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Avian influenza confirmed in poultry flock in Lambton County
Posted on Friday, March 14, 2025 01:39 PM
Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is investigating a confirmed report of H5N1 avian influenza in birds within Lambton County. The investigation includes close collaboration with the Ontario Ministry of Health, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA), and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to contain, monitor, and respond to the situation.
Avian influenza is a viral disease that mostly affects domestic poultry and wildlife such as geese, ducks, and...

Lambton Public Health searching for dog following bite incident in Sarnia
Posted on Friday, March 14, 2025 11:14 AM
Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health is seeking information about the location of a dog and its owner following a dog bite incident that occurred around 2:30 p.m. on March 13, 2025, at Blackwell Dog Park in Sarnia.
The dog is described as large size, white colored with brown spots, resembling a mastiff, and was accompanied by a male owner. The owner is described as a Caucasian male, average height, with an average build, wearing a plaid flannel jacket, blue baseball hat, a little facial hair...

Lambton Public Health issues advisory regarding increase in suspected opioid toxicity
Posted on Thursday, March 13, 2025 01:18 PM
Point Edward, ON – Due to recent reports of an increase in opioid toxicity, linked to a newly detected substance, Lambton Public Health (LPH) urgently recommends caution if using unregulated drugs.
Actions you can take to prevent opioid-related poisonings include:
- Don’t mix with alcohol or other drugs,
- Don’t use alone,
- Know the signs of an opioid overdose, and
- Carry a Naloxone kit.
Reports indicate there is an increase in risk of overdose, linked to a newly detected substance, and additional doses of...

Lambton County Library offers free online coding resource
Posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 12:16 PM
Wyoming, ON – Lambton County Library now offers Fiero Code, an online coding platform that helps users learn to build websites, video games, phone apps, animations, and more.
Electronic devices require code to work properly, and coding allows humans to communicate with electronic devices by telling a machine which actions to perform and how to complete a task.
Projects and tutorials in the Fiero Code platform are suitable for kids (beginning at age 8), teens and adults. The platform is free for...

Oil Museum of Canada hosts free Job Interview Skills Workshop
Posted on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 10:20 AM
Oil Springs, ON - The Oil Museum of Canada is set to offer an invaluable opportunity for job seekers on Thursday, March 20, hosting a free employment skills session designed to help individuals enhance their interview techniques and job search strategies.
Participants will benefit from professional guidance courtesy of the Lambton Works Centre, learning key strategies to distinguish themselves in competitive job markets. The session aims to build confidence and provide actionable skills for...