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Broadband internet expansion in Lambton County

Wyoming, ON - On Friday, May 24, Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology Inc. (SWIFT) announced the launch of a targeted broadband project to improve access to high speed internet in homes and businesses throughout Lambton County, in partnership with the provincial and federal government.

SWIFT representatives announced the $11.2 million project along with Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MPP and Ontario Minister of Infrastructure Monte McNaughton, Sarnia-Lambton MPP Bob Bailey, Ontario Minister of Agriculture,...

Keep wells safe during flood conditions - May 2019

Sarnia, ON - Lambton Public Health encourages residents with private wells to test their water supply as soon as possible if their well has been flooded.

Recent high-water levels and flood conditions, caused by rain, could allow harmful bacteria to enter the drinking water supply rendering the water supply unsafe for consumption.

Theresa Warren, Public Health Inspector at Lambton Public Health, says "Until you can test your well water, use bottled water for daily use including drinking, making infant...

Sarnia-Lambton prepares to host visitors from the Intelligent Community Forum

Sarnia-Lambton, ON - Sarnia-Lambton will be bustling with activity next week as the community welcomes representatives from the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF).

The guests, in town Wednesday, April 24 through Friday, April 26, will be touring Sarnia-Lambton as part of ICF's Intelligent Community of the Year competition. Earlier this year, Sarnia-Lambton was named among ICF's Top7 Intelligent Communities after being listed one of its Smart21 Communities worldwide in each of the last four years.

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Routes to Roots Workshop Series - April 2019

Wyoming, ON - Lambton County Archives (LCA) will be hosting a year-long workshop series focusing on genealogical research and archival preservation.

The workshop series kicks off with a four-week beginner's genealogy program called Routes to Roots, taking place on Tuesday, September 10, September 24, October 8 and October 22. Participants will learn how to begin uncovering their family history using resources both online and in the Archives collection, including a behind the scenes tour of the Archives...