$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
US College Delivery of Accelerated Degree Program at Lambton College a “first” in Ontario Lambton College, in partnership with Baker College of Port Huron, Michigan, has been approved by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and The Higher Learning Commission to deliver an accelerated bachelor of business administration (BBA) degree on the campus of … Read More
Ford of Canada will become the first automaker to bring hybrid vehicle production to Canada when the Oakville Assembly Complex (OAC) adds hybrid versions of the all-new Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX to its assembly line later this decade. Volume hybrid production of Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX by 2010 By 2010, Ford will sell … Read More
The year 2005 was good for the local economy. New investments in the refining and chemical industry spurred growth in other sectors. The Economic Partnership pursued investment attraction in the following sectors: automotive, call centres, general manufacturing, transportation & logistics, chemical and refining, power generation, industrial biotechnology and alternative energies. A new Resident Attraction Program … Read More
New Standard Price Will Add Up To 1,000 Megawatts Over The Next 10 Years Ontario is leading the way in using clean, renewable electricity by setting a standard price that will make it easier for entrepreneurs and businesses to sell clean power from small projects to the grid, Premier Dalton McGuinty announced today. “We’re taking … Read More
Leaders from industry, government, community, First Nations and research and innovation associations gathered together at Lambton College recently for a two-day workshop to identify new initiatives that would help to ensure long-term sustainable development and prosperity for Sarnia-Lambton. The event was sponsored by the Sarnia-Lambton Environmental Association (SLEA), and was attended by more than 40 … Read More
Duncan, Cansfield, Takhar Take On Portfolios Crucial To Ontario’s Prosperity Premier Dalton McGuinty has shuffled his Cabinet, welcoming back Vaughan-King-Aurora MPP Greg Sorbara as Minister of Finance and Chair of the Treasury Board and Chair of the Management Board of Cabinet, and re-assigning ministers Dwight Duncan, Donna Cansfield and Harinder Takhar in a shuffle that … Read More
Consulting Engineers of Ontario – 2006 Awards Recognize Achievements Of Engineering Firms The 2006 Ontario Consulting Engineering Awards were presented on June 9, 2006 in Kingston, Ontario. The awards recognize the knowledge, skill and expertise of consulting engineers in Ontario and showcase the importance of consulting engineering to the economic, social and environmental quality of … Read More
Achieving a Masters Degree in Engineering from The University of Western Ontario may potentially be a bit easier for Sarnia-Lambton and Chatham-Kent residents starting this fall. The Research Park, Sarnia-Lambton Campus has collaborated with The University of Western Ontario to establish the program that would see graduates earn a masters degree in chemical and biochemical … Read More
