Plans are afoot to more than double the size of the Western Sarnia-Lambton Research Park within the next few years. After a years-long struggle to boost tenancy, the 80-acre Sarnia research park is now boasting a 95 per cent occupancy rate, prompting discussions around a possible 400,000-square-foot expansion. “I envision within the next three to … Read More
The provincial NDP critic for infrastructure and jobs is throwing his support behind a proposed oversized load corridor for industrial components in Sarnia-Lambton. “I’m almost dumbfounded at the fact that that hasn’t been addressed yet,” said Essex MPP Taras Natyshak about yet-to-materialize provincial funding for the project that would make it easier to move locally … Read More
Sarnia-Lambton’s Conservative MP says plans to create a oversized load corridor for shipping large industrial components made in local metal shops should be a good match for the federal Liberal government’s infrastructure spending plans. MP Marilyn Gladu said details of the Liberal government’s infrastructure spending plans are expected to be in the federal budget when … Read More
Reports of self-propelled rail cars being spotted on tracks recently around southwestern Ontario are being taken as a positive sign by those working to see the region’s passenger rail service improved. Via Rail CEO Yves Desjardins-Siciliano said during a visit to Sarnia in June there were plans to increase passenger rail service to the city, … Read More
BY BRENT FREDERICK Located at the south end of Lake Huron on the eastern shore of the St. Clair River, Sarnia Harbour is seeking to play a key niche role in Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway shipping under the helm of its new owner, the City of Sarnia. The port already handles imports of raw materials and … Read More
A group of Southwestern Ontario farmers are one step closer to building a sugar mill for corn stalks and other plant matter, to help boost their bottom lines and attract more biochemical plants and jobs to the area. Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC), a Sarnia-based, not-for-profit biochemical technology advocate, has completed a year-long study into 19 … Read More
SARNIA, Ontario and MCLEAN, Va. – Hilton Worldwide‘s (NYSE:HLT)Hampton by Hilton brand, the global mid-priced brand that serves value-conscious and quality-driven travelers around the world, today announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn by Hilton Sarnia/Point Edward. The 95-room hotel joins the Hampton by Hilton family of more than 2,000 Hampton by Hilton, … Read More
By Josh Boyce on February 5, 2016 6:19am @JTBoyce Blackburn News LamSar has purchased the former Century Truss property on Polymoore Dr. in Corunna and 10 acres of vacant land to the south. The over 30 acre purchase will allow the industrial contracting company better access to the railway, and a spot on the proposed … Read More
A farmer from the southern part of Lambton County has been honoured as Outstanding Farmer of the Year by the Lambton Soil and Crop Improvement Association. Allan Butler, a third-generation farmer, was given the honour at the association’s annual meeting in Alvinston. Butler, who has been farming for approximately 40 years, was cited for his … Read More
Cathy Dobson, Sarnia Journal Management at the new Hampton Inn by Hilton on Venetian Boulevard spent the last few weeks sifting through resumes and conducting job interviews. By late January, The 95-room hotel sandwiched between the Best Western and the Holiday Inn will open by late January, said Peter Tosh, director of operations with Hamilton-based … Read More
