TORONTO ― The Ontario government is allowing all retail stores with a street entrance to provide curbside pickup and delivery, as well as in-store payment and purchases at garden centres, nurseries, hardware stores and safety supply stores. The business owners should review the health and safety guidelines developed by the province and its health and … Read More
The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (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; however, preference will be given to candidates whose background falls within one of the following areas: Leadership in the Legal/Governance Sector, … Read More
TORONTO ― The Ontario government is allowing certain businesses and workplaces to reopen as long as they comply with strict public health measures and operate safely during the COVID-19 outbreak. Those permitted to start up include seasonal businesses and some essential construction projects. Today’s announcement was made by Premier Doug Ford, Rod Phillips, Minister of … Read More
TORONTO ― The Ontario government is ensuring employers have the safety guidelines they need to protect workers, customers, and the general public from COVID-19 as it prepares for a gradual reopening of the provincial economy. The government safety guidelines released today will provide direction to those working in manufacturing, food manufacturing and processing, restaurant and … Read More
Melanie Irwin – Blackburn News Sarnia, April 29, 2020 Suncor is repurposing equipment and expertise hoping to develop a fast and affordable COVID-19 test kit. Before the pandemic, Suncor was working with Western University to determine metabolic pathways that bacteria use to break down contaminants in the company’s wastewater treatment process. Sarnia refinery senior project … Read More
TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government released A Framework for Reopening our Province, which outlines the criteria Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health and health experts will use to advise the government on the loosening of emergency measures, as well as guiding principles for the safe, gradual reopening of businesses, services and public spaces. The framework also … Read More
Students in the Sarnia-Lambton area will be offered $3,000 grants to start and run their own business this summer through the Ontario Summer Company Program. The Summer Company Program provides participants with a $1,500 grant to launch a business as well as mentoring and training in various aspects of entrepreneurship over the course of the … Read More
Businesses are facing unprecedented challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic. There has never been a greater need than now to hear from Sarnia-Lambton area businesses. Receiving input from as many of our area businesses as possible is critical. The information gathered will shape our response and our advocacy efforts with all levels of government and … Read More
Cathy Dobson – The Sarnia Journal, April 20, 2020 Amid unprecedented closures some local businesses have learned to reinvent their operations despite the coronavirus pandemic. And a few, like Sarnia Produce in Point Edward, are even thriving and adding additional staff. Demand is huge, says president and CEO Dean Troiani. When many of his commercial customers … Read More
Paul Morden – The Sarnia Observer, April 15, 2020 Nova Chemicals says it will begin resuming some construction work this week at its $2.2-billion project in St. Clair Township near Sarnia. The company announced in late March it would temporarily limit the work to critical equipment lifts and deliveries in response to restrictions aimed at … Read More
