By Paul Morden, from www.theobserver.ca The Observer Just three years ago, hog farmers in Lambton County were mulling over a federal program aimed at helping them leave their troubled industry. Some did, but others stayed and today times are much better. Statistics Canada recently reported Ontario hog prices were up more than 45% from the … Read More
By Barbara Simpson, From www.theobserver.ca The Observer Two solar energy projects in St. Clair Township are almost ready to switch on the juice. Construction of the two, 20-megawatt solar farms is complete, confirmed Peter Carrie, vice-president of First Solar Development Canada. Now safety equipment is being tested, ensuring that the relays and controls to remotely … Read More
By Cathy Dobson, from www.theobserver.ca The Observer The local real estate market was surprisingly strong in 2011 with near-record sales totals and an exceptional December that was the best in 10 years. “December was possibly an all-time high in terms of dollar volume,” Donna Mathewson, president of the Sarnia-Lambton Real Estate Board said Thursday. Last month easily … Read More
By Cathy Dobson, from www.theobserver.ca The Observer A major upgrade to a 70-kilometre transmission line slicing through Lambton County bodes well for the local economy, community leaders say. Hydro One plans to hold public consultations this month about adding capacity to the existing double-circuit 230-kilovolt transmission line stretching from the Lambton transformer station in St. … Read More
By Tyler Kula, from www.theobserver.ca The Observer Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley speaks to the Golden K Kiwanis club at the Lochiel Kiwanis Community Centre Tuesday about the state of the city. Topics ranged from economics and commercial development to the upcoming city centennial in 2014. Sarnia is in position to be the site for an … Read More
Sarnia-Lambton, Ontario – The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership is pleased to announce its Officers and Board of Directors for 2012. At today’s Board of Directors meeting, three Officers were re-elected to their 2011 positions. Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley will continue as Chair. Lambton County CAO Ron Van Horne will continue as Treasurer, and Bruce Hein, owner … Read More
By Tyler Kula, from www.theobserver.ca The Observer When repairing and replacing steel on a bulk cargo ship, the colder the better, says a field superintendent overseeing some of the ship repairs in Sarnia this winter. “The mild temperatures are actually harder doing the work because the air is heavier,” said Jeff Gibson with Fraser … Read More
By Cathy Dobson from www.theobserver.ca The Observer Artwalk has a reputation as the summer street party with a whole lot of volunteers and goodwill. Now it’s also the street party with a whole lot of money. Ten years after the two-day festival started in downtown Sarnia, the Ontario Trillium Foundation has approved a grant of $130,000 … Read More
From www.theobserver.ca The Observer Local construction got off to a strong start this year. Sarnia issued 16 building permits with a construction value of $9.2 million in January, compared to 13 building permits worth $2.6 million last January. Several major building permits were issued last month. The Vision ‘74 Nursing & Rest Home will undergo … Read More
By Barbara Simpson, from www.theobserver.ca The Observer The City of Sarnia has won a national award for promoting the summer employment of students with disabilities. Mayor Mike Bradley accepted the corporate social responsibility award on behalf of the city at the 2012 HR Summit Awards in Toronto Tuesday night. The city was nominated for its … Read More
