Melanie Irwin – Blackburn News Sarnia, Nov. 15, 2019 Intercommunity bus service from Sarnia to London could finally start next spring. Sarnia-Lambton MPP Bob Bailey says the service is now scheduled to begin in early 2020 — with stops in Strathroy and Mt. Brydges. Bailey said buses, with 10-24 seats, will operate five days a … Read More
Petrolia, ON – A new program aimed at sparking and supporting innovative tourism ideas in Sarnia-Lambton was officially announced today at the Victoria Playhouse Petrolia. “We are excited to be launching the “Spark” Program in Sarnia-Lambton,” said Justin Lafontaine, Program Lead, Ontario Tourism Innovation Lab. “With its diverse and unique mix of destinations, waterfront, history, … Read More
The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership is announcing that six local businesses have been selected to participate in the 2019-2020 Starter Company Plus Program. Offered by the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership’s Business Enterprise Centre, Starter Company Plus is a joint initiative with the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation, and Trade that is designed to support entrepreneurs by … Read More
Melanie Irwin – Blackburn News Sarnia, Nov. 1, 2019 Preparations are underway to deliver the largest vessel associated with NOVA Chemicals Corunna expansion. A 165-foot polyethylene stripper will be slowly moved from the Courtright supply dock to the Rokeby Line site starting Friday night. “This is a really exciting milestone for NOVA Chemicals and our … Read More
The City of Sarnia is pleased to announce a generous donation of $4 million on behalf of Cestar College of Business, Health and Technology for the Sarnia-Lambton oversized load corridor. The oversized load corridor is a designated protected route on existing roadways connecting fabricators to the Port of Sarnia for the unimpeded import/export and trans-shipment … Read More
Cathy Dobson – The Sarnia Journal, Oct. 29, 2019 More than 50 years after Gus and Sam Derlis began working at the Cromwell Grill, hundreds of loyal customers packed the downtown diner last week to say goodbye. They shook hands, reminisced and shared cake with the brothers, who have been at the diner almost every … Read More
Carl Hnatyshyn – Sarnia & Lambton County This Week, Oct. 18, 2019 Nine-year-old Josiah Basso turned what could have been a big setback into a huge success. About a year ago the fourth-grade St. Thomas d’Aquin student was an active and talented athlete, playing football, basketball and taekwondo five to six days a week. But … Read More
Melanie Irwin – Blackburn News Sarnia, Oct. 15, 2019 Sarnia Produce is building a new store to keep up with the high demand for fresh fruits and vegetables. Owner Dean Troiani said the 11,000 square foot facility on Lite Street in Point Edward will cost as much as $3 million. “We recently purchased the adjacent … Read More
Grades 7 to 10 girls with an interest in the engineering field are being hosted at a special event at the Western Sarnia-Lambton Research Park. The third annual Go ENG Girl, sponsored by NOVA Chemicals, will get underway at 9 a.m., Saturday, October 19. The event includes an overview of Western Engineering, coding a servo … Read More
The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership is inviting Sarnia-Lambton residents to provide input at a series of sessions taking place throughout Lambton County. “We are excited to provide residents of the Sarnia-Lambton area the opportunity to participate in the development of their community and invite everyone to come share their vision for the area moving forward,” said … Read More
