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Province expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for children

Point Edward, ON – Starting Thursday, July 28, the Province of Ontario will expand eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations to additional populations.

Eligibility will be expanded to the following groups:

• Individuals aged 6 months to under 5 years will be able to receive the pediatric Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

• Immunocompromised Individuals between ages 12 and 17 will be eligible for a 2nd booster (fifth dose) at a recommended interval of 168 days (6 months) after their 1st booster (fourth dose)

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Extended Heat Warning issued for Lambton County - July 21, 2022

Point Edward, ON - With the hot and humid weather continuing, 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.

This prolonged period of hot weather is expected to continue into Saturday, July 23 and possibly into Sunday, July 24.

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

Local Teens’ Work Showcased in Upcoming Photography Exhibition

Wyoming, ON – More than 20 local teens who participated in the Take Your Shot: Teen Photo Contest organized by Lambton County Library and the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery will have their photographs on display this summer.

This year’s contest was inspired by the theme Feels Like Home and asked teens from across Lambton County to submit photos that encapsulated the feeling of home through things, places, people or pets that remind them of home or their hometowns. Between May 1 and July...

Heat Warning issued for Lambton County - July 19, 2022

Point Edward, ON - Environment and Climate Change Canada is issuing a Heat Warning for Lambton County with hot and humid weather forecast for Tuesday, July 19 through Thursday, July 21, 2022.

Heat warnings are issued when two or more consecutive days of daytime maximum temperatures are expected to reach 31°C or warmer and nighttime minimum temperatures are expected to sit at 20°C or warmer or when two or more consecutive days of humidex values are expected to reach 40°C or higher. In high temperatures...