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Bill Weber acclaimed Lambton County's 158th Warden

Wyoming, ON - Lambton Shores Mayor Bill Weber will be serving a second consecutive term as Lambton County Warden.

Weber was acclaimed to the position by his peers on Lambton County Council this morning and will serve as the 158th Warden of Lambton County. The County Warden is the Head of Council for The Corporation of the County of Lambton.

"I wish to extend my deepest gratitude to Lambton County Council for the opportunity to serve in this capacity for another two years," said Warden Weber. "The...

Lambton's Creative County Grant program supports 23 initiatives for 2019

Wyoming, ON - Lambton's Creative County Grant Program will be supporting 23 local arts, cultural, and heritage projects in 2019.

At a recent meeting, the Creative County Committee approved $126,325 in funding support, contributing to an estimated investment of over $1.47M in local cultural investment by various community organizations. The grant funds will support the following initiatives:

• $10,000 to Tourism Sarnia-Lambton to support the heritage event 2019 Tall Ships Challenge® Great Lakes 2019...

County purchases former CIBC building in downtown Sarnia

Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton has purchased the former CIBC building located at 190 Front Street North in Sarnia.

The purchase for the 8,180 square foot facility, at $1.025 million, closed on Tuesday, November 27.

The County-owned and operated Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery already occupies the second floor of the building pursuant to a lease agreement with CIBC, a lease that will terminate on account of the County's purchase of the property.

"This building provides many opportunities...

Traffic delays expected Friday at Lakeshore and Murphy intersection

Wyoming, ON - Motorists are being advised to avoid the County Road #7 (Lakeshore Road) - Murphy Road intersection in the City of Sarnia this Friday (November 16).

Significant traffic delays are anticipated as the intersection is scheduled for intermittent closures to accommodate the conclusion of paving work on Lakeshore Road.

The project also includes the paving of Lakeshore Road east of the intersection with Murphy Road to Mater Drive and is expected to conclude next week (weather permitting).

Motorists...

Lambton County Archives to host James Gordon concert

Wyoming, ON - Lambton County Archives will be hosting solo singer-songwriter James Gordon for a concert at the Sarnia Library Theatre later this month.

The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m., Friday, November 23.

Tickets for the event are $25 and can be ordered through the EventBrite link on the Lambton County Archives' Facebook page. Like the Lambton County Archives on Facebook to receive a $5 coupon code for the event.

In his 40 year career as a solo singer-songwriter and with the ground-breaking...