The March 2025 edition of This Month in Lambton includes the following news, service updates, programs and events:
- 2025 Household Hazardous Waste collection events
- Council approves 2025 County Budget
- Measles in Ontario
- Low-cost rabies vaccine clinics taking place in April and May
- Emergencies Lambton: Tips for during an emergency
- Emergency Preparedness Day returns Saturday, May 10
- Canada Learning Bond
- Lambton County Library updates
- Upcoming JNAAG events
- JNAAG welcoming two new exhibitions
- Discover how history is preserved with a vault tour of Lambton County Archives
- Six-week Beginner Genealogy program begins at Lambton County Archives on April 3
- Learn to protect your archival documents in Preservation Lab Series: Encapsulation
- Have a wild PA Day with birds of prey at Lambton Heritage Museum
- Explore wind power fun at the Oil Museum for the April PA Day
2025 Household Hazardous Waste collection events
Do you know how to dispose of items like nail polish, nail polish remover, household cleaners, or batteries? Although these may not be items we usually consider dangerous, they are considered household hazardous waste items.
You can bring your household derived hazardous waste to one of the upcoming Household Hazardous Waste collection events and it will be disposed of by experts, at no cost to you!
Household Hazardous Waste collection events will be held at Clean Harbors Canada, 4090 Telfer Road, St. Clair Township from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on the following dates for the 2025 season:
- Saturday, March 29
- Saturday, April 26
- Saturday, May 31
- Saturday, June 21
- Saturday, September 20
- Saturday, October 25
There will also be two mobile collection events held in 2025:
- Saturday, June 7 – Lambton College Parking Lot 11 (1457 London Road, Sarnia)
- Saturday, October 4 – Public Works Forest Depot (6958 Townsend Line, Lambton Shores)
Corrosive, toxic, reactive and flammable materials will be collected at these events. These items should never be placed in a regular landfill because they can injure workers and damage our environment.
Other accepted items include pharmaceuticals (including expired prescription medications), pesticides and herbicides, fertilizers, aerosols, pool chemicals, used oil, oil filters, propane cylinders, fluorescent lights (tubes and compact), fire extinguishers, paint thinner, and oil based and latex paints and stains.
Items not accepted include: PCBs, commercial, industrial, agricultural, or radioactive wastes, electronics, and explosives (flares and ammunition).
The County’s Household Hazardous Waste collection events are for household derived hazardous materials only. Commercially generated hazardous waste, including industrial and agricultural, will not be accepted.
For more information visit lambtononline.ca/hhw or call 519-845-0801.
Council approves 2025 County Budget
Lambton County Council has approved a net levy rate increase of 5.3% to the County property tax levy, finalizing the County's 2025 Budget at the Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 5.
Read more in the 2025 County Budget news release.
Measles in Ontario
There are currently measles outbreaks in parts of Ontario. Lambton Public Health has information available on how to know if you’re immune to measles, what to do if you have been exposed, and more.
Visit the Lambton Public Health website to learn more and keep yourself protected.
Low-cost rabies vaccine clinics taking place in April and May
Lambton Public Health is holding several low-cost rabies vaccination clinics throughout Lambton County beginning in April and May.
For more information, visit the Lambton Public Health website or call 519-383-8331.
- Brooke-Alvinston-Inwood Community Centre, 3310 Walnut Street
Saturday, Apr. 26, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Rutherford Public Works Garage, 4590 Lambton Line
Saturday, Apr. 5, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. - Dawn-Euphemia Community Centre, 6213 Mill Street, Florence
Saturday, Apr. 5, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. - Cairo Public Works Garage, 1345 Cairo Road
Saturday, Apr. 12, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Enniskillen Township Works Garage, 4465 Rokeby Line
Saturday, May 10, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Oil Springs Fire Hall, 4589 Oil Springs Line
Saturday, May 3, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Emergencies Lambton: Tips for during an emergency
Emergencies are stressful and it can be difficult to think clearly about steps you need to take to protect yourself and your loved ones while the incident is occurring. Review the following suggestions for what to do during an emergency, and consider saving them in an accessible place:
- Subscribe to Sarnia-Lambton Alerts to be notified of public safety advisories in your community.
