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County purchases former CIBC building in downtown Sarnia

Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton has purchased the former CIBC building located at 190 Front Street North in Sarnia.

The purchase for the 8,180 square foot facility, at $1.025 million, closed on Tuesday, November 27.

The County-owned and operated Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery already occupies the second floor of the building pursuant to a lease agreement with CIBC, a lease that will terminate on account of the County's purchase of the property.

"This building provides many opportunities...

Traffic delays expected Friday at Lakeshore and Murphy intersection

Wyoming, ON - Motorists are being advised to avoid the County Road #7 (Lakeshore Road) - Murphy Road intersection in the City of Sarnia this Friday (November 16).

Significant traffic delays are anticipated as the intersection is scheduled for intermittent closures to accommodate the conclusion of paving work on Lakeshore Road.

The project also includes the paving of Lakeshore Road east of the intersection with Murphy Road to Mater Drive and is expected to conclude next week (weather permitting).

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Lambton County Archives to host James Gordon concert

Wyoming, ON - Lambton County Archives will be hosting solo singer-songwriter James Gordon for a concert at the Sarnia Library Theatre later this month.

The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m., Friday, November 23.

Tickets for the event are $25 and can be ordered through the EventBrite link on the Lambton County Archives' Facebook page. Like the Lambton County Archives on Facebook to receive a $5 coupon code for the event.

In his 40 year career as a solo singer-songwriter and with the ground-breaking...

Lambton Student Nutrition Program thanks Noelle's Gift

Sarnia, ON - Thanks to a $28,000 donation from Noelle's Gift, 40 schools that provide a Student Nutrition Program in Lambton County will be able to purchase healthy food to feed more than 8,100 students every school day.

"Additional food funding for schools means more fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain and milk products will be available for students whenever they need it," said Leslie Palimaka, Health Promotion Assistant at Lambton Public Health.

The presentation, held today at P.E. McGibbon...

Long-Term Care homes to host annual Christmas Bazaars

Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton's three Long-Term Care Homes will be hosting their annual Christmas bazaars over the coming weeks.

The events support the activities of the Homes' Auxiliaries and will be held as follows:

• The (North Lambton) Lodge39 Morris Street, Forest10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Saturday, November 17
• The (Lambton Meadowview) Villa3958 Petrolia Line, Petrolia10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Saturday, November 24
• The (Marshall Gowland) Manor749 Devine Street, Sarnia10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Saturday, December 8

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