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Lambton Public Health issues suspension orders for students with out-of-date immunization records

Point Edward, ON – On Friday, Feb. 2, Lambton Public Health (LPH) began issuing Suspension Orders to 3947 students with out-of-date immunization records as required by the Immunization of School Pupils Act, 1990 (ISPA).

Suspension orders will go into effect on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 for elementary (JK – Grade 8) school-aged students and Tuesday, March 26, 2024 for secondary (Grade 9 – 12) school-aged students.

To avoid suspension, parents or guardians must report immunizations or valid exemptions to...

Lambton Public Health issues advisory regarding increase in suspected opioid toxicity

Point Edward, ON – Due to recent reports of an increase in suspected opioid-related overdoses and deaths, Lambton Public Health (LPH) urgently recommends caution when using opioids or if using drugs not prescribed to you.

Actions you can take to prevent opioid-related poisonings include:

• Don’t mix with alcohol or other drugs,
• Don’t use alone,
• Know the signs of an opioid overdose,
• Carry a Naloxone kit.

Signs of an opioid overdose/toxicity include:

• Difficulty walking, talking, or staying awake,
• Blue or...

Family Saturday offers art-inspired fun at JNAAG this February

Sarnia, ON – The Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery invites families to participate in free events at the Gallery every Saturday this month. February’s installment of Family Saturday Studio Drop-In sessions focuses on creating magazine covers inspired by the art nouveau style.

Drop-in sessions will take place each Saturday in February between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Family Saturdays take place year-round with changing themes each month based on current exhibitions at JNAAG. February’s programs are...

Bestselling romance author Tessa Bailey kicking off Library’s Author Talk series

Wyoming, ON – Lambton County Library is introducing a new online Author Talk series to its cardholders and is planning a special Valentine’s themed event on February 8 with New York Times bestselling romance author Tessa Bailey to kick off the new program.

The Galentine’s Night Out event will begin at 7 p.m., with the livestream Author Talk with Tessa Bailey set for 8 p.m. in the Sarnia Library Theatre. Romance readers are invited to celebrate the occasion and gather with friends before the Author...