Archive for the ‘Business’ Category
Local painting company has tasted success, owner says Sarnia is one of best places to live, work and play
This year, if you're planning on renovations in your home or garage, whether it's painting, dry walling, or simply updating a room, New Beginnings Painting could be the company to call. Ted Bleackley, 46, started his burgeoning residential painting company with a few hundred dollars in savings, some essential tools of the trade, critical support [...]
Today marks 25 years since the grand opening of Sarnia Police Headquarters
Today (Monday, March 26) marks the 25th Anniversary of the Grand Opening of the Sarnia Police Headquarters at 555 North Christina Street. A quarter century ago, then Lieutenant Governor Lincoln M. Alexander snipped a ceremonial ribbon, flanked by Sarnia Mayor Marceil Saddy, MP Ken James, MPP Andy Brandt. Police Services Board chair Ken Burchill and [...]
Lambton County to appeal decision to close Hiawatha Slots, will take matter directly to Dalton McGuinty
Lambton County Council announced this week that it will appeal the provincial gaming agency's recent decision to close Hiawatha Slots. The resolution to formally protest the OLG decision was reached during county council's budget meeting where it was agreed that they would appeal the decision directly to Premier Dalton McGuinty. A call to the premier’s [...]
Stephanie Purdy to receive ‘Gold’ at awards dinner
It’s the Oscars of the Ontario Food World and Lambton County is firmly at centre stage thanks to Stephanie Purdy, VP of Purdy Fisheries – her family owned and operated fishery that’s been in business since 1900. Purdy is helping guide the business into the next generation and consumers, chefs, The Food Network and now [...]
Lambton College ‘Creations’ giving students valuable experience Tuesday and Thursday evenings
Creations Fine Dining, the first year Hospitality and Tourism Management and Culinary Management student-run restaurant, is open to the public on Tuesday and Thursday evenings throughout this semester. Located within The Lambton INN, Creations provides an opportunity to experience the professional service and culinary magic created by students as they apply their learning in a [...]
Dragons’ Den to hold open auditions in Sarnia on March 30, looking for the next big thing for the hit CBC Television series
CBC's Dragons' Den will be holding open auditions in Sarnia on Friday, Mar. 30 looking for the next big thing for the hit television series. Entrepreneurs from across the country are getting yet another chance to enter the Dragons' Den in a high-stakes bid to score some high-powered financial backing for their respective business ventures. [...]
Job losses as OLG closes slots at racetracks, game is over for Hiawatha Slots on April 30
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation is closing slot machine facilities at Fort Erie, Windsor and Sarnia racetracks, putting 560 people out of work between those three communities. The province’s gaming agency announced the move this week, calling it necessary in a restructuring bid to make the agency more profitable, saying the move will save [...]
‘I can do this’ attitude gives Lambton College grad the boost she needed
Four little words started Amanda da Silva down her path as an entrepreneurial trailblazer. “I can do this.” The 25-year-old, second-year Business Administration - Marketing student at Lambton College has accomplished something no other student in the institution’s history has — named provincial Entrepreneur of the Year from ACE Canada — for her startup of [...]
Local oil refinery still operating after leak
Imperial Oil said on Friday that its 121,000 barrel per day refinery in Sarnia, Ontario, was operating normally following a small oil leak at the site. Company spokesman Pius Rolheiser said a small amount of heavy oil leaked from a pipe and has been contained. “There’s no impact on production, no impact on operations,” Roheiser [...]
County council seeking funds for local detox facility
County officials are set to meet Mar. 21 with representatives of the Erie St. Clair Local Health Integration Network to lobby for funding for the opening of a detox centre in Sarnia-Lambton to help people fighting drug addictions. “We are making progress,” Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley told county council. The county has pledged $250,000 for [...]
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THE SHOW: St. Clair’s ‘A Family Affair,’ Hotel California, RIBFEST, world record for air guitar, and INDIEFEST
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Wintringham (nee Power), Marie Anne, (May 16, 2013)
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Murphy (Capes), Marguerite Evelyn, (May 17, 2013)
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Really... and if 12 people found him quilty, why is he innocent? -
Laura Swick:
The first recorded use of the word "hockey" is found in the text of a royal proc -
Beth Ray:
Excellent article and tonigh the Stubborn Mule will rock! Can't wait. Come out a -
Wendy (Symington) Shaw:
What a bunch of bull .an off duty cop , it was my son who pulled her off the rai -
tom:
why is the ont. gov't not listening? are they being paid by the industry to look
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