J.D. Booth is publisher and editor of Lambton Shield, based in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada.
Conversation with Chris Carter, Chief Administrative Officer of the City of Sarnia.
Richard Beland runs the Digital Photography program at Lambton College in Sarnia, Ontario, but one of the most interesting things about his background—and something that's important in his role as an instructor—is his "real world" experience as a photographer. Richard, in fact, photographed some 160 concerts for one of Canada's most famous rock groups, The Tragically Hip.
Nathan Colquhoun Sarnia City Council and entrepreneur by J.D.
Lisa Isaac runs Lisa Isaac HR Professional Services, based in Sarnia, Ontario.
Josh Lines is the creator of Top Shelf and "Front Street Heat," Canada's hot sauce.
Nelson DaSilva is an account executive with Cogeco Business Solutions, one of the area's "go to" providers of connection to the internet. We spoke with Nelson from his office on Confederation St. in Sarnia, but more often than not, he's visiting prospective customers to show them all that Cogeco can provide when it comes to staying connected.
Brian Maxfield, Sarnia-Lambton entrepreneur by J.D.
Mike Rondinelli, Sarnia's entrepreneurial dentist by J.D.
Jeff Perry, former pro hockey player turned entrepreneur by J.D.
Bob Purssglove, voice artist, chef, and renovator—all in one! by J.D.
Anne Marie Gillis, Candidate for Sarnia Mayor by J.D.
Megan O'Neil, co-founder of One Tomato and project manager with Red Cross by J.D.
Doug Bain Royal LePage Key Realty broker by J.D.
Jeff and Michelle Glass—the Funny Farm, Petrolia, Ontario by J.D.
Dwayne Cloes is making a name for himself as a filmmaker, specializing in documentaries. Two of his latest involve interviews with survivors of residential schools, a Canadian tragedy that continues to impact First Naitons communities.
This is a conversation that Lambton Shield editor J.D. Booth had with Matt Hutchinson and Courtney Neilson, both of Enactus Lambton College. Matt is faculty advisor and Courtney is a student and member of the Enactus team, which just won a national award for work done in helping farmers in Zambia.
Matt Mitro is in the final year of a first year on Sarnia City Council. He talks with J.D. Booth about what has been accomplished in that first 3.5 years—the municipal election takes place in fall 2018—and what challenges he has faced.
Shirley de Silva, Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce by J.D.
Alzheimer's Walk 2018—Melanie Bouck and Marie Marcy-Smids by J.D.
Chief Joanne Rogers of Aamjiwnaang First Nation by J.D.
Golden Kiwanis—Allan McKeown and Dave Marshall by J.D.
David Beatty, who has earned a reputation for creating quality signs in Sarnia-Lambton, is keeping the art of his profession alive.
Myles Vanni is executive director of the Inn of the Good Shepherd, a charity based in Sarnia-Lambton. The Inn operates a food bank and shelter as well as various programs that serve some of the area's most vulnerable citizens.
Steve Loxton believes in the value of heritage, protecting and preserving items that reflect on the history of an area like Sarnia-Lambton. The conversation we had with Steve is around the preservation of a bridge (the Cull Drain Bridge) that was removed from a crossing no longer being regularly used. But he hopes to have the bridge restored and returned to service.
Anne Marie Gillis is a City of Sarnia Councillor and one of the City's representatives on Lambton County Council.
Peter Smith is a retired engineer who is keeping busy, helping to nurture what might be called the "next generation" of scientists. He does this by helping to organize the Lambton County Science Fair, but he's also involved in an Adopt a Scientist program with local school boards and a "Bridge Building" initiative that occurs as part of Engineering Month.
Rob Dawson, Link2Feed and real estate entrepreneur by J.D.
Dr. Gordon Warren has been an optometrist in Sarnia-Lambton for many years, working to fulfill a mission that includes identifying early signs that a person's health (either visual impairment or otherwise) might be compromised. Early detection is clear as we'll hear in this episode of Spotlight with J.D. Booth.
Ron RealeSmith, Sarnia Historical Society by J.D.
Bill Yurchuk began his career in London, Ontario, as a police officer. Eventually moving to Sarnia-Lambton to work in financial services, he made another career change when he took the reins of the Canadian Cancer Society's office in the community. Today, he's president of Lambton Elderly Outreach, a not-for-profit agency that's committed to enriching the lives of adults who hope to age gracefully. In this episode of Spotlight, J.D. Booth, editor of Lambton Shield, spoke to Bill Yurchuk about his career and how he continues to make a difference.
Kenn Poore, GFive Group developing former SGH site by J.D.
David Burrows was our very first guest when we started Spotlight with J.D. Booth in January 2017. In this episode, we talked with this entertaining individual, who does so much to "boost" the community.
Pat McGill, a chemist by profession who spent several years with two of the world's biggest companies, gave himself a "retirement" gift in the form of rooms to a school in Uganda. But that was just the beginning of his story. Today, he's helping a group of Ugandan women who lost their income derived from white water rafting tourism when portions of the Upper Nile were impacted by dam construction.
Allan Grimwood, Central United Speaker (Jan. 9, 2018) by J.D.
Katherine Walker (IMAP and Industrial Web Apps) by J.D.
Paul West, Bluewater Regional Networks by J.D.
Gary and Tammy Vandenheuvel, stars of "Heavy Rescue: 401" by J.D.
Mike Hurry, Big Brothers Big Sisters by J.D.
Lindsay Kirkland, Stigma Survivors by J.D.
John DeGroot of DeGroot's Nurseries by J.D.
Sandy Marshall, Bioindustrial Innovation Canada by J.D.
Charles Fisher - 2017 - 11 - 21, 11.53 AM by J.D.
Donna Pyette, Sarnia Humane Society by J.D.
Jane Anema, Sarnia Community Foundation by J.D.