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Always be Water Wise
Posted on Monday, July 16, 2018 12:00 AM
Sarnia, ON - When it comes to water safety Lambton Public Health and Lambton's Water Wise Committee want you to remember that water is unpredictable and the steps to stay safe are simple - wear a lifejacket or personal flotation device.
"Things can happen in a blink of an eye, so that's why you must make water safety a priority every time you're in and around water," said Lisa Clark, Health Promoter with Lambton Public Health. "Most drowning injuries and fatalities are preventable."
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Extended Heat Warning issued for Lambton County - July 2018
Posted on Monday, July 16, 2018 12:00 AM
Point Edward, ON - With the prediction of hot and humid weather continuing for today, 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.
The warning will remain in effect until Monday night when conditions are expected to ease.
An Extended Heat Warning is issued when a heat warning extends beyond two consecutive days. This is when vulnerable...
Heat Warning issued for Lambton County - July 2018
Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2018 12:00 AM
Point Edward, ON - With the prediction of hot and humid weather Friday and continuing through the weekend, Environment and Climate Change Canada is issuing a 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.
The warning will remain in effect until Monday when conditions are expected to ease.
A heat warning is issued when two consecutive days are forecasted to have a daytime high temperature...
Smurfs: Search for a smoke-free environment
Posted on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 12:00 AM
Sarnia, ON – Help Lambton Public Health and Youth CHAT (Community Health Action Team) with their search for a smoke-free world as they host Tobacco-Free Outdoor Movie Night on Friday, July 20.
The FREE event, featuring the animated movie 'Smurfs: The Lost Village', will be held at Clearwater Park from 7 p.m.-11 p.m. behind the YMCA and Clearwater Arena. Activities before the movie begin at 7 p.m.; the movie starts at dusk.
According to the Ontario Tobacco Research Unit (OTRU) about 37% of youth start...
Black Gold Fest returns to the Oil Museum of Canada - July 2019
Posted on Friday, July 06, 2018 12:00 AM
Oil Springs, ON - Lambton County residents and visitors are invited to attend the Oil Museum of Canada Sunday, July 15 as the County museum celebrates Black Gold Fest.
The event, from 12 noon until 4 p.m., recognizes the 160th anniversary of the First Commercial Oil Well.
Activities include blacksmith demonstrations, vintage hand tools, Annie McLaughin's mini art show, Makerspace activities from Lambton County Library, country music by Colt & Dave, and bagpiper David Cummings.
Guided horse-drawn...