By Paul Morden, from www.theobserver.ca The Observer Sarnia is seeing plenty of new home construction this year. As of the end of August, there were 79 new housing starts in the city, compared to 55 at the same point in 2013, said Alan Shaw, Sarnia’s chief building official. “We had a good month in … Read More
By Paul Morden, from www.theobserver.ca The Observer BioAmber has a lot riding on the $135-million plant it’s building on Vidal Street in Sarnia. “It is paramount,” company vice-president Mike Hartmann said following a tour of the construction site. “There is nothing more important to BioAmber than this facility.” Work began late last year on … Read More
By Paul Morden, from www.theobserver.ca The Observer Production at Methes Canada’s Sombra bio-diesel plant hit a record level in August. The company that manufactures bio-diesel at the Holt Line plant said it produced more than 412,000 gallons in August, surpassing the previous monthly high of 308,00 gallons recorded in November last year. The renewable … Read More
EMI Agency An Alvinston-area farming operation is being credited as the first producer of 100% naturally-grown edamame in Canada.An Alvinston-area farming operation is being credited as the first producer of 100% naturally-grown edamame in Canada. Ninety-nine per cent of the edamame, a specialized soybean, consumed in Canada is imported from China. Yet MacKellar Farms grows … Read More
Development of an estimated $10-billion bitumen upgrader refinery in Sarnia-Lambton was pitched recently in Edmonton. Director of the Bowman Centre at the Sarnia-Lambton Research Park, Dr. Katherine Albion and Walter Petryschuk discussed the plans with a group of government, labour, business and academia representatives in a session hosted by the Alberta Federation of Labour and … Read More
From thesarniajournal.ca The Sarnia Journal Marco Vigliotti Low interest rates, affordable prices and a swelling tide of seniors moving from the Toronto region are credited with propelling Sarnia home sales to unexpected record heights. Donna Mathewson, sales representative with Royal LePage, says a combination of opportune financial conditions and a wave of newcomers is … Read More
The Physician Recruitment Taskforce of Sarnia Lambton in partnership with the North Lambton Community Health Centre are proud to announce the recruitment of Dr. Kate Brown and Dr. Natalia Koldewey. Both physicians will be working part-time at the North Lambton Community Health Centre at the Forest and Kettle Point sites. Kathy Bresset, Executive Director for … Read More
From www.lambtonshield.com November 19, 2014 We may have some visitors coming to Sarnia. And they might be staying a while. An article in Wednesday’s Globe and Mail newspaper (November 19) may be sparking interest in the community, where homes can be had for under a $100,000, according to Sean Ryan, a local Realtor with Century … Read More
From www.theobserver.ca The Observer Steel work is nearing completion for BioAmber’s $135-million bio-succinic acid plant under construction on Vidal Street in Sarnia. While releasing its quarterly financial results recently, the company provided a update on construction of its first production site in North America. “Sarnia in a phase of rapid progress and is beginning … Read More
From www.theobserver.ca The Observer By Paul Morden Government and private-sector funding is expected to move ahead proposal that could lead to the building of a commercial plant in Sarnia-Lambton to convert cornstalks and wheat stalks into sugar for use in the chemical industry. Murray McLaughlin, executive director of Sarnia-based Bioindustrial Innovation Canada, said approximately … Read More
