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Mosquito larviciding begins June 25
Posted on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 12:00 AM
Point Edward, ON - Catch basin larviciding, designed to control mosquito larvae and reduce the incidence of West Nile virus in Lambton County, begins Monday, June 25.
Mosquito larval surveillance has indicated the presence of mosquito larvae in catch basins across Lambton County.
Larviciding is only one measure to impede mosquito breeding and control adult mosquito populations. Lambton Public Health (LPH) encourages residents to:
- Remove stagnant water around their property
- Keep eaves clear of debris
Road resurfacing projects scheduled to get underway
Posted on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 12:00 AM
Wyoming, ON - Two road resurfacing projects are scheduled to begin on County Roads in the coming days.
County Road 20 (Plank Road), from 50 metres southeast of Highway 40 to 50 metres northwest of County Road 31 (Kimball Road) will require alternating full lane closures for approximately two days beginning Friday, June 22 (weather permitting).
At times, left turns will not be permitted in the construction zone.
County Road 21 (Oil Heritage Road) from south of Highway 402 to approximately 450 metres...
Extended Heat Warning issued for Lambton County - June 2018
Posted on Monday, June 18, 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. 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 Tuesday 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 populations are most...
Circles program a great example of people finding solutions
Posted on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 12:00 AM
Each of us has likely heard of the capitalist economy, the sharing economy and the information economy, but usually not of the solutions economy of which we have several examples right here in Sarnia-Lambton.
Circles Canada is one such example - providing a program to enable individuals to lift themselves out of poverty by setting goals, participating in training, education and accessing a wider circle of resources and supports.
The One Tomato Project is also an example of the solutions economy -...
Household Hazardous Waste mobile depot coming to Sarnia - June 2018
Posted on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 12:00 AM
Wyoming, ON - The popular Household Hazardous Waste Days, co-sponsored by the County of Lambton Public Works Department and Clean Harbors Canada Inc., will be changing locations in June and will offer Lambton County residents an opportunity to dispose household hazardous waste at no cost.
The one-day only mobile Household Hazardous Waste Collection event will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Lambton College Parking Lot located at 1457 London Road in Sarnia.
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