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Lambton Public Health Launches Survey for Residents 55+ and their Caregivers

Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is announcing the launch of an Older Adult Care Pathway survey, directed to adults aged 55+ and their caregivers.

The survey was developed as part of the Inclusive Communities Grant Fund that LPH was awarded from the Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility in March 2021. The work from this grant will inform the Older Adult Care Pathway Project, which builds on the elements initiated by the Age-Friendly Sarnia 2017 action plan.  The goal is to expand...

Heritage Museum Launches Name The Bear Contest

Grand Bend, ON – With the recent sightings of a large black bear, or mukwa, in Lambton County, Lambton Heritage Museum has launched a “Name The Bear” contest on social media, which has generated some very symbolic name suggestions thus far.

"The black bear came to our area at an emotionally difficult time as people across Canada struggle with the discoveries of unmarked graves at former residential school sites,” said Dana Thorne, Curator/Supervisor at Lambton Heritage Museum. “Some of the contest...

Heat Warning issued for Lambton County - July 5, 2021

Point Edward, ON - With the hot and humid weather expected to continue today, Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a Heat Warning for Lambton County. 

A heat warning is issued when two consecutive days are forecast to have a daytime high temperature greater than or equal to 31⁰C, and a nighttime temperature greater than or equal to 20⁰C or a humidex greater than 40⁰C.

In high temperatures and humidity, your body may not be able to cool properly which can lead to heat exhaustion or...