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Avian influenza confirmed in additional poultry flock in Lambton County

Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is investigating a second confirmed report of H5N1 avian influenza in birds within Lambton County in 2025. This investigation is separate from the investigation announced on Friday, March 14 and includes close collaboration with the Ontario Ministry of Health, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA), and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to contain, monitor, and respond to the situation.

Avian influenza is a viral...

Wildlife Encounter: Birds of Prey at Lambton Heritage Museum

Grand Bend, ON – Lambton Heritage Museum invites families to enjoy a special Wildlife Encounter: Birds of Prey event on the next PA Day, Friday, April 4. In partnership with Wild Ontario, this exciting event will offer visitors the chance to see birds of prey, such as hawks and owls, up close.

Between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., visitors can meet live birds of prey and interact with their handlers to learn about the important role these birds play in Ontario's ecosystem. This educational experience...

Discover the power of wind at the Oil Museum of Canada’s PA Day event

Oil Springs, ON – The Oil Museum of Canada invites families to catch the breeze at its upcoming PA Day event Blown Away: The Power of Wind on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Windmills have been used throughout history to generate power for grinding grain, powering saws, and more. This engaging event offers a hands-on opportunity to discover how wind has been harnessed as a powerful energy source, from historical uses to modern renewable energy solutions.

Between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., visitors can drop-in...

2025 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton is once again partnering with Clean Harbors Canada Inc. to host Household Hazardous Waste collection events in 2025. Lambton County residents can bring their household hazardous waste to these events to be disposed of safely, for free.

Collection events will take place at the Clean Harbors Lambton Facility (4090 Telfer Road, St. Clair Township) and will run from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on the following Saturdays for the 2025 season:

• March 29
• April 26
• May 31
• June...

Lambton Public Health reporting second laboratory confirmed measles case

Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is reporting its second laboratory confirmed case of measles in an individual in Lambton County.

At this time, LPH is working to identify known contacts who may have been exposed. Members of the public may have been exposed at the following places and times:

Anyone who may have been exposed at the above locations should follow these steps:

Contact LPH at 519-383-8331 if you fall into one of the following categories:

• People with a severely weakened immune...