- Tune to a local radio station and listen for information and instructions from emergency officials. Do as emergency officials advise and stay away from the disaster scene. Be prepared to evacuate or shelter-in-place if advised to do so and follow all instructions carefully. The main local radio stations serving Lambton County are: 1070 AM CHOK / 103.9 FM CHOK; 99.9 FOX FM; K106.3 FM.
- Visit a municipal or news media website, or follow their official social media feeds, for information and instructions.
- Do not call 9-1-1 to look for information about an emergency. Only call 9-1-1 to report an emergency or to request police, fire or medical assistance.
- If you are looking for information following or during a major emergency, 211 Ontario will be activated by County or municipal officials to handle information calls from residents. Simply dial 2-1-1 to connect to a call-taker.
- Do not use your phone unless it is absolutely necessary (i.e. you are calling for assistance or checking on the welfare of someone who might be in trouble). Phone usage often soars during disasters, but telephone systems are not designed to allow every customer to use their phones at once. If phone networks are overwhelmed, people in need of assistance might not be able to reach 9-1-1, and emergency responders might not be able to communicate with one another.
- Keep your 72 Hour Emergency Supplies Kit handy for when you have to take shelter (i.e. during a Tornado Warning).
Emergency Preparedness Day returns Saturday, May 10
The region’s largest emergency preparedness event is back after a five-year hiatus. Emergency Preparedness (EP) Day 2025, presented by BASES Emergency Preparedness, will take place on Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lambton College. Brought to you in part by Suncor and Shell, this free, family-friendly event provides an opportunity for residents to engage with emergency responders, explore hands-on displays, and gain essential skills to manage real-life emergencies.
Follow EP Day Sarnia-Lambton on Facebook for more information and updates.
Canada Learning Bond
Did you know that over 17,000 eligible youth in Lambton County are missing out on the opportunity to have up to $2,000 put into their RESP for education after high school?
The Canada Learning Bond is money that the Government of Canada deposits directly into a child’s RESP account to help them get a head start on saving for their post-secondary education.
To find out if you’re eligible and how much your child could get from education savings grants, visit lambtonlearns.ca.
Lambton County Library updates
Lambton County Library, Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery (JNAAG), and Lambton College are partnering to offer a teen photo contest and juried exhibition. The Teen Photo Contest is open to Lambton County residents aged 13 to 18. Participants can submit up to five photos at lclibrary.ca/TeenPhotoContest from April 2 to July 6.
Wednesday, April 16 - 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Sarnia Library Theatre
Experience an evening of music with the Lambton Concert Band.
The Lambton Concert Band upholds the longstanding tradition of concert band music in Lambton County. The performing ensemble includes a variety of instruments including brass and woodwind.
Learn more and register through the Library event calendar.
Lambton County Library selects the Purple Cherokee Tomato for this year’s One Seed Lambton program. The Cherokee Purple Tomato is a highly productive heirloom, yielding large pink-purple fruits with a sweet, smoky flavour. Free seed packets are available at all Lambton County Library locations, while supplies last.
Upcoming One Seed Lambton events
- Grow Your Food
Wednesday, April 2 - 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Sarnia Library
Learn about the benefits of growing food from heirloom or open-pollinated seeds with avid backyard gardener, Denis Leblanc, and biodiversity advocate, Rachelle Floin.
- Preparing Your Garden
Tuesday, April 22 - 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Petrolia Library
Learn how to start your garden from seed with Felicia from Sycamore Farms.
Upcoming JNAAG events
Thursday, April 24 - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Elevate your photography skills with professional photographer Natali Bravo in this hands-on workshop! Learn to harness both natural and artificial light to create striking images with perfect mood and depth. Suitable for all skill levels and equipment—from smartphones to DSLRs. This program is free, but registration is required. Register online at jnaag.ca.
Thursday, April 10 - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Transform plain tote bags into personalized works of art! In this workshop, you'll learn the fundamentals of linocut printmaking as you carve your own unique design into soft linoleum, ink your printing block, and transfer your creation onto a fabric tote bag.
