When Marilyn Gladu was asked to be science critic, the new Sarnia-Lambton Conservative MP said she told her leader Rona Ambrose two high-profile party policies would need to change: the voluntary census and the muzzling of scientists. “We should really be saying that scientists are free to talk about their work, but they don’t speak … Read More
A $42-million expansion set to begin this year at Lambton College will shape its future, says the project’s architect. McMichael Ruth spoke during an information session Friday for staff, students and members of the community about plans for a $30-million Nova Chemical Health and Research Centre, and a $12-million athletics and fitness centre, to be … Read More
A Lambton College mobile learning initiative that encourages students to use Apple iPads in their courses has been recognized by the tablet maker as an Apple Distinguished Program. College officials celebrated the designation Wednesday with speeches and cake. “Honestly, we have come a long way, baby,” college president Judith Morris told staff. “There aren’t many … Read More
Sarnia’s LEADWAVE Technologies Inc., has announced a merger agreement with Insight Data Systems Inc., to absorb the company’s operation and client base. The merger of the two Sarnia-Lambton IT companies was announced this week. “The decision was over a year in the making and represents a clear win-win outcome for all parties involved,” Chris Jillson, … Read More
A more than three-decade-long tradition continued in Sarnia Thursday with the release of the Mayor’s 2015 Honour List. Mayor Mike Bradley named 17 individuals and groups to this year’s list, continuing an annual tradition the late Marceil Saddy began while the city’s mayor in 1981. “The list, as always, is a highly personal list, based … Read More
One of the highlights of 2015 for Lambton County Warden Bev MacDougall was seeing “the fruits” of the county’s $5-million pledge of support for Lambton College. County officials were on hand in June when the federal and provincial governments announced they were following Lambton’s lead and would each contribute $10 million to a new health … Read More
Newly-elected MP Marilyn Gladu says she begun laying ground work in Ottawa for issues she expects to be priorities in Ottawa in the coming year. Gladu, said to be the first female professional engineer elected to Parliament, was sworn in as the MP for Sarnia-Lambton on Nov. 6, following her election in October. She took … Read More
Some big investments locally this year prove that funds can flow from Queen’s Park even when it’s an opposition member trying to secure the cheque, says Sarnia-Lambton’s representative. “When you’re in opposition, you take the wins you can get,” said Bob Bailey, the area’s MPP, and a Progressive Conservative. For Bailey, there’s been plenty of … Read More
A high school co-op term at a local hair salon inspired Taylor Sherman to hone his skills in Europe and return to Sarnia as the owner of his own business. Sherman, 24, has been offering his brand of hair styling and hot towel shaves since opening Straight Edge Hair Co. in November at 163 Cromwell … Read More
A Sarnia manufacturer of civil defence equipment has developed what it believes is the latest silver bullet for law enforcement agencies and the military. Lamperd Less Lethal has adapted a munition with a new mold-injected nylon section instead of aluminium to reduce the potential for injury. The nose of the less lethal projectile munition is … Read More
