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Lambton Public Health reports first local case of monkeypox
Posted on Wednesday, August 03, 2022 03:04 PM
Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health is reporting the first laboratory-confirmed case of monkeypox in Lambton County.
The infected individual resides in Lambton, however they most likely acquired it outside the county. The individual is currently self-isolating at home, and LPH staff have followed up with potential close contacts.
“Although a case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Lambton, transmission is not widespread at this time,” said Dr. Sudit Ranade, acting Medical Officer of Health for...

Oil Museum of Canada hosts Virtual Talk with Drake Well Museum
Posted on Tuesday, August 02, 2022 11:14 AM
Oil Springs, ON - Oil Museum of Canada, National Historic Site, is hosting a Virtual Talk with the Drake Well Museum and Park from Titusville, Pennsylvania on Thursday, August 18, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
The Drake Well Museum and Park chronicles the birth and development of the petroleum industry in Pennsylvania as well as its growth into a global enterprise. In this talk, Drake Well Museum educator Sarah Goodison will share the history of this fascinating site and discuss its contributions to oil...

JNAAG launches two new exhibitions this summer
Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 11:03 AM
Image courtesy of artist Tracey-Mae Chambers.
Sarnia, ON – The Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery is pleased to announce two new upcoming summer exhibitions.
Tracey-Mae Chambers: Hope & Healing Canada
Friday, August 5 – Saturday, October 1, 2022
The public is invited to visit Artist Tracey-Mae Chambers as she installs her work Hope & Healing Canada on Thursday, August 4th from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., and on Friday, August 5th from 2:00 – 6:00...

This Month in Lambton - July 2022
Posted on Monday, July 25, 2022 08:54 AM
The July 2022 edition of This Month in Lambton includes the following news, service updates, programs and events:
- Roundabout construction at Nauvoo and Egremont Road intersection
- COVID-19 booster eligibility expanded
- Free summer youth programming at JNAAG
- Summer safety tips from Lambton Public Health
- Lambton Public Health celebrates Pride
- Paint Ontario returning to Lambton Heritage Museum
- Oil Museum of Canada Virtual Talk: Drake Well
- Star Gazing Party
- StoryWalk
- Used Book Sale
- Travel light and read more

Province expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for children
Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2022 04:13 PM
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)
Beginning at...