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Free pre-apprenticeship program launches for women and gender-diverse residents in Lambton County

Free pre-apprenticeship program launches for women and gender-diverse residents in Lambton County

Women Building Futures, in partnership with Employment Ontario, is now accepting applications for a free pre-apprenticeship program offering classroom training and paid placements in automotive and heavy-duty equipment trades for women and gender-diverse people in Lambton County.
Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership launches Newcomer Hub for permanent residents

Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership launches Newcomer Hub for permanent residents

A new initiative aims to help 170 permanent residents build careers or start businesses through tailored programming, skills training, and mentorship.
High school students turn summer job into growing lawn care business

High school students turn summer job into growing lawn care business

What began as a summer job cutting grass has grown into L&L Lawn Care, a full-service business run by two Sarnia high school students.
New platform helps Sarnia users discover what’s happening nearby

New platform helps Sarnia users discover what’s happening nearby

The Community Hub, launched by #local, brings together events, updates, and local promotions in one place to make it easier for people to engage with their community.
New chapter begins for local pharmacy

New chapter begins for local pharmacy

After 36 years as a pharmacist and 17 years spent building Northgate Pharmacy into a cornerstone of the Sarnia community, Richard Kelch is ready to slow down.
Community Futures Lambton announces $40,000 in grant funding for community economic development

Community Futures Lambton announces $40,000 in grant funding for community economic development

Community Futures Lambton is offering $40,000 in grants to support economic development projects across Lambton County, with applications opening March 1.
Local physiotherapist claims that “rest is not the solution” to pain management

Local physiotherapist claims that “rest is not the solution” to pain management

Satish Lakshmanan, a registered physiotherapist in Sarnia for over 11 years and founder of Lambton Physiotherapy and Rehab, is challenging common misconceptions about pain management.
Unleash your inner ninja at All Out Ninja!

Unleash your inner ninja at All Out Ninja!

Sarnia’s newest fitness facility, All Out Ninja, opens this Saturday with a free community open house. The gym, located at 850 Confederation Street, is designed to provide an inclusive space for all ages to explore ninja sports, offering specialized equipment, classes, and opportunities for local families to get active.
Stevie Go Go says bye-bye to Sarnia

Stevie Go Go says bye-bye to Sarnia

Stevie Go Go, Sarnia’s tuk-tuk tourism business, is relocating to New Brunswick after legal setbacks and regulatory hurdles stalled its operations in Ontario.
A spark of creativity: How the library’s laser cutter launched a local business

A spark of creativity: How the library’s laser cutter launched a local business

A devoted couple from Aamjiwnaang First Nation started a thriving business after using the Sarnia Library's laser cutter.