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County opening 13 electric vehicle charging stations for public use

Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton is opening 13 publicly-available electric vehicle charging stations across the community.

The stations operate on the FLO network and were installed, in part, through funding totalling nearly $104,000 from Ontario's Ministry of Transportation.

"These charging stations represent an opportunity for our community to generate a positive impact on local greenhouse gas emissions," said Lambton County Warden Bill Weber. "This series of installations also substantially...

Mosquitos and ticks still active

Point Edward, ON - Even though summer is winding down, Lambton Public Health reminds Lambton County residents that mosquitoes and ticks are still active and precautions are needed to protect against the risk of West Nile virus (WNV) and Lyme disease.

"Mosquitoes will continue breeding until we see frost and cold temperatures, and tick activity will only slow down once we see consistent cold temperatures below freezing," says Lori Lucas, Health Protection Supervisor at Lambton Public Health. "Residents...

Lambton's Creative County Committee searching for volunteer members

Wyoming, ON - Lambton County is actively seeking two community volunteers to serve as members on the Creative County Committee.

The Creative County Committee was struck by Lambton County Council in 2012 and is tasked with promoting and advancing local arts, culture, and heritage initiatives, and administering the Creative County Grant Program (CCGP). The CCGP invests in new and expanding projects that build cultural capacity, strengthen the creative community, define the County's unique identity,...

Council Highlights - September 5, 2018

Wyoming, ON – At its regular meeting Wednesday, September 5, 2018, Lambton County Council:

• Supported a resolution from Oxford County regarding the municipality's proposal for the development of an integrated high-performance public transportation solution for southwestern Ontario.
• Confirmed $1.2 million in funding towards the completion of the Oversize Load Corridor project, removing the requirement for senior government support.Appointed Valerie Colasanti, General Manager, Social Services as the...

Extended Heat Warning issued for Lambton County - September 2018

Point Edward, ON - With the hot and humid weather continuing for the remainder of 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 overnight when a cold front is expected to move through.

An Extended Heat Warning is issued when a heat warning extends beyond two consecutive days. This is when...