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Lambton County Library highlights media literacy during Ontario Public Library Week

Wyoming, ON – Lambton County Library is celebrating Ontario Public Library Week (October 20-26, 2024) by highlighting media literacy and providing opportunities for people to learn about how to find, understand, evaluate, and create different types of media.

"The digital landscape is changing rapidly and new technologies like Artificial Intelligence reshape how we consume information,” said Darlene Coke, Manager, Library Services. “Critically thinking about the information we consume online is...

Lambton Public Health announces fall immunization campaign

Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is focusing on addressing access barriers for vulnerable populations as part of its fall 2024 respiratory illness season immunization campaign.

Ontario’s Ministry of Health has expanded access points with pharmacies and health care providers as the primary sources for COVID-19 and influenza (flu) vaccines, directing focus for public health units on reaching populations with limited vaccine access options.

Pharmacies and health care providers are...

Lambton County Councillors leading storytime programs at local libraries for Local Government Week

Wyoming, ON – To celebrate Local Government Week, Lambton County Councillors will visit several local libraries to help deliver storytimes across the County.

Lambton County Warden Kevin Marriott and several Councillors will help read to children during popular library programs, offering families a chance to meet their local elected representative and celebrate the important work of local government service, including library services, which serve a critical role promoting early literacy which...

Council Highlights - October 2, 2024

Wyoming, ON – At its regular meeting on Wednesday, October 2, Lambton County Council:

• Heard presentations from:
  • Kate Burns Gallagher, Executive Director, Western Ontario Wardens Caucus, regarding Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Strategic Priorities for 2024-2025, including accomplishments over the past year.
  • Stephen Turner, Manager, Lambton Emergency Medical Services, regarding updates to Lambton EMS’ Deployment Plan.
  • Sarah Churchill, Community Engagement Specialist, Social Services Division,...

Creative County Grant Program opens 2025 intake

Wyoming, ON - Beginning Monday, October 7, Lambton's Creative County Grant Program will be receiving funding applications for arts, culture and heritage initiatives occurring in Lambton County in 2025.

The Creative County Grant Program invests in new and innovative projects that build cultural capacity, strengthen the creative community, and enrich the quality of life of all residents. Organizers of new or expanding initiatives are encouraged to apply online for funding to cover up to 50 percent...