News Releases
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Rescinding Local Letter of Instruction for Sports and Recreation Facilities
Point Edward, ON – Effective immediately, due to recent provincial announcements and pending changes to vaccination verification the local Letter of Instruction requiring proof of vaccination for persons entering facilities used for sport and recreational fitness activities in Lambton County is no longer in effect. The letter was developed by the health unit under the authority outlined in the Feb 28, 2022
JNAAG Launches New ExhibitionSarnia, ON – The Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of One Wave, an exhibition of photography by Newfoundland based artist Ned Pratt. The exhibition opens to the public on Friday, March 4 and continues until September 10, 2022.
Heritage Sarnia-Lambton celebrates women of Sarnia-LambtonGrand Bend, ON - The eight museums of Lambton County that make up Heritage Sarnia-Lambton will be hosting a new virtual Heritage Hour on Thursday, March 10, beginning at 7 p.m.
2022 Draft County Budget Presented to County CouncilWyoming, ON - Lambton County Council will be considering a net increase of 2.5% to the County property tax levy when it meets to discuss the County's 2022 budget at the Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 2, 2022.
Provincial Rollout of COVID-19 Vaccine Booster for Teens 12-17Point Edward, ON – Starting Friday, February 18, 2022, Ontario is expanding booster dose eligibility to youth aged 12 to 17. The recommended interval is six months (168 days) after a second dose for this age group.
COVID-19 Clinic Cancellation in Florence Due to Inclement WeatherPoint Edward, ON – Due to inclement weather and out of an abundance of caution for residents and staff, Lambton Public Health (LPH) is cancelling the COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Florence and District Community Centre, scheduled for today, February 17, 2022.
At this time, the scheduled COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Wyoming Fairgrounds will proceed to operate through the morning.
Lambton Public Health Updating COVID-19 Case ReportingPoint Edward, ON – Effective Wednesday, February 23, Lambton Public Health (LPH) is updating its online COVID-19 Surveillance Report in response to recent changes in COVID-19 testing eligibility. The frequency of reports will be updated each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning before 10:00 a.
Statement on the ongoing closure of Highway 402Wyoming, ON – The County of Lambton is continuing to monitor the ongoing closure of Highway 402 between Nauvoo Road and Oil Heritage Road, a result of an ongoing protest on the highway.
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are leading the response to this incident.
