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Council Highlights - October 2, 2024

Wyoming, ON – At its regular meeting on Wednesday, October 2, Lambton County Council:

• Heard presentations from:
  • Kate Burns Gallagher, Executive Director, Western Ontario Wardens Caucus, regarding Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Strategic Priorities for 2024-2025, including accomplishments over the past year.
  • Stephen Turner, Manager, Lambton Emergency Medical Services, regarding updates to Lambton EMS’ Deployment Plan.
  • Sarah Churchill, Community Engagement Specialist, Social Services Division,...

Creative County Grant Program opens 2025 intake

Wyoming, ON - Beginning Monday, October 7, Lambton's Creative County Grant Program will be receiving funding applications for arts, culture and heritage initiatives occurring in Lambton County in 2025.

The Creative County Grant Program invests in new and innovative projects that build cultural capacity, strengthen the creative community, and enrich the quality of life of all residents. Organizers of new or expanding initiatives are encouraged to apply online for funding to cover up to 50 percent...

Best of Show & Tell event to celebrate Lambton County’s 175th Anniversary

Wyoming, ON – Lambton County Museums and Lambton County Library are hosting a Best of Show & Tell event on Wednesday, October 9 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Sarnia Library Theatre, to celebrate Lambton County’s 175th Anniversary and showcase local history discoveries from the 12 community Show & Tell events that took place over the summer.

Best of Show & Tell will feature clips, images and live commentary on the historical treasures and stories that were brought in during the community events. These...

Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Depot coming to Lambton Shores

Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Public Works Department and Clean Harbors Canada Inc. will be hosting a mobile Household Hazardous Waste collection event in Lambton Shores this month to offer an additional opportunity for Lambton County residents to dispose of their household hazardous waste at no cost.

This one-day only mobile Household Hazardous Waste Collection event will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the County Public Works Depot located at 6958...

Residents reminded to take precautions against mosquitoes following case of EEEV in local horse

Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health is reminding residents to take appropriate precautions to protect themselves from mosquito bites following the confirmation of a case of eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV) in a local horse by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Agribusiness on Friday, September 20.

EEEV is not a reportable disease in Ontario and no mosquito traps have tested positive for it in Lambton County. Local surveillance has confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus...