May 30, 2018 – Jim Lane, Biofuels Digest – In Canada, Ontario is investing up to $8 million in Comet Biorefining’s $79.8 million bio-based ingredient project through its Jobs and Prosperity Fund – Food and Beverage Growth Fund. The investment will help to establish the world’s first commercial-scale bio-based ingredient refinery in Ontario. The news … Read More
May 27, 2018 – Tyler Kula, The Observer – A company planning a 40-job, commercial-scale biodiesel plant in Sarnia has received a second financial boost from a Sarnia-based bio-business incubator. “We’re providing (Benefuel) some grant money support to execute their project,” said A.J. Sandy Marshall, executive director of Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC), a government-funded agency … Read More
May 23, 2018 – John Phair, The Observer – Sarnia’s Cargill Grain Terminal has been in operation for 90 years but most people in the area probably don’t know what happens at the busy facility. The company recently held an open house and invited some of its neighbours and community partners for lunch and an … Read More
May 18, 2018 – The Observer – Lambton College captured a third consecutive research and leadership award recently from Colleges and Institutes Canada. The bronze honour for innovation in applied research excellence reflects on the college’s commitment to research and its impact on businesses, the local community, the province, and students enrolled in Lambton programs, … Read More
May 17, 2018 – Lee Michaels, Blackburn News – Lambton College has prevailed in a classic case of David versus Goliath. Co-faculty advisor John Milos says Lambton College has won the national Enactus Canada championship. “We were competing against all of the top universities and colleges in the country, that’s 47 universities and 20 colleges, … Read More
May 16, 2018 – Observer Staff – Make it five in a row. Canatara Beach will fly a Blue Flag again for the fifth straight year, as one of 27 beaches and nine marinas across Canada given the prestigious eco-certification administered in Canada by Environmental Defence. “Millions of tourists around the world look for a … Read More
May 15, 2018 – Melanie Irwin, Blackburn News – High Park Farms in Enniskillen Township is officially open for business. Local dignitaries joined staff for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and private tours of the $30-million medical marijuana facility on Lasalle Line Tuesday morning. Mayor Kevin Marriott says it’s an honour to be the municipality hosting the … Read More
May 7, 2018 – Lee Michaels, Blackburn News – One of the best wastewater treatment plants in Ontario had its grand opening Monday. Petrolia Mayor John McCharles says the $14.3-million facility has ensured population growth in the area. “This new project opens that up for us,” says McCharles. “It presents many opportunities for future development … Read More
May 7, 2018 – Lee Michaels, Blackburn News – Another commercial-scale biorefinery is coming to Sarnia. The province is investing up to $8-million in Comet Biorefining’s $70-million plant at TransAlta’s Bluewater Energy Park on Vidal St. S. Comet’s new production plant will use corn stalks and wheat straw to make 27-million kg. or 60-million lbs. … Read More
March 13, 2018 – Tyler Kula, The Observer – A planned new 110-room hotel may be just the start of development news for Point Edward. “It’s not that we’re just hoping to build this hotel, we are very far into it,” said Peter Tosh, director of operations with Hamilton-based Vrancor Group. The new hotel, a … Read More
