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Lambton's Creative County Committee searching for volunteer members

Wyoming, ON - Lambton County is actively seeking two community volunteers to serve as members on the Creative County Committee.

The Creative County Committee was struck by Lambton County Council in 2012 and is tasked with promoting and advancing local arts, culture, and heritage initiatives, and administering the Creative County Grant Program (CCGP). The CCGP invests in new and expanding projects that build cultural capacity, strengthen the creative community, define the County's unique identity,...

Council Highlights - September 5, 2018

Wyoming, ON – At its regular meeting Wednesday, September 5, 2018, Lambton County Council:

• Supported a resolution from Oxford County regarding the municipality's proposal for the development of an integrated high-performance public transportation solution for southwestern Ontario.
• Confirmed $1.2 million in funding towards the completion of the Oversize Load Corridor project, removing the requirement for senior government support.Appointed Valerie Colasanti, General Manager, Social Services as the...

Extended Heat Warning issued for Lambton County - September 2018

Point Edward, ON - With the hot and humid weather continuing for the remainder of 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 overnight when a cold front is expected to move through.

An Extended Heat Warning is issued when a heat warning extends beyond two consecutive days. This is when...

Heat Warning issued for Lambton County - September 2018

Point Edward, ON - Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a Heat Warning for Lambton County yesterday and is expected to last until Wednesday. In high temperatures and humidity, your body may not be able to cool properly which can lead to heat exhaustion or even heat stroke.

A heat warning is issued when two consecutive days are forecasted to have a daytime high temperature greater than or equal to 31⁰C and a nighttime temperature greater than or equal to 20⁰C or a humidex greater than 40.

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Sarnia Journal Guest Column: Thea's weekend of tending and befriending

The "Women's Worth Wellness Retreat for Worthy Women" was held in honour of Thea DeGroot, an educator and community advocate who passed away in May 2018 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

By Lauren Bus

(Original Article: http://thesarniajournal.ca/theas-weekend-of-tending-and-befriending/)

Earlier this summer, a women's wellness retreat was held at a beach house in Camlachie. The "Women's Worth Wellness Retreat for Worthy Women" was born from conversation between elementary teacher Sheila Ward...