One of the area’s most experienced Realtors talks about his journey
As Doug Bain tells it, deciding he would get his real estate licence—which once took days (it takes months now)—was a decision based on how he could maximize the value of his time.
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Local Express Employment office helps Inn of the Good Shepherd
Express Employment Professionals Sarnia recently collected more than 3,117 pounds of food for The Inn of the Good Shepherd as part of the Brand It Blue Initiative, a companywide philanthropic effort.
‘Raising minimum wage will do little to reduce poverty’
Despite misperceptions and false claims, raising the minimum wage would do little to reduce poverty in Ontario because the vast majority of minimum-wage earners don’t live in low-income households, finds a new study by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank.
How telling stories can be more than a simple exercise in curiosity
That’s interesting. Those two words are paired together in a way that draws the reader—or listener—into any one of countless stories that can be told.
Woodworker finds his niche in a busy field
When entrepreneurs begin talking about how their story has unfolded, it’s not uncommon for the challenge that comes with finding a focus for the business to be a key element.
‘Big Fish’ is the place to be for the June 20 Business After 5
It will be a great night on Wednesday, June 20 and the place to be is Big Fish, one of the more popular restaurants known for its seafood (naturally) and steak.
Nominations for 2018 Chamber awards open for another month
As the heat of Sarnia-Lambton’s summer hits, there’s another season in full swing, that being nominations for this year’s Outstanding Business Achievement Awards.
Fix winter storm damage to prevent mould growth
Winter storms can be hard on your home. Gusty winds, driving rain and icy temperatures can combine to damage roofs, siding, windows and doors.
Enactus reps share their story in the wake of National Championship win
It was just a couple of days ago that I reached out to Matt Hutchinson, faculty advisor for Enactus Lambton College, who graciously made room in his always busy days to sit down with me and Courtney Neilson, one of about 30 students who is “changing the world” through their generosity and vision.
Medical students participating in 20th Discovery Week
In its 20th year, Discovery Week will see 170 first-year medical students from Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry in close to 30 communities throughout southwestern Ontario to receive a hands-on learning experience in rural and regional healthcare.