Business

Cathy Dobson Local developer Patrick Coutu gives James Currie a lot of credit for seeing the potential in an old building.

Cathy Dobson Weeks before the opening of their new clothing store in Point Edward, Patti and Gary Prowse are hard at work laying the flooring. Spring has sprung and it’s hot. But they can’t get over how good the washed grey laminate looks.

Cathy Dobson A Sarnia couple is converting the former Chipican Restaurant into a new grillhouse and lounge, with a nod to the memories the building holds for so many locals.

Cathy Dobson Judging by the number of potential developers beating a path to Point Edward’s municipal office lately, there could be a substantial investment in the village soon.

Cathy Dobson Ryan Lindsay and Andy Powell say they live a laptop lifestyle. They use their computers to find just about every product and service they need, and make their living with digital expertise.

Cathy Dobson Businessman and lifelong village resident Stephen Jay has big plans to revitalize Point Edward’s commercial strip on Michigan Avenue. “People are saying they want choice and they want quality products.

Cathy Dobson Jason Button is head mechanic at Sarnia’s newest commercial truck and trailer repair shop in the former UBE building.

Cathy Dobson Business partners Bonnie Worsley and Sean Rae opened their own barbershop after deciding the big corporate life wasn’t for them.

Cathy Dobson “These things are really popular,” explains Martin Lacombe as he flattens out a large piece of pink candy floss, drops three scoops of ice cream in the centre and sprinkles unicorn dust (aka coloured sugar) all over it.

Cathy Dobson Anthony Wing wants to make oyster bars a cool new trend in Sarnia. He’s already hosted a couple of “Buck-a-Shuck” events at downtown’s Ups N Downs to introduce locals to oyster culture.