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Council Highlights - September 1, 2021
Posted on Wednesday, September 01, 2021 02:39 PM
Wyoming, ON – Lambton County Council held their regular meeting via videoconference on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. At this meeting, Lambton County Council:
- Received an update from Lambton County Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Christopher Greensmith, regarding the current COVID-19 situation in Lambton County.
- Heard a presentation from the Lambton Federation of Agriculture regarding the Federation’s Home Grown campaign, Minister’s Zoning Orders, and land use planning.
- Amended By-Law No. 33 of 2014 to...

Acting MOH Recommends Mandatory Vaccine Policies for all Employers
Posted on Wednesday, September 01, 2021 02:19 PM
Point Edward, ON – Dr. Greensmith, Acting Medical Officer of Health for the County of Lambton, is recommending all local employers institute mandatory vaccine policies for staff to protect their companies and customers from COVID-19, and the Delta variant which is currently circulating in the community. This recommendation includes all County of Lambton staff and councillors.
“Lambton Public Health (LPH) and County Council need to demonstrate strong leadership during this time,” said Dr. Greensmith....

LPH Offering Third Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine to Vulnerable Populations
Posted on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 12:00 AM
Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) will begin to offer third doses of COVID-19 vaccine to individuals with highest-risk medical conditions, and residents living in long-term care, high-risk retirement homes and First Nations elder care lodges later this week.
A complete two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series provides strong protection against COVID-19, and the Delta variant, in the general population. However, for some vulnerable populations, a third dose may be required to provide an improved...

Extended Heat Warning Issued for Lambton County - August 25, 2021
Posted on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 09:33 AM
Point Edward, ON - With the hot and humid weather continuing, Lambton Public Health has issued an Extended Heat Warning for Lambton County. In high temperatures and humidity, your body may not be able to cool properly which can lead to heat exhaustion or even heat stroke.
This prolonged period of hot weather is expected to continue through Thursday.
An Extended Heat Warning is issued when a heat warning extends beyond two consecutive days. This is when vulnerable populations are most at risk.
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Lambton County Library Reopens Remaining Nine Locations
Posted on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 09:24 AM
Wyoming, ON – Continuing its efforts to resume library services as part of Step 3 of the Province’s Roadmap to Reopen, Lambton County Library will reopen nine additional sites next month, making all 25 library locations open to the public beginning the week of September 7, 2021.
The remaining nine locations will join the other sites in offering: curbside pickup service, in-person browsing as capacity limits allow and scheduled computer use, wi-fi use and academic research. The nine locations include:...