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Lambton Student Nutrition Program thanks Noelle's Gift

Sarnia, ON - Thanks to a $28,000 donation from Noelle's Gift, 40 schools that provide a Student Nutrition Program in Lambton County will be able to purchase healthy food to feed more than 8,100 students every school day.

"Additional food funding for schools means more fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain and milk products will be available for students whenever they need it," said Leslie Palimaka, Health Promotion Assistant at Lambton Public Health.

The presentation, held today at P.E. McGibbon...

Long-Term Care homes to host annual Christmas Bazaars

Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton's three Long-Term Care Homes will be hosting their annual Christmas bazaars over the coming weeks.

The events support the activities of the Homes' Auxiliaries and will be held as follows:

• The (North Lambton) Lodge39 Morris Street, Forest10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Saturday, November 17
• The (Lambton Meadowview) Villa3958 Petrolia Line, Petrolia10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Saturday, November 24
• The (Marshall Gowland) Manor749 Devine Street, Sarnia10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Saturday, December 8

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Talk early, talk openly about cannabis

Sarnia, ON - Talking with teens can be difficult. Talking with them about drugs can be even harder.

Get the facts, know the risks and start the conversation as Lambton Public Health and its community partners present "Talking Pot with Youth" on Tuesday, November 20 at the Lambton College Event Centre. Two free sessions will be held at 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. To register, visit https://cannabisevent.eventbrite.ca.

Lisa Clark, Health Promoter with Lambton Public Health, says "Having a meaningful conversation...

Updated smoking laws in Ontario and local reporting options

Sarnia, ON - Changes to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 now restrict the use of cannabis and vapour products, in addition to tobacco, in many public locations.

Paul Buttery, Health Promoter with Lambton Public Health, says "Smoking cannabis and vaping of any substance is prohibited wherever smoking tobacco is prohibited."

In Ontario, it is illegal to consume tobacco, cannabis and use vapour products in the following locations:

• Any enclosed public space
• Any enclosed workplace, including workplace...