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Implementing Age-Friendly Best Practices into Your Workplace Launches in Sarnia-Lambton
Posted on Wednesday, March 09, 2022 02:13 PM
Point Edward, ON – To support the largest growing demographic in Lambton County, adults 55 and older, Lambton Public Health partnered with Age-Friendly Sarnia-Lambton and the Older Adult Care Pathway Steering Committee to develop an age-friendly e-learning certificate course.
The Age-Friendly Best Practice for Businesses and Service Providers course is a result of the Inclusive Communities Grant from the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility received in 2021. The goal of the e-learning...
Routine Immunizations for School: Book an Appointment for a Catch-Up Clinic
Posted on Monday, March 07, 2022 11:20 AM
Point Edward, ON – As Ontario reopens and we transition back to some sense of normalcy, it is important to continue to make protecting our health a priority. A part of that return is offering vaccines to specific eligible individuals. As a result of school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccines were not offered at school, but eligibility has been extended and appointments are now available.
If your child is in Grade 7 to 12 this school year (2021/2022), or born between 2004 and 2009, they...

County of Lambton terminates State of Emergency
Posted on Friday, March 04, 2022 09:30 AM
Wyoming, ON - At approximately 9:15 a.m. on Friday, March 4, 2022, the County of Lambton terminated its State of Emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.
The County believes it is now positioned to respond to COVID-19 within its normal resources and processes. The County Emergency Control Group will continue to monitor the pandemic's impact on County operations and is prepared to escalate its response, should the local...
Council Approves 2022 County Budget
Posted on Wednesday, March 02, 2022 02:07 PM
Wyoming, ON - Lambton County Council has approved a net levy rate increase of 2.5% to the County property tax levy, finalizing the County's 2022 Budget through a virtual Council meeting this morning.
In total, the budget calls for spending $246.9 million in 2022, $85 million of which will be raised through local property taxes.
"The 2022 County Budget, as approved, ensures prudent financial planning for our community as we look to future needs and gradually transition away from impacts of the COVID-19...

Lambton County Library Celebrates Going Fine Free
Posted on Wednesday, March 02, 2022 11:13 AM
Wyoming, ON – Lambton County Library has joined major libraries across the country and has adopted a fine free policy. The change took effect at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, March 1 when Lambton County Library removed fines from thousands of card holder accounts.
“We are proud to take this step in creating a more accessible service for our residents,” says Andrew Meyer, General Manager, Cultural Services Division. “The elimination of overdue fines is an important step to help remove financial barriers...