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Lambton County Archives offers vault tours for Archives Awareness Week

Wyoming, ON – In celebration of Archives Awareness Week, Lambton County Archives is opening its doors for a behind-the-scenes look at the world of archiving. On Wednesday, April 9, visitors are invited to join special drop-in vault tours at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. to explore how history is preserved.

Lambton County Archives plays a vital role in protecting our community’s past through the collection, preservation, and storage of valuable historical records. During these guided tours,...

Pop-up exhibition showcases the ancient Ukrainian art of egg decorating

Sarnia, ON – The Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery (JNAAG) is pleased to present Pysanky, a one-of-a-kind pop-up exhibition running from March 26 until April 26 featuring over 50 remarkable pysanky.

This exhibition brings together four talented area local artists, Christina Čučković, Janice Čučković, Mary Kilbreath, and Terenia Samanica, who have put their own unique spin on this centuries-old tradition.

Pysanky, the art of decorating eggs using a wax-resistance method, dates back thousands of years,...

Lambton Public Health notifying community of potential measles exposure

Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is notifying the community of a potential measles exposure having taken place on Friday, March 21, 2025 at Bethel Pentecostal Church (1565 London Line, Sarnia, ON) between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.

At this time, LPH is working to identify known contacts who may have been exposed. This exposure is not connected to either of the previously announced laboratory confirmed cases.

Anyone who may have been exposed at the above location should contact LPH at...

Avian influenza confirmed in additional poultry flock in Lambton County

Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is investigating a second confirmed report of H5N1 avian influenza in birds within Lambton County in 2025. This investigation is separate from the investigation announced on Friday, March 14 and includes close collaboration with the Ontario Ministry of Health, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA), and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to contain, monitor, and respond to the situation.

Avian influenza is a viral...

Wildlife Encounter: Birds of Prey at Lambton Heritage Museum

Grand Bend, ON – Lambton Heritage Museum invites families to enjoy a special Wildlife Encounter: Birds of Prey event on the next PA Day, Friday, April 4. In partnership with Wild Ontario, this exciting event will offer visitors the chance to see birds of prey, such as hawks and owls, up close.

Between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., visitors can meet live birds of prey and interact with their handlers to learn about the important role these birds play in Ontario's ecosystem. This educational experience...