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Great Big Crunch

Sarnia, ON - Today, more than 12,500 Lambton County students, led by 201 at Bosanquet Public School in Thedford, celebrated healthy food choices at school with a Great Big Crunch.

The synchronized crunch of fresh, local apples showcased the importance of healthy eating and highlighted the role of the Student Nutrition Program to provide healthy food choices.

“The Great Big Crunch is a health-packed event that celebrates nutrition and school harmony," said Leslie Palimaka, Health Promotion Assistant...

Building an integrated community care model for Sarnia-Lambton

Sarnia, ON - Thanks to a $591,300 grant from the Ontario Health and Well-Being Grant Program, Lambton Public Health (County of Lambton), and its community partners are planning to create an age-friendly community.

The two-year project will strengthen and build community support and health services identified in the Age-Friendly Sarnia Community Action Plan. Priorities include an integrated community care model for Sarnia-Lambton linking health and social sectors to support seniors, who are aging...

Don't pass on the shot or the flu

Point Edward, ON - Not everyone can protect themselves against the flu, so taking a pass on the flu shot means anyone can pass the flu virus to others, especially to those already at risk of influenza-related complications.

Whether you're a teacher, health-care worker, or welcoming a new baby to the family, everyone has a reason to get the flu shot. What's yours?

FREE seasonal flu shots will soon be available across Lambton County to all Lambton residents at:

• 6 community clinics
• 33 Lambton...

Lambton Public Health searching for dogs that bit man

Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health is seeking information about the location of two dogs and their owner following a dog bite incident that occurred around 1:00 p.m. on October 6, 2018 along the Blackwell Trail in Sarnia.

The dogs, described as black border collies with white chests, were seen by the victim walking with their owner on the Blackwell Trail.

If you have any information relating to the location of the dogs and their owner, please contact Lambton Public Health at 519-383-8331 ext....

County's credit rating affirmed at 'AA-/Stable'

Wyoming, ON - S&P Global has again affirmed its 'AA-/Stable' credit rating for the County of Lambton.

In its 2018 review, S&P Global noted the County's 2017 budgetary performance was better than anticipated, with stronger operating margins and after-capital surpluses. It added that it believes the County has a "healthy liquidity cushion" that will allow it to advance its capital needs while maintaining a minimal debt burden through 2020.

"S&P Global's rating validates the effectiveness...