County of Lambton
789 Broadway Street, Box 3000 N0N 1T0 Wyoming, ON, Canada

The County of Lambton's Community Partner, Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership, is looking for a Small Business Enterprise Centre Senior Advisor. Please visit our Job Board for further details: https://www.lambtononline.ca/jobs.

Lambton Public Health officially began its COVID-19 Immunization program today at Trillium Villa Nursing Home, in Sarnia. The first recipient of the vaccine was... Valerie Verberg. At 88 years young, Valerie was thrilled to be the first recipient of the COVID-19 vaccine. I feel great, she said. I can’t believe I was the first one! Learn more: https://lambtonpublichealth.ca/lambton-public-health-offic/ See more

Lambton County's Medical Officer of Health Dr. Sudit Ranade participated in a live COVID-19 vaccine video Q&A session with local media this morning. If you missed it live, you can watch the full video below. Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine and the local distribution plan at www.getthevaccine.ca

The administration team of Lambton Meadowview Villa has learned that a staff member has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. People living in the long-term c...are home and their families were notified of the positive case, and informed that as a result, Lambton Public Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at the Home, in the Finch Lane neighbourhood. Read the full news release here: http://bit.ly/2KVHhqX See more

Ontario is ordering a Provincewide Shutdown requiring Ontarians to stay at home as much as possible to stop the spread of COVID19. These time-limited measures ...will protect health system capacity and save lives by breaking the current trend of COVID-19 transmission. The Provincewide Shutdown will come into effect on Dec. 26 at 12:01 a.m. and will be evaluated after 14 days in Northern Ontario and after 28 days in Southern Ontario, to determine if it is safe to lift any restrictions or if additional time is required. All Ontarians are advised to stay home as much as possible with trips limited to necessities such as food, medication, medical appointments, or supporting vulnerable community members. Learn more: news.ontario.ca//ontario-announces-provincewide-shutdown-t

The administration team of North Lambton Lodge has learned that a resident has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. People living in the long-term care home ...and their families were notified of the positive case, and informed that as a result, Lambton Public Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at the Home, in the Pine Lane neighbourhood. Read the full news release here: http://bit.ly/3rGYTHF See more

The first 500 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Lambton County today. Learn more in this news release from Lambton Public Health.

Stay safe and stay healthy this holiday season. Know the signs and symptoms of #COVID19 and where to go for help. Always remember to seek out medical attention when you need it. Learn more https://bit.ly/2WJyt9G

Emergency child care for school aged children of essential worker families will be offered at 4 sites across Lambton County for the week of January 4 - 8. Learn more about locations, eligibility and how to apply in the information sheet available here: https://bit.ly/3aSqSyc

Yesterday, Lambton County Council elected the Warden and Deputy Warden for the 2021-2022 term. Please join us in welcoming Warden Kevin Marriott (Mayor, Enniskillen Township) and Deputy Warden Bev Hand (Mayor, Village of Point Edward) to their new roles on County Council. The County would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Lambton Shores Mayor Bill Weber who served as Lambton County Warden over the past four years. We are grateful for your dedication to the role and your ongoing commitment to the Lambton County community. Read the full news release here: https://bit.ly/2JxL0dp

Lambton Public Health will be modifying the COVID-19 surveillance reporting schedule during the holidays. Details are provided in the linked news release: https://lambtonpublichealth.ca/covid-19-surveillance-repor/

The County of Lambton has the following Summer Student/Vacation Relief job opportunities available on their Job Board - www.lambtononline.ca/jobs 1. Community Services Administration Summer Student -1 Position - Sarnia, Petrolia and Forest 2. Therapeutic Clerk Summer Student -1 Position - Sarnia, Petrolia, and Forest 3. Quality Resource Worker Summer Student - 1 Position - Sarnia, Petrolia and Forest 4. Administration Summer Student - 2 Positions - Sarnia or Petrolia ... 5. Activity Aide Summer Student - 3 Positions - Sarnia, Petrolia or Forest 6. Personal Support Worker - Vacation Relief Positions - Sarnia, Petrolia or Forest 7. Dietary Aide - Vacation Relief Positions - Sarnia, Petrolia, or Forest. 8. Groundskeeper/Maintenance Assistant Summer Student - 2 Positions - Sarnia or Petrolia Click the link above for further details! See more

The County of Lambton has the following job opportunities available on their Job Board - www.lambtononline.ca/jobs 1. Resident Care Assistant - 2 Temporary Part Time Positions - Petrolia 2. Resident Care Assistant - Temporary Part Time - Forest 3. Recreation & Leisure - Part Time - Forest 4. Branch Assistant - Part Time - Petrolia, Florence, Inwood, Oil Springs, Shetland, Alvinston... 5. Branch Assistant - Part Time - Arkona, Forest, Grand Bend, Port Franks, Thedford, Watford 6. Registered Nurse - Temporary Regular Part Time - Forest 7. Personal Support Worker - Part Time Positions - Sarnia, Petrolia or Forest 8. Registered Nurse - Part Time Positions - Sarnia, Petrolia or Forest Click the link above for further details! See more

The Snow Emergency of 2010 reinforced that everyone needs to prepare for the onset of severe winter weather. Visit www.EmergenciesLambton.ca to learn how you can prepare for emergencies at home and on the road.

