Changes, Closures and Cancellations

The Judith and Norman Alix Art Gallery, Lambton Heritage Museum, Oil Museum of Canada, National Historic Site, and Lambton County Archives will reopen to the public on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. In advance of re-opening to the public, the museums, Gallery, and Archives ask patrons to pre-book their visit online and to familiarize themselves with all guidelines to ensure cultural facilities remain a safe place for all visitors and staff. 

Lambton County Library locations are open to the public with reduced capacity limits in place. Locations are offering: curbside pickup service, in-person browsing, wi-fi use and academic research as capacity limits allow, and scheduled computer use. For more information on locations and updated hours of operation visit lclibrary.ca.

Sarnia Library Theatre will be re-opening its doors on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Theatre is available to rent by individuals and community organizations with guidelines to ensure the safety of staff and visitors. To learn more about the Sarnia Library Theatre and guidelines for use, please visit lclibrary.ca/theatre.  

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.

Court Services

Court Services Department public service counter is open for in-person administration services and in-person fine payments. The Court Services Department is currently located at the Western Sarnia-Lambton Research Park, Building 1020, Suite 200 S. Hours of operation are from Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Updates on public access, in-person court appearances, attending virtual court proceedings and online payments can be found at lambtononline.ca/courtservices.  Additional updates will be provided as they become available.

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. 

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 currently paused, until further notice.

Lambton County Connects (virtual Adult Day Program) programs are available. French programs have been added to the current program offering.

Lambton Public Health staff have been redirected to support the COVID-19 response. As a result, some routine programs and services are suspended or modified with new access requirements until further notice.

For a listing of programs/services and additional information please go to https://lambtonpublichealth.ca/2019-novel-coronavirus/service-changes/.

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

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.

Children's Services

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 applicants for the Child Care Fee Subsidy can complete their application online at www.LambtonOneHSN.com. For ongoing Fee Subsidy families, please contact your caseworker for assistance by phone or email.

Homelessness Prevention

If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness please contact the Ontario Works application line at 519-344-2062 for emergency assistance.  

Ontario Works

Ontario Works is open by appointment as well as by telephone or email.

If you need Ontario Works assistance you can apply online at www.ontario.ca/socialassistance or contact the Ontario Works application line at 519-344-2062. If you are already receiving Ontario Works assistance connect with your caseworker by phone 519-344-2062, email or by text at 1-226-212-7286.

Documents including income reporting statements can be submitted electronically via email to your caseworker, through a MyBenefits account, or by regular mail.

Payments are being sent via direct bank deposit, reloadable payment cards or mail. Notify your caseworker of any changes to your address or banking information immediately. If you do not have direct bank deposit or a reloadable payment card, contact your caseworker to get set up with one of these convenient payment options.

MyBenefits is an online account which allows you to receive information about your Ontario Works assistance, submit income reporting and shelter expense changes, as well as communicate and share documents with your caseworker. To register for MyBenefits please visit www.ontario.ca/MyBenefits or for more information about MyBenefits please connect with your caseworker.

The Lambton Works Centre is currently under construction. Please connect with your caseworker for information on available education, training, and employment support opportunities. 

Lambton Circles

The Circles program is being provided virtually. For more information or to contact please visit lambtoncircles.com.

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 will continue virtually for the foreseeable future.