free Shop wins "2004 Platinum Award"
Local family-owned business receives second consecutive "Platinum Award" as 'Retailer of the Year' from the Canadian Frontier Duty Free Association.
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Imperial Oil to invest about $500 million to produce ultra low-sulphur diesel at its refineries across Canada
Imperial Oil today announced that it will invest about $500 million to produce ultra low-sulphur diesel at its refineries across Canada.
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UWO Research Park To Ask For Community Leaders' Input
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.
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Put Sarnia-Lambton in the Spotlight
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.
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Lambton College will officially open the doors to its new Centre of Excellence for Process Manufacturing
On September 15, 2004, the state-of-the-art centre, made possible in part through $2.9M funding from the provincial Strategic Skills Investment (SSI) program opens its doors and enables Lambton College to increase the number of graduates from its process operations and industrial maintenance programs, addressing an impending skills shortage in Ontario's process industries.
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Sarnia Lambton Business Week Stretches to Cover Two Weeks
With a solid line up of interesting speakers, Sarnia Lambton Business Week has expanded to a two week event this year. Events have been scheduled from October 18 through October 29.
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Lambton County Launches Geographic Information System
The County of Lambton launched its Geographic Information System (GIS) today, which will assist municipal governments, businesses, and organizations in enhancing their daily operations.
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Air Products Canada to Build Hydrogen Plant in Sarnia, Ontario to Supply Suncor and Shell Refineries
Air Products (NYSE:APD) announced today that its subsidiary, Air Products Canada Ltd., will construct a plant to supply hydrogen for the Suncor Energy Products, Inc. and Shell Canada Products refineries located in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada.
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LANXESS starts operating independently. Bayer CEO Wenning: "An important milestone on the road to realigning the Group"
LANXESS, the future company where the Bayer Group will combine almost all areas of its chemicals business and parts of its polymers activities, began operating as an independent unit on July 1, 2004.
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Research and Development Park's Board of Directors Commence
The Research and Development Park's Board of Directors held its second meeting today, where the board discussed regular business and received the first draft of the Sarnia-Lambton Campus' Strategic Plan.
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Joint Investments to Tackle Congestion at Canada-U.S. Border
Funding agreements set to improve highways and bridges in Niagara, Sarnia and London.
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Suncor Energy announces proposed ethanol plant location
Suncor Energy Products Inc. today announced it is considering a site for the development of its proposed ethanol plant in the Sarnia-Lambton region.
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$500 Million Auto Investment Strategy Means Better Workers for Better Jobs in an Innovative Economy
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty unveiled today a new $500 million Automotive Investment Strategy that will train our workers for the next generation of innovation in the industry.
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Winner Chosen for "Show Us Your Sarnia-Lambton" Photo Contest
When the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership put the residents of Lambton County up to the task of combining their civic pride and photographic talents into a photo contest, the response was phenomenal.
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NewCo to be named
Bayer AG intends to place a large part of its chemicals business and some activities of Bayer MaterialScience in a new company named "Lanxess", which will then be floated on the stock market. Since the announcement of the portfolio changes on November 7, 2003, the activities involved in creating and establishing this new company have been performed under the provisional project name of "NewCo".
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A New Source for Life Science Expertise in SouthWestern Ontario
Canada's Technology Triangle, Waterloo Region, ON - A new life science directory and website was launched to highlight strengths in SouthWestern Ontario.
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Suncor announces preliminary federal ethanol funding approval
Suncor Energy Products Inc. today announced that its proposal for funding was approved by Natural Resources Canada's Ethanol Expansion Program and, subject to final approvals, Suncor will receive a $22 million contribution towards the construction ofan ethanol production facility.
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Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership Wins Awards from Provincial Council
The 47th Annual Conference of the Economic Developers Council of Ontario held its Awards of Excellence Ceremony February 04 at the Marriott Eaton Centre Hotel. The awards are sponsored by the "Globe and Mail".
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2003 News Archive:

Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership kicks off
The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) is happy to announce the beginning of their "Show Us Your Sarnia-Lambton" photo contest. The aim of the contest is to enhance the photo library of the SLEP for community promotion.
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Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership Launches New Website With Contest
The Economic Partnership invites everyone to visit their newly-revised website at www.sarnialambton.on.ca and find the answers to the following questions:
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Lambton County Closes Deal at Dow Modeland Site
Lambton County is moving forward in its partnership with The University of Western Ontario Research & Development Park after finalizing several formalities today.
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Lambton County, Sarnia and Western Announce New Initiative
The County of Lambton, the City of Sarnia and The University of Western Ontario announced a major research and economic development initiative for the Southwestern Ontario region at a media conference today.
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Suncor Energy and Shell Canada reach agreement to reduce sulphur in diesel fuel
Suncor Energy Products Inc. and Shell Canada Products today announced they have signed an agreement under which Suncor's Sarnia refinery will process Shell's Sarnia refinery high-sulphur diesel into ultra low sulphur diesel.
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New call centre to open - Bayside Mall location for 500 new jobs
Downtown's Bayside Mall has signed a seven-year lease with Star Tek of Denver, Colorado to house a new 40,000-square-foot inbound call centre and 500 workers.
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CanWeb Completes Acquisition of Chronicle Technologies Inc.
CanWeb, today announced its acquisition of the assets of Chronicle Technologies Inc. (Chrontech), a privately held company located in London. Chrontech developed a leading edge suite of knowledge management products for the manufacturing, process control,health care and education industries.
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Dow Facility in Sarnia Selected to Manufacture Market Development Quantities of New Product
Dow Chemical Canada Inc. announced today it will soon begin manufacturing market development quantities of polyethylene (PE) wax at its Product Development Plant, located in Sarnia, Ontario. These new materials, which will be made via INSITE* Technology, a Dow proprietary single-site catalyst and solution process technology, are the latest development products to be trialed at the facility.
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Weir number one! April 13, 2003 Mike Weir captivated golf fans everywhere with his skillful Masters victory this spring.
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TransAlta commissions Ontario electricity generation plant
TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA; NYSE:TAC) today officially began commercial operation of its new 440-megawatt (MW) gas-fired facility at its Sarnia Regional Cogeneration Plant located in Sarnia, Ontario. The new facility is integrated with 135 MW from thefacilities TransAlta acquired last year.
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Local Businesses And Organizations Recognized For Their Commitment To Economic Development In Lambton County
Financial Contributions from Lambton County businesses and organizations have enabled the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership to strengthen and diversify the local economy. Over the last five years, these efforts have resulted in new industry bringing more than 2,400 new jobs in Lambton County - adding a combined payroll over $79.5 Million.
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Marriott International announces plans to open new reservation centre in Sarnia, Ontario
Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE-MAR) announced today its plans to open a Worldwide Reservation Centre in Sarnia, Ontario.
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A stronger, more effective partnership between government, industry,local businesses and educators will allow Sarnia-Lambton to continue to be successful in growing the local economy
That was the message to about 100 business and community leaders when a new name and logo for economic development was unveiled this morning.
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2002 News Archive:

Cogeneration facility to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions
Imperial Oil today confirmed plans to construct a 90-megawatt cogeneration facility at its Sarnia refining and petrochemical complex. The new unit, to cost about $120-million, will use natural-gas-fired turbines to simultaneously produce electricity and ssteam, using approximately 50 percent less energy than conventional methods.
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Government of Ontario invests in Lambton County economic renewal
Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing – The Government of Ontario is investing $324,900 in a support system that will help Lambton County's rural businesses identify and act on growth opportunities, Associate Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Brian Coburn announced today.
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Century Truss to build manufacturing facility in St.Clair Township
Century Truss Company, of Brighton, Michigan, announced today it will build a $12 million, 68,000 square foot manufacturing facility on Polymoore Drive in the St.Clair Industrial Park. Primary products from the new plant will include pre-engineered wood roof and floor trusses, light gauge steel trusses, and engineered "I" joist packages.
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2000 News Archive:

RMH Teleservices Inc. announces major Sarnia expansion
RMH Teleservices, Inc. today announced it will be expanding its Sarnia location by 400 positions in response to its continuing success in attracting new clients.
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Dow receives R&D award for Index Interpolymers; product development plant located in Sarnia, Ontario
In recognition of the development of ethylene styrene interpolymers, soon to be known commercially as INDEX* Interpolymers, Dow was named as a winner of R&D Magazine's 38 th annual R&D 100 Awards.
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Basell Canada Inc. joins Sarnia-Lambton industrial community
Effective October 1, 2000, the former Montell facility at 339 Lasalle Line in St. Clair Township is now part of Basell Canada Inc.
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Transalta to build Canada's largest Cogeneration Plant in Sarnia
TransAlta announced today it has signed an agreement to invest $400-million in a 650-megawatt (MW) power project in Sarnia, Ontario.
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200 more jobs for Call Centre
Sarnia's new telemarketing centre will create more jobs than had originally been anticipated.
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RMH Teleservices Inc. selects Sarnia for a 250-seat call center
RMH Teleservices announced today that it has selected Sarnia as the site for a new 250 seat call center which will provide over 500 full-time equivalent jobs to the area.
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1999 News Archive:

Advanced Finishing Technologies
Mr. and Mrs. Max Wiener, of Advanced Finishing Technologies Inc., are pleased to announce the Grand Opening of their new manufacturing facility in the Moore Industrial Park.
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Waterville TG grows again
Another 100 jobs will come to the area after auto parts manufacturer Waterville TG Inc., a manufacturer of automotive weather sealing systems, announced an expansion Wednesday of a plant still under construction.
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Sarnia least expensive location for business
New KPMG Study shows Sarnia's competitiveness
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Bell Canada expands Operator Services
Bell Canada announced today that Sarnia-Lambton has been elected as an Ontario location for a new operator services company Bell is establishing.
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New manufacturing facility for Moore Township
Woodbridge Foam Corporation of Mississauga, Ontario, plans to construct a 76,000 square foot automotive parts manufacturing facility in the Moore Township Industrial Park.
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CGTX announces plans to build Rail Car Repair Facility
Graham Cooper, Vice President of Operations for Montreal-based CGTX Inc., today announced plans to build a rail car service center in Moore Township.
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