<br> By David Pattenaude, Petrolia Topic<br> <br> Thirty-six nex beds opening up in Petrolia<br> <br> PETROLIA – A $12-million, 62-bed addition at Fiddick's Nursing Home in Petrolia will be complete in April.<br> <br> An open house is being held at the new addition April 12 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 60 residents from … Read More
<br> By Cathy Dobson, from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.theobserver.ca">www.theobserver.ca</a> The Observer<br> <br> Chris Treftlin believes in serendipity. Happy coincidences can happen for a reason, he says.<br> <br> Treftlin was driving past the Lambton Mall parking lot last summer where Montana's Cookhouse had been shut down for four years and he noticed a group of men standing … Read More
<br> By Cathy Dobson, from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.theobserver.ca">www.theobserver.ca</a> The Observer<br> <br> The gloom of an 11% unemployment rate in Sarnia-Lambton lifted somewhat Friday with news that a great deal is being done behind the scenes to create jobs.<br> <br> And at least one sector is experiencing growth and hiring professionals locally, say economic development officials.<br> … Read More
<br> By Paul Morden, from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.theobserver.ca">www.theobserver.ca</a> The Observer<br> <br> Sarnia-Lambton politicians were at Lowe's Tuesday to welcome the new home improvement store, and its 135 new jobs, to the city. <br> <br> Manager Mark Mollard said the 95,000-square-foot store quietly opened its doors on Boxing Day. <br> <br> "The community has been fantastic," … Read More
<br> By David Pattenaude, from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.petroliatopic.com">www.petroliatopic.com</a> The Petrolia Topic <br> <br> A report on The Petrolia Farmers' Market, which operated for a second full season in its new permanent location next to the Petrolia Library, shows the market is a valuable contributor to the local economy and social fabric. <br> <br> In her … Read More
<br> By David Pattenaude, from <a href="http://www.petroliatopic.com">www.petroliatopic.com </a> The Petrolia Topic <br> <br> A $12-million expansion at Fiddick's Nursing Home in Petrolia is "on schedule" for an opening by December of this year. <br> <br> Administrator Mike Fiddick said "We've been blessed with a mild winter. The weather gods have been good to us." <br> <br> Bad … Read More
<br> <br> Sustainable Chemistry Alliance Media Release<br> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 10, 2011<br> <br> SCA Investment Helps Bring S4CO2 to Sarnia-Lambton<br> As Region's Hybrid Chemistry Cluster Further Expands <br> <br> SARNIA, ON A $500,000 investment by the Sustainable Chemistry Alliance (SCA) will help bring another global technology company to Sarnia-Lambton as part of the … Read More
<br> By Paul Morden, from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.theobserver.ca">www.theobserver </a> The Observer<br> <br> Nova Chemicals is enjoying record earnings and considering ambitious growth plans, including a possible new plant in Sarnia-Lambton.<br> <br> While announcing the company generated $538 million in profits in the first nine months of 2011, chief executive officer Randy Woelfel said Wednesday, "Our industry … Read More
<br> By Tara Jeffry<br> From <a target="_blank" href="http://www.theobserver.ca">www.theobserver.ca</a> The Observer<br> <br> "It's really something; I can't quite get my head around it," said Clem Bowman, chairperson of the Energy Pathways Task Force, Canadian Academy of Engineering.<br> <br> Bowman spoke Monday at the grand opening of the centre, located at the Sarnia-Lambton campus of UWO Research … Read More
<br> By Shawn Jeffords, The Observer <a target="_blank" href="http://www.theobserver.ca">www.theobserver.ca</a><br> <br> Some call it nirvana. To others it's the holy grail.<br> <br> To Ontario Power Generation's Phil Reinert, it's a promising fuel that could help fill the void left by coal in the province's energy system. It could also be a potential fuel source for Lambton … Read More
