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Lambton Public Health issues reminder to catch up on routine childhood immunizations

Point Edward, ON - Lambton Public Health (LPH) is reminding parents and guardians to ensure routine childhood immunizations are up to date.

In accordance with the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA), parents and guardians are required to report routine childhood vaccines to LPH. At this time, student suspension orders for noncompliance with ISPA have been paused for the 2022-2023 school year to provide an opportunity to catch up on missed vaccines and to allow for vaccine reporting to LPH....

JNAAG offering free Family Day program

Sarnia, ON – The Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery is inviting families and members of the public to join mother-daughter duo Sarah Whalls and Audrey Edwardsin the art studio on Family Day for a unique art activity.

Drop-in on Monday, February 20 between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to learn how to create your own avatar using a doll or action figure as a base. Bring your own used doll or action figure from home for this program, or use one provided by the Gallery while supplies last. Using your...

Cold Weather Alert Issued for Lambton County - February 2, 2023

Point Edward, ON – Lambton County’s Acting Medical Officer of Health has issued a Cold Weather Alert for the region based on the latest forecast from Environment Canada predicting low temperatures overnight tonight, Thursday, Feb. 2 and tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 3.

The alert is expected to remain in effect until Saturday, Feb. 4. The Medical Officer of Health will not issue a Cold Weather Alert termination.

A Cold Weather Alert is issued when one or more of the following is met:

• Daily, low temperature is...

Council Highlights - February 1, 2023

Wyoming, ON – At its regular meeting on Wednesday, February 1, Lambton County Council:

• Heard presentations from:
  • Laurie Zimmer, Vice-President of Clinical Serivces, Bluewater Health, Kathy Alexander, Executive Director, Bluewater Health Foundation, and Jack Vanderveen, Director, Facilities & Support Services, Bluewater Health, sharing an update on the Bluewater Health Helipad Project.
  • John Loerchner, CEO, Wildscape Co./Cabinspace providing an overview of sustainable building of affordable housing...