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Discover the power of wind at the Oil Museum of Canada’s PA Day event

Oil Springs, ON – The Oil Museum of Canada invites families to catch the breeze at its upcoming PA Day event Blown Away: The Power of Wind on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Windmills have been used throughout history to generate power for grinding grain, powering saws, and more. This engaging event offers a hands-on opportunity to discover how wind has been harnessed as a powerful energy source, from historical uses to modern renewable energy solutions.

Between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., visitors can drop-in...

2025 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton is once again partnering with Clean Harbors Canada Inc. to host Household Hazardous Waste collection events in 2025. Lambton County residents can bring their household hazardous waste to these events to be disposed of safely, for free.

Collection events will take place at the Clean Harbors Lambton Facility (4090 Telfer Road, St. Clair Township) and will run from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on the following Saturdays for the 2025 season:

• March 29
• April 26
• May 31
• June...

Lambton Public Health reporting second laboratory confirmed measles case

Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is reporting its second laboratory confirmed case of measles in an individual in Lambton County.

At this time, LPH is working to identify known contacts who may have been exposed. Members of the public may have been exposed at the following places and times:

Anyone who may have been exposed at the above locations should follow these steps:

Contact LPH at 519-383-8331 if you fall into one of the following categories:

• People with a severely weakened immune...

This Month in Lambton - March 2025

The March 2025 edition of This Month in Lambton includes the following news, service updates, programs and events:

• 2025 Household Hazardous Waste collection events
• Council approves 2025 County Budget
• Measles in Ontario
• Low-cost rabies vaccine clinics taking place in April and May
• Emergencies Lambton: Tips for during an emergency
• Emergency Preparedness Day returns Saturday, May 10
• Canada Learning Bond
• Lambton County Library updates
• Upcoming JNAAG events
• JNAAG welcoming two new exhibitions
• Discover how...

Lambton Public Health reporting laboratory confirmed measles case

Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is reporting its first laboratory confirmed case of measles in an individual in Lambton County.

At this time, LPH has followed up with all known contacts and exposures while further investigation is ongoing. Further details will be provided as necessary.

Measles is a highly contagious virus that is spread through the air when someone with measles breathes, coughs, or sneezes. The measles virus can live for up to two hours in the air. LPH is reminding...