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Paint Ontario returns to Lambton Heritage Museum
Posted on Monday, March 18, 2019 12:00 AM
Grand Bend, ON - Lambton Heritage Museum will once again play host to the popular Paint Ontario show.
The exhibition runs March 29 to April 20, 2019 and features over 200 original paintings that bring to life the beauty, character, and diversity of Ontario. An Opening Night Reception will be held from 4 - 9 p.m., Friday, March 29 with an awards presentation beginning at 7 p.m. Admission to the event is free.
For visitors, art comes to life with live demonstrations by international, national and local...
"Return of the Swans" at Lambton Heritage Museum - March 2019
Posted on Thursday, March 14, 2019 12:00 AM
Grand Bend, ON - The first tundra swans have been spotted in the Thedford Bog behind the Lambton Heritage Museum, and numbers are expected to rise over the next several weeks.
For many residents of Lambton County, the beginning of spring is often associated with the return of the tundra swans. The tundra swans make an annual stop in this area during their 6,000km migration loop. In a good year, there may be as many as 15,000 individual birds resting on the bog, attracted by the melt water of spring...
Council unanimously approves 2019 County Budget
Posted on Wednesday, March 06, 2019 12:00 AM
Wyoming, ON - Lambton County Council has approved a net increase of 1.75% to the County property tax levy, finalizing the County's 2019 Budget in Wyoming this morning.
In total, the budget calls for spending $216.5 million in 2019, $76.7 million of which will be raised through local property taxes.
"Council pursued the principles of prudence and restraint, being keenly aware of the province's desire to balance its budget," said Warden Bill Weber. "In the end, the County ends up with a property tax...
Cold Weather Alert extended for Lambton County
Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2019 12:00 AM
Point Edward, ON - Lambton’s Medical Officer of Health has extended a COLD WEATHER ALERT for Lambton County based on the latest forecast from Environment Canada that predicts the temperature to meet the threshold of -15°C.
The alert is expected to remain in effect until Wednesday. A Cold Weather Alert termination will not be issued.
Lambton Public Health advises local agencies that provide shelter and assistance to homeless people to prepare for an increase in demand during the Cold Weather Alert.
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Cold Weather Alert issued for Lambton County - March 2019
Posted on Monday, March 04, 2019 12:00 AM
Point Edward, ON - Lambton’s Medical Officer of Health has issued a COLD WEATHER ALERT for Lambton County based on the latest forecast from Environment Canada predicting the temperature to meet the threshold of -15°C overnight tonight.
The alert is expected to remain in effect until Tuesday, March 5, 2019. The Medical Officer of Health will not issue a Cold Weather Alert termination.
Lambton Public Health advises local agencies that provide shelter and assistance to homeless people to prepare for...