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Lambton Public Health issues guidance for Air Quality Advisories

Point Edward, ON - Lambton Public Health is encouraging residents to take the proper precautions to protect their health on days when air quality is poor.

The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks issues forecasted Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) values for 38 regions, including Sarnia, every hour of each day. The AQHI values range from low risk to very high risk and each connects to suggested steps to reduce exposure and risk.

The advisories issued are based on the expected...

Heat Warning issued for Lambton County - June 14, 2022

Point Edward, ON - Environment and Climate Change Canada is issuing a Heat Warning for Lambton County with hot and humid weather forecast for Wednesday, June 15 and Thursday, June 16.

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 two or more consecutive days of humidex values are expected to reach 40°C or higher. In high temperatures and...

Lambton Heritage Museum hosts PA Day Event: Explore the Outdoors

Grand Bend, ON – Lambton Heritage Museum is hosting the PA Day Event: Explore the Outdoors on Wednesday, June 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

In partnership with the Ausable Bayfield and St. Clair Region Conservation Authorities, families can enjoy a fun and educational PA Day event at the Museum. Visitors will participate in a variety of hands-on activities and learn about the unique environment that surrounds Lambton Heritage Museum.

“Lambton County has so much ecological diversity,” said Colleen...

Age-Friendly Sarnia-Lambton survey report released

Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) and its partners in Age-Friendly Sarnia-Lambton (AFSL) are pleased to release the latest survey report regarding the needs of older adults in Lambton County.

This survey built upon work by AFSL in partnership with LPH, the Older Adult Care Pathway Steering Committee, and the Lambton College Research and Innovation Department and was conducted to obtain a greater understanding of the needs of older adults in Lambton County. The survey included the input...

Heritage Sarnia-Lambton organizes Passport Challenge

Grand Bend, ON – This summer, Heritage Sarnia-Lambton is challenging all visitors to re-discover Lambton County museums by completing the Heritage Sarnia-Lambton Passport Challenge.

“Many local museums have been closed over the past two summers due to the
COVID-19 pandemic,” said Dana Thorne, Curator/Supervisor with Lambton Heritage Museum. “We thought this year was a great time to organize this type of initiative to invite our community and visitors to re-discover Lambton’s treasured museums,...