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Chef Lynn Crawford ‘Pitches In’ at Purdy’s—catch episode this Monday

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By JOE BURD If you’re a fan of Food Network Canada, then Lynn Crawford is a familiar face to you. In her wildly popular show Pitchin' In, currently in its third successful season, the celebrated celebrity chef visits various food producers across Canada, learning how they work, and challenging herself to find the freshest and [...]

Bluewater Health working to minimize spread of infection

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Bluewater Health is raising awareness of infection control measures, inviting patients, families, visitors and staff to work together to help minimize the spread of infection. At this time of year, healthcare facilities can typically see an increased number of cases of gastrointestinal (GI) illness, and such infections as Clostridium difficile (C. difficile). While Bluewater Health [...]

Snowfest making snow in preparation for gala celebration beginning Monday

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  Snow Production is in full swing in Centennial Park as Snowfest gets ready for its opening Jan. 16. The event runs through Jan. 22. Starting Friday morning (Jan. 13) the temperature dropped enough that Snowfest volunteers were able to fire up the Wizzard snow maker and it will make snow right through the night [...]

Frauds a seemingly never-ending problem, say Sarnia Police

Sarnia Police are saying they continue to receive various fraud complaints from the within the community.  Many of these fraud scams are received in the mail, over the telephone or via e mails.  It may start with a phone call, congratulating the person answering on winning a substantial prize. Or a letter received in the [...]

Cyclist charged with riding on sidewalk after colliding with vehicle

  Sarnia Police say a 38-year-old city woman was treated for minor injuries after coming into collision with a motor vehicle near Murphy and Isabella yesterday afternoon (Jan. 12) just before 4 p.m. The cyclist is being charged under a city bylaw that prohibits cyclists from travelling on sidewalks. Police said the incident occurred as [...]

OPP responds to barricaded person incident in St. Clair Township

  Lambton OPP says it is investigating a barricaded person incident that occurred in the 900 block of White Line around 6:30 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 12) at 6:30 p.m. When police were called to check on the well being of a 44-year-old St. Clair Township man, he initially refused to come out or speak to [...]

‘Voices from Lambton’s Past’: The founder of Canada’s first commune, part 1

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By BOB McCARTHY LambtonShield.com Thanks to Phyllis Humby, author of the story last week about the Maxwell Church, an old place of worship that used to be in Camlachie. I invite anyone else who might have a story or an idea for a story about Lambton to contact me by e-mail. The town of Maxwell [...]

‘Emerging kettle at Kettle Point’

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"Emerging kettle at Kettle Point" was taken by Christine Croucher, a member of the Sarnia Photographic Club. For more information about the Sarnia Photographic Club, go to http://www.sarniaphotoclub.com/            

Retired teachers support Pathways Health Centre for Children

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Approximately 150 members of the Retired Teachers of Ontario, District 38, met for their general meeting luncheon last month at the Quality Inn. Guest speaker Tracy Drysdale, fund development officer for Pathways Health Centre for Children, spoke. Pictured is Theresa van Koverden, president of the teachers organization, (left) presenting Drysdale with a cheque for $722.

‘Pet of the Week,’ week of Jan. 11, 2012

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"Give me a name!" This two-year-old female now at the Sarnia & District Humane Society is ready for a new home—and would love to have your family be part of her life. "Pet of the Week" is presented as a public service by LambtonShield.com in cooperation with the Sarnia & District  Humane Society, Hours for [...]