Sarnia-Lambton’s Apprentice Job Match Tool

Looking to hire an apprentice but don’t know where to start? A new virtual tool has been launched to help connect Sarnia-Lambton employers with apprentices looking for available opportunities. Register for free today with Sarnia-Lambton’s Apprentice Job Match tool at www.sarnialambtonapprentice.ca. For more information about the Apprentice Job Match tool contact the Apprenticeship Network at, apprentice@sarnialambton.on.ca, Telephone: 519-332-1820 ext. 225

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Minimum wage rates in Ontario increased on October 1, 2021

Minimum wage rate Rates from January 1, 2018 to September 30, 2020 Rates from October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021 Rates from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022 General minimum wage $14.00 per hour $14.25 per hour $14.35 per hour Student minimum wage $13.15 per hour $13.40 per hour $13.50 per hour Liquor … Read More

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Fairbank Oil Fields Celebrates its 160th Anniversary!

We’re celebrating our 160th anniversary this year! It seems miraculous that Fairbank Oil has survived, and even thrived, throughout all the tumultuous decades since it was founded in 1861. It’s been 160 years of producing oil in the tiny village of Oil Springs, in rural Southwestern Ontario. READ MORE

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Large crowd turns out for Forest Fall Fair

“We’ve packed more people in these grounds than I’ve ever seen in my life,” said Gord Marsh, vice-president of the fair board with the Forest Agricultural Society. “I’ve been on the fair board for 27 years and I’ve never seen anything like this.” CLICK HERE FOR THE ENTIRE STORY

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Lambton agricultural producers and agri-businesses have the opportunity to access valuable resources

SARNIA, ON: To grow and strengthen local agricultural producers and agri-businesses, a new program has been launched by the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership.  The Lambton Agriculture Engagement and Support Program includes  one-on-one consultations, seminars and workshops, and virtual farm tours. Key areas of economic development for the sector will focus on support for business start-ups or succession in the community, develop emerging and innovative partners, address barriers to business growth, attract … Read More

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Digital Service Squad Will Help Sarnia-Lambton Small Businesses With Digital Transformation

September 13, 2021:  Sarnia, ON.  The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership has announced that it has received a $60,000 grant from Digital Main Street’s Ontario Grants Program (OGP) for a Digital Service Squad (DSS), which will provide trained digital specialists to local small businesses to help them adopt online technologies and digitally transform their sales, marketing and … Read More

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Student Entrepreneurs Launched Businesses This Summer

SARNIA, ON: Sarnia-Lambton area student entrepreneurs were supported in creating new businesses this summer through the Summer Company Program. Their accomplishments were honoured during a virtual ceremony on Tuesday, August 19th. The event celebrated their small businesses, recognized their participation in the Summer Company Program and premiered two new promotional videos, featuring current participants and … Read More

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Indoor rec facility proposal in the works for Sarnia

Details of the facility, including where it will be located in the city, are still pending, but councillors were given an update this week on community feedback via consultant Monteith Brown, who were hired for project planning this spring with a $74,000 contract. FOR MORE ON THE STORY

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Online seminar ready to help entrepreneurs succeed in Sarnia-Lambton

SARNIA, ON: Entrepreneurs looking for guidance to start their own business are invited to attend the virtual seminar, Learning for Life: Entrepreneurship 101, Tuesday, September 28th from 6:30P.M. –  8:00P.M. The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership’s Business Enterprise Centre has partnered with the Lambton County Library to offer this virtual service designed to help local entrepreneurs that are considering starting their own business but do not know where to start and are looking … Read More

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Province releases guidance for businesses on new vaccine verification program

Starting September 22, patrons will need to show proof of being fully vaccinated before eating indoors, watching a sporting event, or going to the gym. These businesses are being asked to verify a person’s vaccine receipt against government issued ID before allowing them to partake in activities indoors. Ontario’s Health Minister is advising restaurants and … Read More

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