<p>TransAlta announced today it has signed an agreement to invest $400-million in a 650-megawatt (MW) power project in Sarnia, Ontario. Under the terms of the contract, TransAlta will build, own and operate a 440-MW cogeneration plant and aquire and operate existing utility plants representing 210-MW. The natural-gas-fired cogeneration facility will be the largest in Canada, … Read More
Sarnia-Lambton, Ontario – The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership has been recognized for its work with the Sarnia Lambton Industrial Alliance (SLIA). <br> <br> Last night at its Annual Conference and Showcase, held in Hamilton, the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) presented Economic Partnership GM George Mallay and Project Leader David Moody with an Honourable Mention … Read More
Sarnia, ON The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) Board of Directors met for its Annual General Meeting and Community Meeting Tuesday, June 23. Nearly 70 representatives from the community were present to: Hear a presentation from Kelly Hill, Hill Strategies Research regarding the Creative Economy of Sarnia-Lambton and opportunities for the creative sector to positively impact … Read More
Paul Morden, The Obserrver June 2, 2015 The company building a Hampton Inn on Venetian Boulevard in Point Edward said it is expected to create 30 new jobs once it’s operating. Hamilton-based Vrancor Group will own and operate the 92-room Hampton Inn by Hilton expected to be completed this coming winter. … Read More
Lambton County Warden Bev MacDougall is recognizing the historic discovery of oil in Central Lambton as the inaugural recipient of the Warden’s Discoveries That Matter™ Award. Plaques recognizing the discovery that laid the foundation for the Lambton County community were presented to Fairbank Oil Properties, the Oil Museum of Canada, the Town of Petrolia, the … Read More
Tyler Kula, The Observer May 29, 2015 “According to the Martin Prosperity Institute, we’re talking about a $7.9-billion economic advantage to Ontario if we’re accessible,” said Brad Duguid, speaking outside the Imperial Theatre in Sarnia Friday. That advantage is based, Duguid said, on opening doors to the one in seven Ontarians with … Read More
May 29, 2015 Oil Springs, ON Lambton County Warden Bev MacDougall is recognizing the historic discovery of oil in central Lambton as the inaugural recipient of the Warden’s Discoveries That Matter™ Award. Plaques recognizing the discovery that laid the foundation for the Lambton County community were presented to Fairbank Oil Properties, the Oil Museum of … Read More
Paul Morden, The Observer May 27, 2015 Methes Energies is on the hunt for customers for two soybean-based products the company would like to begin manufacturing at its idle bio-diesel plant near Sombra. The company says it plans to initially convert approximately 20% of the plant’s capacity to produce epoxidized soybean oil … Read More
New concurrent program believed to be first of its kind in Ontario Barbara Simpson, The Observer May 27, 2015 With Ontario firefighters being called out to a growing number of medical emergencies, Lambton College plans to prepare their students by offering joint firefighting and paramedic training starting in 2016. Students will be … Read More
Paul Morden, The Observer May 21, 2015 Sarnia’s Canatara Park beach has maintained its Blue Flag status for the coming summer. It is one of 26 Canadian beaches and six marinas certified this year under the international designation administered in Canada by the organization Environmental Defence. The beach at the city … Read More
