This Month in Lambton - February 2026

The February 2026 edition of This Month in Lambton includes the following news, service updates, programs and events:

• Council approves 2026 County Budget
• 211 Ontario
• Lambton Heritage Museum holds Sunset Photo Contest
• Feature exhibit Return of the Swans at Lambton Heritage Museum
• Beginner Genealogy workshop returns to Lambton County Archives
• Volunteer with the Oil Museum of Canada
• Last chance to experience Boundaries at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery
• Now Showing at Sarnia Library Theatre: The Librarians (2025)

Council approves 2026 County Budget

Lambton County Council has approved a net levy rate increase of 3.72% to the County property tax levy, finalizing the County's 2026 Budget at the Council meeting held on Wednesday, February 4.

Read more in the 2026 County Budget news release.

211 Ontario

In large scale emergencies that have the potential to create a surge in public inquiries, Lambton County may work with 211 Ontario to field calls from the public.

When activated, calling 2-1-1 or visiting 211Ontario.ca will provide you with the latest information about the emergency. Details may include information about relief assistance or instructions to help protect public health and safety.

Remember, when a disaster strikes, calling 9-1-1 should only be used to report emergencies or request assistance from police, fire, or emergency medical services (ambulance), not to obtain information.

Day-to-day, 211 Ontario provides public information about community and social services. Service is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year in 175 languages.

For more information about the use of 211 Ontario during emergencies, visit EmergenciesLambton.ca.

Lambton Heritage Museum holds Sunset Photo Contest

Celebrate the beauty of golden hour along the lakeshore with Lambton Heritage Museum’s Sunset Photo Contest. Share your best Lake Huron sunset photo for the chance to win the grand prize and have your work displayed in the Huron Glow Collection in the upcoming feature exhibition Bluewaterland.

Whether you captured a fiery orange sky, a serene pastel evening, or two toddlers digging in the sand past their bedtime, we want to see how Lake Huron’s sunsets inspire you! Submit your photos online at lambtonmuseums.ca/sunset by March 8.

Feature exhibit Return of the Swans at Lambton Heritage Museum

Discover the magic of the Tundra Swan migration with Lambton Heritage Museum’s feature exhibition Return of the Swans! Explore the history and science behind one nature’s most majestic spectacles, including informative displays, a fun swan-themed trivia challenge, and origami swan station. This exhibit is available until April 4 and is included with regular Museum admission.

If you’re heading out on the road to see Tundra Swans in-person, remember to check the Migration Calendar at www.returnoftheswans.com to get the most up to date information on swan sightings in our area.

Beginner Genealogy workshop returns to Lambton County Archives

Discover your roots with Beginner Genealogy at Lambton County Archives! Our popular workshop series is back for another six-week session to 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 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday afternoons from February 26 to April 2. Space is limited and registration is required. Register now at lambtonmuseums.ca/archives-calendar.

Volunteer with the Oil Museum of Canada

Looking to give back or earn community involvement hours? Volunteering at the Oil Museum of Canada is a meaningful way to support your community while being part of something special. We offer a variety of roles to suit, from helping behind the scenes to supporting on-site activities. We’ll be looking for extra hands at several upcoming spring and summer events, including Black Gold Fest on July 18 and the Wheels & Wells Car Show on August 22. Along the way, you’ll meet great people, build new skills, and uncover some cool local history.

For more information and to fill out a volunteer application, visit oilmuseum.ca.

Last chance to experience Boundaries at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery

From rural Ontario to global conflict zones, Larry Towell’s deeply human work in Boundaries explores land, identity, resistance, and survival. A listening room featuring his music and poetry adds another layer to this immersive experience.

Go beyond the frame. Join us for a special guided tour of Boundaries, the powerful four-decade retrospective of internationally acclaimed photographer Larry Towell, on Thursday, March 12 at 7 p.m.

Register today to reserve your spot on the special guided tour at jnaag.ca.

Don’t miss your chance to explore this remarkable exhibition before it closes on March 21, 2026.

Now Showing at Sarnia Library Theatre: The Librarians (2025)

Monday, March 9, 2026
8:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Sarnia Library Theatre

Don’t miss “The Librarians” (2025), a powerful new documentary following librarians on the frontlines of the fight against book bans. As sweeping censorship efforts target hundreds of titles in Texas, Florida, and beyond, librarians unite to defend intellectual freedom and the right to read.

Timely, thought-provoking, and deeply relevant, this 92-minute film shines a light on democracy, resistance, and the courage to stand up for access to information.

All library film screenings are free - join us!

Looking Ahead

9 a.m., March 4, 2026 - Lambton County Council Meeting
9 a.m., March 18, 2026 - Committee of the Whole ** at the call of the Warden, if required

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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