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Heat Warning issued for Lambton County - July 26, 2019

Point Edward, ON - With the prediction of hot and humid weather for Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28, Environment and Climate Change Canada is issuing a Heat Warning for Lambton County. In high temperatures and humidity, your body may not be able to cool properly which can lead to heat exhaustion or even heat stroke.

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

Lambton Public Health searching for dog that bit woman - July 2019

Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health is seeking information about the location of a dog and its owner after a woman was bitten around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24 at the Bright's Grove Music Festival in Kenwick Park, Bright's Grove.

The dog, described as medium-sized brown dog, possibly a boxer or boxer mix, was walking on a leash with a man. The victim did not get any contact information of the owner.

If you have information relating to the location of the dog and its owner, contact Lambton...

Heat Warning issued for Lambton County - July 18, 2019

Point Edward, ON - With the hot and humid weather continuing in the area, Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a Heat Warning for Lambton County. In high temperatures and humidity, your body may not be able to cool properly which can lead to heat exhaustion or even heat stroke.

The warning will likely remain in effect until Sunday when conditions are expected to ease.

A heat warning is issued when two consecutive days are forecasted to have a daytime high temperature greater than or equal...

Lambton Public Health launches new website

Point Edward, ON - Lambton Public Health is pleased to launch its new website - lambtonpublichealth.ca - to better reflect the role of public health in the community, to improve functionality, and to enhance overall user experience.

"We brought together content from a number of program areas to be more focused on general information needs, while offering multiple pathways to connect to public health for more specific questions and concerns," said Dr. Sudit Ranade, Lambton County's Medical Officer...

Horse-drawn wagon tours return to the Oil Museum of Canada

Oil Springs, ON - The Oil Museum of Canada and Fairbank Oil Fields are pleased to announce the return of horse-drawn wagon tours for the 2019 summer season.

These family-friendly tours departing from the Oil Museum of Canada will run every Sunday throughout the summer, weather dependent. Tours will depart at 12:00, 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. each Sunday until September 1, 2019 and are included in the price of museum admission.

The 45-minute guided tour escorts guests through the historic Fairbank Oil Fields,...