Cultural Services
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Cultural facilities are preparing to reopen with limited public access and additional services beginning in September. For more information, read the full news release.
- The Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery reopened to the public Saturday, October 3 through timed ticket entry, featuring two new exhibitions. For more information or to book your free admission ticket call 519-336-8127 or visit jnaag.ca.
- Lambton County Archives reopened for researcher access by scheduled appointment on Wednesday, September 9. For more information or to book a scheduled appointment call 519-845-5426 or visit lambtonarchives.ca.
- Lambton Heritage Museum reopened to the public on Wednesday, September 2 through a timed-ticket entry system. You can book your visit in advance online through heritagemuseum.ca or by phone at 519-243-2600.
- Oil Museum of Canada reopened to the public on Wednesday, September 9 through a timed-ticket entry system. You can book your visit in advance online through oilmuseum.ca or by phone 519-834-2840.
- Lambton County Library has expanded curbside pickup to include up to 16 locations across Lambton County. With the exception of Mallroad Library (which will be reserved for curbside pickup only at this time), these same locations also offer public computer access, wi-fi use, and in-person reference services by scheduled appointment. A valid library card is required for access to the library and its services, to permit ease of contact tracing. For more information on locations, services and hours of operation, or to book an appointment, call 519-337-3291 ext. 5900 (toll free 1-866-324-6912 ext. 5900) or visit lclibrary.ca;
- Sarnia Library Theatre will only be made available to community organizations for digital recording and broadcast of live performances and/or practice and instructional purposes, with no audience access.
The Cultural Service Division asks patrons to familiarize themselves with its guidelines to ensure cultural facilities remain a safe place for all visitors and staff. The full list of guidelines is available on the library, museum, gallery and archives websites.
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Finance, Facilities and Court Services
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Court Services
The Court Services Department has reopenedto the public with limited hours. You can pay tickets, request an extension or trial at the Court Services Department Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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All "in-person" Court Proceedings scheduled between March 16 and January 22, 2021 remain adjourned to a future court date. If you have a proceeding scheduled during this time, do not attend court in person. A notice of the new court date will be sent to you by mail.
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Beginning September 28th, 2020, Court Services County of Lambton Provincial Offences Court will hear non-trial proceedings (e.g. guilty pleas, withdrawals, first appearances, adjournments) remotely by audio conferencing.
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All limitation periods under the Provincial Offences Act have been suspended from March 16, to December 1, 2020.
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Please consider using the drop box located by the Christina Street/Lochiel Street entrance, or our online services.
- Visit lambtononline.ca/courtservices for more information, or contact us by phone (519-344-8880) or email.
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Infrastructure & Development Services
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Building Services
- Building, plumbing, and septic system permits by way of email, courier and in person application submission. Please call our office at 519-845-5420 for direction and assistance.
- All inspections are to be requested and arranged by phone. Please call 519-845-5420.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
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Long-Term Care
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- There are restrictions on visitor access to Lambton County Long-Term Care Homes. Please call the Home you wish to visit for more information.
- Adult Day Programs are beginning to resume with limited capacity. Due to capacity restrictions, no new participants are currently being accepted.
- Lambton County Connects (virtual Adult Day Program) is operating with an enhanced program schedule. French programs have been added to the current program offering.
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Public Health Services
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Office restrictions or closures:
- Lambton Public Health - access to the main office at 160 Exmouth Street in Point Edward will be restricted to the public by appointment only. Call-in options are available.
- Petrolia sub-office at 450 Blanche St. will be CLOSED.
- Forest sub-office at 59 King St. W. will be CLOSED.
Suspended programs or services:
- Prenatal Classes
- Ask a Public Health Nurse: Parent Drop-In sessions
- Early ON Drop-in support
- School Screening for Dental or Vision
- Routine/School Immunizations
- All drop-in clinic visits
Modified access to some programs or services:
Call for an appointment or get more information at 519-383-8331 or toll free 1-800-667-1839. Services are provided during standard business hours of 8:30 .a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Please note wait times may vary due to a current high volume of calls.
Full details and options at https://lambtonpublichealth.ca/restricted-access/.
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Social Services
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All social assistance, housing, homelessness prevention and children's services will be available by phone or email. Staff are contacting current clients to advise them of these changes.
Please reach out to our Social Services Division departments using the contact information below:
Phone: 519-344-2062 ext. 2100
Email: socialservices@county-lambton.on.ca
These services remain available by phone or email to all Lambton County residents who suddenly find themselves in need of financial assistance, food security or housing stability. See the Social Services options flyer for additional details.
Homelessness Prevention and Children's Services
- As of September 1, 2020, all child care centres across Ontario were permitted to operate at full capacity. Child care centres are now able to return to maximum group sizes as set out under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA). All programs are required to continue following strict health and safety measures while operating at their full licensed capacity.
- Early ON Child and Family programming is being offered virtually for the time being. In-person programming continues to be suspended at this time
- New applications to the Child Care Fee Subsidy are asked to call 519-344-2062 ext. 2201 and applications will be completed over the phone. For ongoing Fee Subsidy families, please contact your caseworker for assistance by phone or email.
Ontario Works
- Ontario Works will remain open by appointment only, by telephone or by email. Those seeking the services of Ontario Works who are not currently on assistance are asked to apply online at www.ontario.ca/socialassistance or contact the Ontario Works intake line at 519-344-2062. Those already receiving assistance should connect with their caseworker by phone, email or text.
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The Lambton Works Centre is offering virtual employment support services through Zoom, phone and email. Their friendly and knowledgeable team is ready to assist with resume and cover letter advice, interview tips, access to local jobs and referrals to educational and training options. People can speak with their caseworker or email the Lambton Works Centre to book a virtual one-on-one appointment.
- For those in the community who have experienced rental/mortgage rental or utility arrears due to the impact of COVID19, contact Ontario Works at 519-344-2062 to find out if you qualify for assistance with your arrears.
Lambton Circles
- All Lambton Circles sites have cancelled meetings until further notice. Individual and family supportive services will continue to be provided via telephone and/or email.
Housing Services
- The Housing Services Department has cancelled all non-essential office visits. Current tenants should contact the office by phone or email. Those wishing to apply for rent geared-to-income assistance or other housing related programs can access information online or contact the office at 519-344-2062 ext. 2200.
Sarnia-Lambton Local Immigration Partnership (LIP)
- All Sarnia-Lambton LIP activities and meetings have been postponed until further notice.
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