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Lambton Public Health is encouraging residents to take precautions following an ‘Orange Warning – Air Quality’ issued for Sarnia-Lambton by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and Environment and Climate Change Canada. This warning is issued when the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) is forecast to reach, or has reached, the ‘very high-risk’ category (AQHI of 10 or higher) due to wildfire smoke.

Following Environment and Climate Change Canada’s issuance of a Heat Warning for Lambton County for July 13, 2026, that is expected to continue through Wednesday or Thursday evening, an Extended Heat Warning has been issued for Lambton County by the Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Karalyn Dueck.

The Oil Museum of Canada, National Historic Site, is excited to announce the annual Black Gold Fest event will take place on Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

This community event invites visitors of all ages to celebrate Lambton County’s oil heritage through live music, heritage demonstrations, crafts and hands-on activities, food and beverage vendors, and free airbrush face painting.

Highlights from Lambton County Council's regular meeting on Thursday, July 2

A section of Indian Road (County Road 29) in the City of Sarnia is scheduled for rehabilitation beginning Monday, July 6, 2026, with work set to take place between Kathleen Avenue and Exmouth Street.

Following Environment and Climate Change Canada’s issuance of a Heat Warning for Lambton County for June 29, 2026, that is expected to continue through Friday and possibly lasting into the weekend, an Extended Heat Warning has been issued for Lambton County by the Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Karalyn Dueck.

The temporary interruption to water fluoridation has ended and fluoride levels in the municipal water supply have returned to optimal levels at the Lambton Area Water Supply System (LAWSS) following completed maintenance on the fluoridation system. Drinking water remained safe throughout the maintenance period and continues to meet all regulatory standards.

The Oil Museum of Canada, National Historic Site, invites families to a fun-filled, hands-on science experience with Mousetrap! How to Catch a Mouse with Simple Machines on Saturday, July 4 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Bright’s Grove Library will temporarily close beginning Saturday, June 27, 2026 to accommodate the construction of a significant addition onto the building as part of the City of Sarnia’s Bright’s Grove Library Expansion. The closure is expected to last 14 months, subject to the construction schedule

Lambton Heritage Museum invites the public to step back in time and experience hands-on history at Bygone Days Bash, taking place Saturday, July 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.