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Council Approves 2021 County Budget

Wyoming, ON - Lambton County Council has approved a net levy rate increase of 1.75% to the County property tax levy, finalizing the County's 2021 Budget through a virtual Council meeting this morning.

In total, the budget calls for spending $240.2 million in 2021, $82.3 million of which will be raised through local property taxes.

"The 2021 budget as presented by staff maintains the expected level of service from the County while also keeping the increase at a reasonable level, considering the impacts...

Participate in One Book Lambton Programming this Spring

Wyoming, ON – Lambton County is coming together to celebrate Canadian authors and their storytelling with One Book Lambton. Throughout the month of March, the library will host a variety of programs surrounding themes from the 2020 – 2021 title selection, Every Step She Takes by K.L. Armstrong.

Programs include:

One Book Lambton – Exploring Online Freedom of Expression
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 – 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Hear lawyer, Cara Zwibel with the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, speak about...

Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force Update - March 2, 2021

Point Edward, ON – The Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force met earlier today to discuss updates to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan in Lambton County. Here are some highlights from the meeting:

As previously reported, Lambton County received its first shipment of Pfizer vaccines on February 22 (3500 doses). The Mobile Immunization Team began vaccinating the remaining retirement home residents on February 23. First doses for all non-high-risk retirement home staff were completed last week. Bluewater...

Lambton Heritage Museum hosts Virtual Talk on Canatara Cabin

Grand Bend, ON – Lambton Heritage Museum will be hosting a Virtual Talk, Putting It Back Together Again: The Log Cabin from Canatara Park, on Thursday, March 11 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. This panel presentation explores the history of the incredible building and its multiple relocations.

Dana Thorne, Curator/Supervisor from Lambton Heritage Museum will be hosting the presentation in partnership with Sandi Spaulding and Roger Hay from the "Save the Canatara Cabin" group. This local grassroots...