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Low-cost rabies clinics in Lambton
Posted on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 12:00 AM
Point Edward, ON - Lambton Public Health is partnering with the Sarnia Humane Society and several rural municipalities to offer low-cost rabies vaccination clinics during April and May across Lambton County.
The clinics are open to cats and dogs three (3) months of age and older. Animals must be in good health and not vaccinated within the last year. Only the rabies vaccine will be offered. Animals must be leashed or contained.
The cost is $25 per animal (cash only).
Clinic locations include:
- Cairo:...
Council approves 2018 Council Budget
Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2018 12:00 AM
Wyoming, ON - Lambton County Council has finalized a 1.93% net increase to the County property tax levy during the conclusion of its 2018 budget deliberations in Wyoming this morning.
The Final 2018 County Budget calls for $74.8 million to be raised through local property taxes, supporting expenditures totaling $213.1 million.
Council endorsed the following six staff recommendations designed to reduce spending in 2018:
- Deferred the issuance of approved debt for completed projects by 60 days...
Vintage films highlight Archives Awareness Week activities
Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2018 12:00 AM
Wyoming, ON - Lambton County Archives will be hosting its second-ever Vintage Films night at the Sarnia Library Theatre early next month.
The footage, from the Archives' collection, will be screened from 7 - 8 p.m., Tuesday April 10. Admission to Vintage Films night is free and caps off the celebration of Archives Awareness Week, April 3-7, 2018.
"This is a tremendous opportunity to screen local, historical footage that is not often viewed publicly," says Archivist Dana Thorne. "During Archives Awareness...
Completion of budget deliberations tabled until March 22
Posted on Wednesday, March 07, 2018 12:00 AM
Wyoming, ON – Lambton County Council met this morning to begin consideration of the 2018 County Budget. After addressing several policy matters, Council approved a number of grant requests for 2018 before tabling the balance of its main budget deliberations until Thursday, March 22.
Council agreed to fund:
- $1,050,000 over 10 years to the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation to assist with the acquisition of a new X-Ray Suite for Diagnostic Imaging.
- $45,000 to Community Living...
March is Nutrition Month - Unlock the Potential of Food
Posted on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 12:00 AM
Sarnia, ON - Food has the power to enhance lives, improve health, inspire children and bring family and friends together. Not only during March, but every day, Lambton Public Health, along with Dietitians of Canada, encourages everyone to Unlock the Potential of Food.
"Eating together is a great way for families and friends to connect and improve communication," says Lauren Renlund, Registered Dietitian at Lambton Public Health. "Families who cook together are more likely to eat together, and...