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Drive-in' craft and movie event at Lambton Heritage Museum

Grand Bend, ON - Lambton Heritage Museum will be hosting a Cars-themed PD Day event Friday, February 1.

Participants are being asked to bring a box from home out of which they will craft their own, homemade "car". The cars will then be used for a makeshift drive-in movie, featuring Disney's Cars. Bring a pillow for extra comfort.

The event is scheduled to run from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Youth must be accompanied by an adult and are encouraged to bring a lunch.

To register, call the museum at 519-243-2600...

Lambton EMS and local fire departments piloting new fire-rehab partnership

Petrolia, ON - The County of Lambton's Emergency Medical Services Department (Lambton EMS) and local fire services are trialing a new Firefighter Rehab Program.

The partnership, currently in the pilot stage, sees Lambton EMS paramedics provide a dedicated, on-scene rehab area at working fires. Rehab areas have become mandatory for local fire services under updated provincial requirements.

To date, the partnership has been tested twice at fire scenes in Lambton County, yielding positive results.

"Historically,...

Keep your family holidays healthy

Point Edward, ON - When "the weather outside is frightful…" sharing Christmas joy indoors with family and friends is delightful, with one exception: it's the perfect environment to share germs.

Even though it comes once a year, the Yuletide season seems to be a time of year when influenza, colds and stomach disorders steal the holiday joy. Christmas parties, run-down immune systems and dry conditions create the perfect, germ-friendly trifecta for spreading illness.

"Preventing the spread of germs...

Bill Weber acclaimed Lambton County's 158th Warden

Wyoming, ON - Lambton Shores Mayor Bill Weber will be serving a second consecutive term as Lambton County Warden.

Weber was acclaimed to the position by his peers on Lambton County Council this morning and will serve as the 158th Warden of Lambton County. The County Warden is the Head of Council for The Corporation of the County of Lambton.

"I wish to extend my deepest gratitude to Lambton County Council for the opportunity to serve in this capacity for another two years," said Warden Weber. "The...

Lambton's Creative County Grant program supports 23 initiatives for 2019

Wyoming, ON - Lambton's Creative County Grant Program will be supporting 23 local arts, cultural, and heritage projects in 2019.

At a recent meeting, the Creative County Committee approved $126,325 in funding support, contributing to an estimated investment of over $1.47M in local cultural investment by various community organizations. The grant funds will support the following initiatives:

• $10,000 to Tourism Sarnia-Lambton to support the heritage event 2019 Tall Ships Challenge® Great Lakes 2019...