Suncor Energy Products Inc. today announced that the company has received the final environmental approvals from federal and provincial governments for its ethanol production facility in St. Clair Township. Now that approvals from Natural Resources Canada and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment have been received, Suncor will start construction on the estimated $120 million … Read More
The County of Lambton recently received an Award of Excellence for its nutrient management system that helps farmers protect the environment by allowing them to map out their farms and use these maps to show compliance to the province’s nutrient management regulations. The award was presented by ESRI Canada, a Canadian owned company specializing in … Read More
The Honourable Roger Gallaway, Member of Parliament for Sarnia-Lambton, today announced $443,000 in economic development funding for four Aamjiwnaang (Sarnia) First Nation projects. This announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Andy Scott, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians. “I’m pleased to announce this economic … Read More
Premier Dalton McGuinty and the Honourable Roger Gallaway, MP for Sarnia-Lambton on behalf of the Honourable R. John Efford, Minister of Natural Resources Canada, today joined Suncor Energy Products” Tom Ryley and local dignitaries in St. Clair Township to celebrate the official groundbreaking for Suncor’s St. Clair Ethanol Plant. The estimated $120-million ethanol plant, located … Read More
A new arts and drama camp is being offered in Sarnia-Lambton this summer. Co-ordinator, Zinzi Walters says the camp, called Break a Leap, will offer visual arts, vocal, drama and dance in a two week session. It will provide a balanced music program for students between the ages of seven and 14 and also offer … Read More
Ontario is proud to welcome its first new automotive assembly plant in more than a decade, said Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty. “Toyota’s choice sends a message to the world: Ontario is the place to be,” said Premier McGuinty. “It’s the place to be for investors who want to access the world’s most productive workforce. And … Read More
The winners of the 2005 Lambton Secondary School Business Plan Competition were announced at an Awards Banquet on Wednesday, September 28. The winners are as follows: 1st Prize $500 – Christina Holley, business titled “The Fancy Feather Dusters”, enrolled at Avon Maitland Distric Education Centre. Christina and her family will be traveling to Kitchener where … Read More
Lambton College has taken the lead on training professional energy specialists to work in a rapidly changing energy market. Its new three-year co-op Alternative Energy Engineering Technology program, the first program of its kind in Canada, will prepare graduates for a wealth of jobs in an economy challenged by soaring gas prices at the pumps, … Read More
$70,000 from Local Construction Unions and Construction Association Help Launch Expanded Apprenticeship Program Sarnia-Lambton’s local unions, along with the Sarnia Construction Association pledged a generous $70,000 in support to help launch a Skilled Trades Training Centre on the grounds of Lambton College. Lambton College has been working in partnership with the Steamfitters UA Local 663, … Read More
New Manufacturing Strategy To Secure Jobs, Strengthen Innovative Economy Economic Development and Trade Minister Joseph Cordiano announced a new $500 million repayable loan program today. Ontario’s Advanced Manufacturing Investment Strategy will work with industry partners to develop and put in place leading technologies and innovations to keep them globally competitive. “We value our manufacturing sector … Read More
