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This Month in Lambton - February 2025

The February edition of This Month in Lambton includes the following news, service updates, programs and events:

• Become a Heritage Hunter with Lambton County Archives!
• Draft budget presented to Lambton County Council
• HHW collection events
• Upcoming LWC events
• Using 211 Ontario in an emergency
• Feature Exhibit: Return of the Swans at Lambton Heritage Museum
• Have a memorable March Break with Lambton County Museums
• Volunteer with the Oil Museum of Canada
• Level up your job interview skills at the Oil Museum of...

2025 Draft County Budget presented to County Council

Wyoming, ON - Lambton County Council will be considering a net increase of 4.8% to the County property tax levy when it meets to discuss the County's 2025 budget at the Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

The 2025 Draft County Budget was presented during the Committee of the Whole meeting in Wyoming on Wednesday, February 19. The draft document calls for $101.2 million to be raised through local property taxes and total spending of $312.3 million.

The proposed 4.8% tax increase...

Lambton Public Health searching for dog following bite incident in Lambton Shores

Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health is seeking information about the location of a dog and its owner following a dog bite incident that occurred around 8:30 – 9:00 p.m. on East Parkway Drive in the Ipperwash Beach area of Lambton Shores on Saturday, Feb. 15.

The dog is described as large sized, with dark brown and black fur, resembling a mastiff and lab mix, and was unaccompanied by an owner.

If you have any information related to the location of the dog and its owner, please contact Lambton...

Lambton County Archives seeking applications for Heritage Hunters video series

Wyoming, ON – Lambton County Archives is now accepting applications from community members eager to explore their genealogical roots for a new video series called Heritage Hunters. This series will follow the Archives staff and a local resident as they work together to uncover their family story.

Each episode will journey through the historical records, personal discoveries, and connections that shape Lambton County’s past. The series aims to explore interesting stories hidden in local history...

Cold Weather Alert Issued for Lambton County - February 14, 2025

Point Edward, ON – Lambton County’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Karalyn Dueck, has issued a Cold Weather Alert for the region based on the latest forecast from Environment Canada predicting the temperature to meet the threshold of -15°C overnight beginning Monday, Feb. 17.

The alert is expected to remain in effect through Tuesday, Feb. 18, with the potential to extend beyond. The Medical Officer of Health will not issue a Cold Weather Alert termination.

A Cold Weather Alert is issued when one or...