By Shawn Jeffords, The Observer www.theobserver.ca Some call it nirvana. To others it’s the holy grail. 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 Generating Station if the province … Read More
Sustainable Chemistry Alliance Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 10, 2011 SCA Investment Helps Bring S4CO2 to Sarnia-Lambton As Region’s Hybrid Chemistry Cluster Further Expands 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 region’s growing hybrid chemistry cluster. … Read More
By Paul Morden, from www.theobserver The Observer Nova Chemicals is enjoying record earnings and considering ambitious growth plans, including a possible new plant in Sarnia-Lambton. 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 may be growing more slowly, … Read More
By Paul Morden, from www.theobserver.ca The Observer Sarnia-Lambton politicians were at Lowe’s Tuesday to welcome the new home improvement store, and its 135 new jobs, to the city. Manager Mark Mollard said the 95,000-square-foot store quietly opened its doors on Boxing Day. “The community has been fantastic,” Mollard said. “From the day we opened the … Read More
By David Pattenaude, from www.petroliatopic.com The Petrolia Topic 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. In her 2011 annual report, market co-ordinator Sandy Mason … Read More
By David Pattenaude, from www.petroliatopic.com The Petrolia Topic A $12-million expansion at Fiddick’s Nursing Home in Petrolia is “on schedule” for an opening by December of this year. Administrator Mike Fiddick said “We’ve been blessed with a mild winter. The weather gods have been good to us.” Bad winter weather could have put the project behind … Read More
By Cathy Dobson, from www.theobserver.ca The Observer 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. And at least one sector is experiencing growth and hiring professionals locally, say economic development officials. “I feel optimistic,” said George … Read More
By Cathy Dobson, from www.theobserver.ca The Observer Chris Treftlin believes in serendipity. Happy coincidences can happen for a reason, he says. 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 nearby. “They were pointing at … Read More
By Cathy Dobson, from www.theobserver.ca The Observer Local businessman Henry Mehta will soon have two of the largest rooftop solar projects in Sarnia installed at his commercial properties. Each is worth an estimated $1.5 million. Each will cover about 40,000 square feet and each project is expected to produce more than 392,000 kWh of clean, … Read More
By David Pattenaude, Petrolia Topic Thirty-six nex beds opening up in Petrolia PETROLIA – A $12-million, 62-bed addition at Fiddick’s Nursing Home in Petrolia will be complete in April. An open house is being held at the new addition April 12 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 60 residents from the existing nursing home … Read More
