BASES - Sarnia-Lambton's Industry Partner

06/04/2026

Today, BASES and Point Edward Fire & Rescue partnered to conduct our annual Emergency Response Simulation Exercise in Point Edward.

The exercise brought together municipal, industrial, and emergency response partners to work through a simulated hazardous materials incident, focusing on coordination, communication, and response capabilities during a complex emergency.

Thank you to all participating organizations:
Point Edward Fire & Rescue
Sarnia Fire Rescue
St Clair Township Fire Department
ARLANXEO
Borouge International
Suncor
Shell Sarnia Manufacturing Centre
Imperial Sarnia Site
Lambton EMS
Ontario Provincial Police - West Region
CF Industries

Thank you as well to Starlight Casino - Point Edward for hosting the exercise location, Preferred Towing Sarnia for providing and positioning the tractor trailer, and BearCom for refreshments.

We also appreciate the community stakeholders who attended the observer room, and the Municipality of Point Edward for hosting this year’s exercise and their ongoing support.

Exercises like this are only possible through strong regional partnerships, and we thank everyone who contributed their time, expertise, and resources today. BASES is proud to partner with each and everyone of you to help strengthen regional response and community preparedness. 👏🚒🚓🚑👷‍♂️

06/03/2026

Please be advised that an emergency response exercise will take place on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 9am-11:30am in Point Edward, ON.

During this time, community members may observe emergency vehicles, flashing lights, response personnel, and simulated emergency activity in and around Starlight Casino Point Edward and beneath the Blue Water Bridge.

This is a planned and controlled training exercise involving Point Edward Fire & Rescue and regional municipal, industrial, and emergency response partners.

In preparation for the exercise, a tractor trailer will be placed on its side on June 3 in the casino parking lot. This is an intentional component of the exercise.

This is a controlled training event. There is no risk to the community or the environment, and no public action is required.

Register for Sarnia-Lambton Alerts to receive important safety notifications: www.sarnialambtonalerts.ca

06/02/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month from BASES! 🏳️‍🌈

This June, we’re celebrating a safer, more inclusive industry where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to be themselves at work.

We’re proud to recognize the contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals across our workplaces and communities. Inclusion and respect aren’t just values, they’re part of what keeps our teams safe and working well together.

Stop by the BASES office to pick up your free 'Pride in Construction' hard hat sticker and show your support on site.

06/01/2026

The Clean Air Sarnia & Area (CASA) website has been updated!

Explore improved tools for viewing local air quality data, including enhanced mapping and reporting features - all in one place.

Same website. New experience.

🔗 cleanairsarniaandarea.com

06/01/2026

CONTEST CLOSED - Congratulations to Debbie F. who was the winner of the $100 gas card!

Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their feedback.👏

We want to hear from you! Help us improve future emergency preparedness initiatives in Sarnia-Lambton.

Complete the quick survey for a chance to win a $100 gas card! ⛽⛽⛽

Take the survey here 👉 https://bit.ly/EPsurvey2026

Thank you for helping us build a safer, more prepared community! 🚒🚓🚁

05/28/2026

Yesterday, Jason and Tracy from BASES had the privilege to welcome participants from the Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference / Conférence canadienne sur le leadership to Sarnia-Lambton for a tour and discussion on the region’s industrial landscape.

Aligned with this year’s theme, "Leading Canada’s Sustainable Prosperity", the conversation explored the history of local industry, the unique realities of operating alongside Indigenous communities and residential neighbourhoods, and the importance of transparency, trust, and strong community relationships.

Thank you to the group for the thoughtful discussions and interest in learning more about our region and the partnerships that continue to shape it. 🍁🍁🍁

05/27/2026

The Clean Air Sarnia & Area (CASA) website is getting an update on June 1!

The refreshed site will offer a better user experience and improved mapping and reporting tools, making it easier to explore local air quality data.

If you’re interested, you can preview the new look and functionality ahead of launch here: https://bit.ly/CASApreview

05/27/2026

🎉 Help us bid farewell to Jimmy & Judy! 🎉

Today marks the final Basic Safety Orientation class featuring two of our most familiar training icons - Jimmy & Judy. After years of starring in our BSO videos, these cartoon legends are officially retiring.

But while Jimmy & Judy are signing off, safety training is moving forward!

🚀 Introducing the new Basic Safety Orientation Plus (BSOP)
The updated BSOP course is now finalized and available in SiteReady, delivering a more modern and enhanced learning experience!

📸 Pictured here is our instructor Glenda with the final BSO class - marking the end of an era and the start of something new!

05/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 BASES AGM this morning!

The AGM provided an opportunity to reflect on another strong year of collaboration and regional partnership across our Safety Partnership, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Monitoring, and Communications & Outreach pillars, while sharing highlights from 2025 and looking ahead to exciting plans for 2026.

A special thank you to our Board of Directors, industrial members, and community partners for your continued support and commitment to the BASES organization.

05/21/2026

Across the region, local industry continues to advance projects that support sustainability, emissions reductions, and environmental performance improvements.

These efforts reflect strong collaboration between facilities, contractors, and unionized skilled trades, working alongside engineering and operations teams to deliver safe, effective, and environmentally focused outcomes.

Click below to learn more about some of the great work happening at the Imperial Sarnia Site!