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Lambton Public Health issues advisory regarding increase in suspected opioid overdoses/toxicity

Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) has received reports of 10 suspected opioid overdoses/toxicity over a five-day period beginning June 29, 2023. This is higher than average compared to recent monitoring data.

Due to this increase, LPH urgently recommends caution when using opioids or if using drugs not prescribed to you:

• Don’t mix with alcohol or other drugs,
• Don’t use alone,
• Know the signs of an opioid overdose,
• Carry a Naloxone kit.

Signs of an opioid overdose/toxicity include:

Lambton Public Health searching for dog following bite incident in Sarnia - June 30, 2023

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 11:00 p.m. on Friday, June 30 in the crosswalk at Christina St N and George St.

The dog is described as medium sized, with dark coloured fur, resembling a mastiff, and was being walked by a male owner. The owner is described as slender, average height, with short dark hair and is thought to be between 30-40 years.

If you have any information...

First Heat Warning of 2023 issued for Lambton County

Point Edward, ON - With the prediction of hot and humid weather expected for today, July 4 and Wednesday, July 5, Environment and Climate Change Canada is issuing a Heat Warning for Lambton County. 

The warning will remain in effect until Thursday, July 6 when conditions are expected to ease.

Heat warnings are issued when two or more consecutive days of daytime maximum temperatures are expected to reach 31°C or warmer and nighttime minimum temperatures are expected to sit at 20°C or warmer or when...

Final chance to view the third of six exhibitions in the Re View series at JNAAG

Sarnia, ON – The Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery would like to remind the public of their last chance to view the third of six exhibitions in the Re Viewseries. The exhibition, which opened May 5 of this year will close Sunday, July 23, 2023.

This captivating exhibition invites visitors to delve into the theme of identity through dramatic portraits, thought-provoking en plein-air paintings, mesmerizing folklore-inspired and abstract paintings by local Lambton County-based artists. The exhibition...