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Algal bloom near Grand Bend Yacht Club NOT blue-green algae
Posted on Friday, October 06, 2023 01:06 PM
Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) has been informed by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks (MECP) that testing has confirmed that an algae bloom detected in the Ausable River/Parkhill Creek near the Grand Bend Yacht Club is not blue-green algae.
MECP is conducting further analysis on this algal bloom to determine if algal toxins are present. Results of this analysis will be communicated as soon as they become available.
Until test results are received, Lambton Public...
COVID-19 and Influenza vaccines available for high-risk populations
Posted on Thursday, October 05, 2023 09:19 AM
Point Edward, ON – Beginning today, eligible Lambton County residents can book appointments to receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine targeting the XBB 1.5 variant, as well as the annual influenza vaccine.
Individuals currently eligible to book include populations identified as being at high-risk for severe negative health outcomes this respiratory illness season. These high-risk populations include:
- Individuals 65 and over
- Individuals 6 months to 4 years of age
- Pregnant individuals
- Individuals who are...
Council Highlights - October 4, 2023
Posted on Wednesday, October 04, 2023 02:55 PM
Wyoming, ON – At its regular meeting on Wednesday, October 4, Lambton County Council:
- Heard a presentation from Steven Taylor, Chief Executive Officer of BT Engineering Inc., regarding intersection improvements at County Road 4 (Petrolia Line) and County Road 31 (Kimball Road).
- Established a Strategic Team consisting of the Warden, Deputy Warden, Chief Administrative Officer and one representative from each of the four municipal quadrants, together with County staff, to communicate with and...
Blue-green algae suspected in Ausable River
Posted on Wednesday, October 04, 2023 11:25 AM
Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is advising that the Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks (MECP) is investigating a possible blue-green algae bloom in the Ausable River, near the Grand Bend Yacht Club in Lambton Shores.
Samples were collected at the Grand Bend Yacht Club in the afternoon on October 3, 2023. The samples will be submitted to the ministry’s lab for Algal Identification and cyanotoxin analysis. The results will be provided by the MECP as soon as they become...
Humans of Lambton exhibition closing soon
Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2023 02:20 PM
Sarnia, ON – Time is running out to experience the Humans of Lambton exhibition at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery. Closing on October 14, the exhibition is a collaboration with Lambton County Library and features photographs by local students set alongside works by award-winning photographer Steven Livick.
Over the course of three months, an impressive 91 submissions poured in from talented teens residing across Lambton County. A panel of jurors faced the challenging task of selecting just 26...
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