$50 per person (plus tax), all supplies included. Register online at jnaag.ca.
JNAAG welcoming two new exhibitions
April 25 – August 31, 2025
Experience the visionary work of Rajni Perera, one of Canada's most exciting contemporary multimedia artists. This comprehensive exhibition showcases Perera's evolution from early "mutated goddesses" to recent abstractions and sculptures.
Drawing inspiration from Sri Lankan artistic traditions, Indian miniature painting, medieval armor, and science fiction, Perera creates powerful pieces addressing feminist and diasporic themes while contemplating survival in an environmentally challenged future. Her work responds to existential threats with creativity, sharp critique, and a complex blend of hope and foreboding.
Curated by McMichael Chief Curator Sarah Milroy, this exhibition includes works from throughout the artist's career, including new pieces created specifically for this showing.
A special Members Reception will take place on Friday, May 2 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. The artist will be in attendance, and the event will include live music, drinks and light refreshments.
Learn more about becoming a member on the Membership page of the Gallery website.
April 25 – August 31, 2025
As climate change intensifies our weather patterns, artistic depictions of extreme weather continue to captivate and provoke. Drawing from our permanent collection, Storm Watch brings together historic and contemporary interpretations of nature's awesome power through the eyes of celebrated Canadian artists.
A special Members Reception will take place on Friday, May 2 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Learn more about becoming a member on the Membership page of the Gallery website.
Discover how history is preserved with a vault tour of Lambton County Archives
Celebrate Archives Awareness Week from April 7 to 13 with Lambton County Archives! This week highlights the vital role archives play in preserving our community’s stories. In celebration, Lambton County Archives is hosting behind-the-scene vault tours to share more about the world of archiving on Wednesday, April 9.
Free drop-in tours of the Archives will happen at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. These tours are perfect for everyone who loves local history, has old family photos, or is simply curious about how we save memories. You'll discover cool stories about Lambton County's past and see how we preserve the little pieces of history that tell our community's story.
No registration is needed – just drop in and unleash your curiosity. We can’t wait to share our passion for preserving memories with you!
Six-week Beginner Genealogy program begins at Lambton County Archives on April 3
Discover your roots with Beginner Genealogy at Lambton County Archives! Back by popular demand — and this time, on Thursday evenings — this six-week course will guide you through the essentials of family history research. Learn how to navigate resources online and explore the Archives collection to uncover your ancestry. Join us in-person from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursdays from April 3 to May 8.
Space is limited and registration is required. Register now through the Archives event calendar.
Learn to protect your archival documents in Preservation Lab Series: Encapsulation
Celebrate Archives Awareness Month by joining Lambton County Archives for the first event in our new Preservation Lab Series: Encapsulation. Archives staff will explore preserving paper artifacts like documents, maps, and manuscripts with a process called encapsulation. This experiential session will show you how to safely encapsulate items to ensure their longevity.
This program takes place on Wednesday, April 16 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Save your seat through the Archives event calendar.
Have a wild PA Day with birds of prey at Lambton Heritage Museum
Get ready for a PA Day adventure at Lambton Heritage Museum on Friday, April 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.!
Wild Ontario will be on-site with live owls and hawks, giving you the chance to meet these incredible birds up close and learn about Ontario’s birds of prey.
Regular Museum admission applies. Learn more on the event webpage of the Heritage Museum website.
Explore wind power fun at the Oil Museum for the April PA Day
Catch the breeze and explore the power of wind at the Oil Museum's PA Day event on Friday, April 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.!
Learn how the winds off Lake Huron are harnessed for renewable energy, then get hands-on by creating your own pinwheel and flying a fish kite. Play with wind-powered robots and discover how wind turbines generate electricity.
Regular Museum admission applies.
Looking Ahead
9 a.m., April 3, 2025 - Lambton County Council Meeting
9 a.m., April 16, 2025 - Committee of the Whole
Agendas and minutes for Committee and Council meetings are available on the online Meeting Calendar.
Open Sessions of Lambton County Council and Committee meetings are streamed live and are available for archival viewing by clicking on the links below.
Council & Committee Agendas, Minutes & Livestreams Upcoming Meeting Livestreams
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