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Lambton Public Health issues advisory regarding increase in suspected drug-related deaths

Point Edward, ON – Due to recent reports of an increase in suspected drug-related deaths, Lambton Public Health (LPH) urgently reminds those who use street drugs and their caregivers:

• Don’t mix them 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 include:

• Difficulty walking, talking, or staying awake
• Blue or grey lips or nails
• Very small pupils
• Cold and clammy skin
• Dizziness and confusion
• Extreme drowsiness
• Choking, gurgling...

Lambton Heritage Museum hosts Holidays @ Heritage

Grand Bend, ON – Lambton Heritage Museum is hosting the PA Day Event Holidays @ Heritage on Friday, November 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Join Lambton Heritage Museum in celebrating the holidays with this festive event for school-aged children. Visit the Museum's historic outbuildings, receive a warm welcome in the Tudhop House, and learn how Lambton's early settlers prepared for Christmas. Crafts and activities will explore holiday traditions brought to Canada from around the world. 

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Lambton County Library is mailing letters to Santa

Wyoming, ON – Lambton County Library is helping give children the opportunity to send a message to Santa Claus this holiday season.

During the month of November, children of all ages are invited to visit their local library and write their letters to Santa. All 25 Lambton County Library locations will provide letter templates during opening hours. The library will mail these letters using Canada Post’s Letters to Santa service, to ensure the letters get to the North Pole before Christmas.

All letters...

Oil Museum of Canada hosts Virtual Talk about natural gas storage in Lambton

Oil Springs, ON - The Oil Museum of Canada, National Historic Site will be joined by Professional Engineer Jug Manocha on Thursday, November 3 for a Virtual Talk about underground natural gas storage.

Beginning at 7:00 p.m., the Virtual Talk: Hydrocarbon Storage in Geological Formations in Lambton County will discuss the unique, underground natural gas storage reservoirs within Lambton that provide more than 50% of peak natural gas supply in Ontario. Many of the products that are used for making...

Flu shots now available in Lambton County

Point Edward, ON – Beginning today, Lambton County residents can begin booking appointments to receive this year’s influenza (flu) vaccine at community clinics.

Appointments can be booked through Lambton Public Health (LPH) at GetTheVaccine.ca. If you require assistance with booking, please contact us at 226-254-8222. Call Centre Hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Additional vaccination options include participating pharmacies or your healthcare provider.

LPH run clinics will...