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County welcomes new General Manager, Social Services
Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2018 12:00 AM
Wyoming, ON - Valerie Colasanti is joining the County of Lambton as General Manager, Social Services effective August 27, 2018.
Colasanti comes to the County from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent (Chatham-Kent) where she has served for nearly 30 years, including most recently as Director, Employment & Social Services for the last 15 years. During her time with Chatham-Kent, Colasanti has led a talented team of Program Managers and Supervisors who deliver a variety of social service programs including...
Always be Water Wise
Posted on Monday, July 16, 2018 12:00 AM
Sarnia, ON - When it comes to water safety Lambton Public Health and Lambton's Water Wise Committee want you to remember that water is unpredictable and the steps to stay safe are simple - wear a lifejacket or personal flotation device.
"Things can happen in a blink of an eye, so that's why you must make water safety a priority every time you're in and around water," said Lisa Clark, Health Promoter with Lambton Public Health. "Most drowning injuries and fatalities are preventable."
According to...
Extended Heat Warning issued for Lambton County - July 2018
Posted on Monday, July 16, 2018 12:00 AM
Point Edward, ON - With the prediction of hot and humid weather continuing for today, Lambton Public Health has issued an Extended 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 remain in effect until Monday night when conditions are expected to ease.
An Extended Heat Warning is issued when a heat warning extends beyond two consecutive days. This is when vulnerable...
Heat Warning issued for Lambton County - July 2018
Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2018 12:00 AM
Point Edward, ON - With the prediction of hot and humid weather Friday and continuing through the weekend, 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.
The warning will remain in effect until Monday when conditions are expected to ease.
A heat warning is issued when two consecutive days are forecasted to have a daytime high temperature...
Smurfs: Search for a smoke-free environment
Posted on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 12:00 AM
Sarnia, ON – Help Lambton Public Health and Youth CHAT (Community Health Action Team) with their search for a smoke-free world as they host Tobacco-Free Outdoor Movie Night on Friday, July 20.
The FREE event, featuring the animated movie 'Smurfs: The Lost Village', will be held at Clearwater Park from 7 p.m.-11 p.m. behind the YMCA and Clearwater Arena. Activities before the movie begin at 7 p.m.; the movie starts at dusk.
According to the Ontario Tobacco Research Unit (OTRU) about 37% of youth start...