Sarnia-based Leadwave has been named one of Canada’s 50 best-managed IT companies. The award comes from the marketing and events company, Technoplanet, and was announced during an online line event earlier this month. “When you look at the number of IT providers out there, and the quality of IT providers that keep popping up all … Read More
The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) is a not-for-profit organization established to facilitate community-based economic development and the development of an environment to foster the creation of new business. SLEP is searching for applicants to fill one volunteer position on its Board of Directors. The term of office is three years. All applications will be considered; … Read More
CORUNNA, ONTARIO: Kniaziew Optometry is adding their second location in Sarnia-Lambton with a recent expansion at 197 Hill Street, Corunna. “We are excited to continue with our strong growth in the Sarnia-Lambton community”, states Jordan Kniaziew, Vice President of Business Development. “All of us in St Clair Township welcome Kniaziew Optometry to Corunna. This full-service … Read More
Corunna, Ont. – December 17, 2020 When the COVID-19 pandemic caused changes to businesses, borders and individual behaviours, Dow was challenged to create meaningful volunteer experiences for employees. And Dow employees delivered. “This year, 400 Dow Canada employees volunteered close to 3,000 hours to support non-profits, school and municipalities,” said Tyler Edgington, president of Dow … Read More
Photo by Lambton College Article by Stephanie Chaves, Blackburn News December 16, 2020 Lambton College has again been recognized for its strength in research and innovation. The school has been named the top research college in Ontario and is ranked number two in the country according to Research Infosource Inc. Vice President of Research and … Read More
A statement from Shell Manufacturing Centre in Sarnia, ON: “Today we announced that Shell has stopped actively marketing the Sarnia Manufacturing Centre and associated infrastructure (the refinery, chemical plant, Sarnia and Hamilton Distribution terminals and Shell’s 45 per cent interest in Sun-Canadian Pipeline. As promised from the outset of the divestment process, Shell will … Read More
Via BlackburnNews.com By Dave Dentinger October 15, 2020 ARLANXEO is selling its Sarnia-based olefins business to Mitsubishi Corporation. An agreement between ARLANXEO Canada, a subsidiary of the Saudi Arabian Oil Company, and Diamond Petrochemicals Canada, a subsidiary of Japan’s Mitsubishi, was announced in a news release Wednesday. ARLANXEO’s olefins unit is located at the bio-industrial park … Read More
On Monday, October 5th, the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership in cooperation with Lambton College Co-op & Career Services and the Sarnia-Lambton Workforce Development Board (SLWDB) teamed up to present the first session of the Sarnia-Lambton Employer Series COVID-19 Workforce Solutions. Session one featured local human resources expert Anthony Folan from Integral HR Solutions, Lambton Public … Read More
Via the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development Employment Standards Program: As of Oct. 1, the general minimum wage province-wide will change to $14.25 an hour, up from $14. Student minimum wage will go up from $13.15 an hour to $13.40, and liquor servers’ wage will go from $12.20 to $12.45 per hour. These rates will remain … Read More
The City of Sarnia is looking to hear from businesses and residents on how it can support Mitton Village, Northgate and downtown Sarnia through the use of Community Improvement Plans. These are financial investment tools that aim to stimulate and support key community outcomes, such as affordable housing, safety, beautification and economic/business revitalization A number … Read More