The County of Lambton has the following job opportunity available on their Job Board - www.lambtononline.ca/jobs - Resident Care Assistant - 3 Temporary Part Time Positions - Sarnia Click the link above for further details!

Happy holidays from your friends at Lambton County Library. #LCLibrary #HappyHolidays

The deadline to apply for the Digital Transformation Grant through Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership is fast approaching! Learn more at www.sarnialambton.on.ca/dms.

Due to the inclement weather, all Lambton County Library locations and Library Headquarters will be closed today at 12 p.m. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

With the sharp increase in COVID cases in the past week, Lambton Public Health (LPH) has determined several connections between formal and informal social gathe...rings that have resulted in multiple positive COVID cases, which public health is actively investigating. All close contacts will be informed by Lambton Public Health, and required to isolate themselves. Details: https://lambtonpublichealth.ca/public-covid-exposure-event/ See more

"The best part of the event was everyone working together to help so many that were strangers and the safety protocols that we had in place worked very well. I ...was very proud of everyone who did what they could to provide comfort and shelter to others... rescue the stranded... and open the county back up so quickly in such an unselfish way." - excerpt from a submission by Steve Arnold who was Warden of Lambton County when the 2010 major snow event occurred. Interested in hearing more about Snowmageddon or sharing your story? We are hosting a live Virtual Community Forum via zoom tonight. You can register by following the link https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DBtZMez8SU-I3xMgj2rUxQ. Stay tuned to #LCArchives as we share more stories throughout the day and in the coming weeks. You can also share your story on lambtonarchives.ca. We thank everyone for the wonderful submissions thus far!

Register now for Lambton County Archives community discussion - taking place tomorrow night - on the 10th anniversary of the 2010 Snow Emergency. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DBtZMez8SU-I3xMgj2rUxQ

Building Closure Notice: Please note the Administration Building in Wyoming will be closed Tuesday, December 1, 2020 as of 12 p.m. (noon) due to inclement weather.

Are you looking for fun, family-friendly outdoor activities to do this winter? Did you know you can borrow snowshoes from Lambton County Library? Learn more in the December edition of This Month in Lambton: https://bit.ly/3mdVyM6

The next Lambton County Committee meetings are taking place Wednesday, November 18 at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. View the agendas and access the live stream here: https://calendar.lambtononline.ca/meetings

Join Lambton County Archives at 7 p.m., this Wednesday, November 18 for a discussion on 'Snowmaggedon' - the 2010 Snow Emergency. Register through Zoom here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DBtZMez8SU-I3xMgj2rUxQ

The County of Lambton is continuing to accept applications for funding through the Lambton Renovates and Homeownership Down-Payment Assistance programs. For further information and to download an application, please visit http://www.lambtononline.ca/lambtonrenovates and http://www.lambtononline.ca/homeownership.

Many participants in our look back at Snowmaggedon note their own personal preparedness has improved with the storing of non-perishable food, water, candles, and flashlights in their homes, the use of generators, and the monitoring of trusted weather sites. For more information on preparing for the next emergency, visit www.EmergenciesLambton.ca.

Exciting news from SWIFT Rural Broadband as projects continue to move forward in the County. Execulink Telecom has begun construction of a new FTTH network to improve broadband services in Lambton Shores and Plympton-Wyoming.

The County of Lambton's Community Partner, the Township of Enniskillen, is looking for an Administrative Assistant. Please visit our Job Board for further details - https://www.lambtononline.ca/jobs

The Canatara Cabin is on the move! Learn more about the cabin's move to Lambton Heritage Museum and the fundraising now underway to support its restoration in this month's edition of This Month in Lambton: https://bit.ly/3mdVyM6

Local social service providers have created a document outlining local social service resources as well as their operating hours over the holiday season. This resource includes information for services providing: - Basic needs (income, shelter, food) - Health and COVID testing sites - Transportation... - Safety and security - Employment - Mental health and wellness See the document here: https://bit.ly/3oLzEBs See more

A holiday safety message from Dr. Sudit Ranade, Medical Officer of Health for Lambton County. #COVID19 #SafeHolidays Learn more: https://lambtonpublichealth.ca/2019-novel-co/safe-holidays/

Since the Snow Emergency of 2010, many Lambton residents say they've begun storing non-perishable snacks in their vehicles, as well as extra blankets and outdoor winter clothing. Other winter travel preparedness measures include keeping the gas tank full, keeping your cell phone charged, and checking trusted weather apps before heading out. For more preparedness tips, visit www.EmergenciesLambton.ca