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This Month in Lambton - February 2024
Posted on Friday, February 23, 2024 03:08 PM
The February 2024 edition of This Month in Lambton includes the following news, service updates, programs and events:
- Household Hazardous Waste collection events
- Affordable Housing Seed Funding Program supporting creation of new housing units
- 211 Ontario
- Final call for Lambton hockey-related stories and artifacts
- Journey into the Middle Ages with Lambton Heritage Museum’s Get Medieval!
- Learn to make Ukrainian Easter eggs at Lambton Heritage Museum
- Return of the Swans feature exhibit is now open at...
2024 Draft County Budget presented to County Council
Posted on Friday, February 23, 2024 10:14 AM
Wyoming, ON - Lambton County Council will be considering a net increase of 5.5% to the County property tax levy when it meets to discuss the County's 2024 budget at the Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
The 2024 Draft County Budget was presented during the Committee of the Whole meeting in Wyoming on Wednesday, February 21. The draft document calls for $95.6 million to be raised through local property taxes and total spending of $283.7 million.
The proposed 5.5% tax increase...
Discussions between Health Units regarding the potential for voluntary merger now complete
Posted on Thursday, February 22, 2024 02:16 PM
The Boards of Health for Lambton Public Health (LPH) and Chatham-Kent Public Health (CKPH) have completed a review for a potential voluntary merger between their respective health units.
Findings from an independent consulting firm, Roving Capacity, were presented to both Boards of Health during their respective February 2024 Board meetings. While both Boards of Health indicated that a merger between Chatham-Kent Public Health and Lambton Public Health would be a merger of equals, the study found no...
County of Lambton celebrates 175th Anniversary by honouring Heritage Champions
Posted on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 01:43 PM
Wyoming, ON - As part of the County of Lambton's 175th Anniversary celebrations in 2024, Lambton County Archives is thrilled to announce the launch of the Heritage Champions Awards.
These awards seek to recognize the exceptional efforts of individuals and groups who have dedicated themselves to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of Lambton County. The awards honor outstanding individuals or organizations from each of the eleven municipalities within Lambton County. These champions have...
Lambton County Archives announces return of leap day book sale
Posted on Thursday, February 15, 2024 10:21 AM
Wyoming, ON – Lambton County Archives is pleased to announce the return of their Leap Into History! Book Sale on Thursday, February 29, 2024.
This one-day sale will take place at the Lambton County Archives between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. with a large selection of new and used local history books, genealogy books, DVDs, and more available for purchase. Prices will vary, with books priced individually and bargain tables with products of $1, $2, and $5.
“After four years, we are pleased we can once...