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Council Highlights - September 6, 2023

Wyoming, ON – At its regular meeting on Wednesday, September 6, Lambton County Council:

• Heard presentations from:
  • Jacob Hanlon, Food Cycle Science, regarding Food Cycle Science's Municipal Food Waste Diversion program.
  • Nathan Colquhoun, Storyboard Solutions, regarding decentralized affordable housing solutions and how Council can support these types of initiatives.
  • Jason Vaillant, General Manager, Bluewater Association for Safety, Environment and Sustainability (BASES) regarding the restructuring of...

Public Works Department hosting job fairs for seasonal positions

Wyoming, ON – The County’s Public Works Department is hosting two job fairs to fill positions for the upcoming winter season.

The Department will be hiring Winter Patrollers, Operators, and Winter Control Plow Operators. Applications for these positions are currently available through the County’s online job board.

“These events will be a great opportunity for interested applicants to come meet some of the team and ask any questions they may have about the positions,” said Operations Manager Tom...

Lambton County supporting local early years sector expansion with career fair

Sarnia, ON - Employment opportunities in the local child care sector are being highlighted at a career fair on Thursday, September 21 at Sarnia Legion Branch 62, 286 Front Street North, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This event is open to the public to network, apply for positions, discuss opportunities, learn more about careers in the industry, and gather information for friends and family who may be interested. The WorkPlace Group will be present to provide employment-related supports and discuss...

Heat Warning extended for Lambton County

Point Edward, ON - With the hot and humid weather expected to continue through Wednesday, September 6, an Extended Heat Warning has been issued for Lambton County issued by Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Karalyn Dueck.

Extended Heat Warnings are issued when a heat warning continues beyond two days.

This is also when vulnerable populations, including older adults, young children, people with chronic illnesses, pregnant individuals, people who work outdoors, and individuals who are underhoused or...

Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus - September 5, 2023

Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health’s surveillance program has confirmed mosquitoes collected on Wednesday, Aug. 30, from a trap located in Forest, have tested positive for West Nile Virus.

This is the fourth instance of mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile Virus in Lambton County this year. No positive human cases of West Nile have been confirmed to date in the County.

According to Public Health Ontario, there have been five reported human cases of West Nile Virus as well as 222...