Posts Tagged ‘lambton county’
OPP looking for driver that caused blackout then left scene
Lambton OPP say they are continuing to investigate a single vehicle crash that caused more than $3,000 to hydro equipment on Rokeby Line last Friday (Oct. 19). The incident, which occurred around 3:30 p.m., resulted in a power outage to those living in the area of Rokeby and Nauvoo Road in Brooke-Alvinston. When neighbours in [...]
OPP say house that burned was subsequently target of theft
Lambton OPP say a residence in the 4400 block of Oil Springs Line in Oil Springs that was heavily damaged in a fire Oct. 17 was subsequently broken into, with a Browning crossbow and a personal safe containing documents stolen. The building had been secured and the owners were living elsewhere at the time of [...]
Embrace fall for all its glory
The breeze is brisk, the colours are changing, and pumpkins are being sat outside every porch. Fall has arrived. How are people welcoming the new season? Most likely many are sitting inside, curled up on the couch reading a book or watching a football game. What many people in Lambton County don't realize is [...]
Flu shot clinics will begin Oct. 25
Even though the peak of influenza season may be months away, it’s not too early to get your flu shot. Beginning October 25, the County of Lambton Community Health Services Department will launch community seasonal influenza vaccine (flu shot) clinics using a variety of delivery options to improve access, choices and reduce wait times for [...]
Bluewater Health gets ready to mark National Infection Control Week starting Monday
‘Spread Knowledge, Not Infection’ is the theme of this year’s National Infection Control Week, October 15 to 19, coordinated by the Community and Hospital Infection Control Association (CHICA) of Canada. To mark the week in hospital, Bluewater Health is focusing on the importance of preventing the transmission of infection through action such as hand hygiene, [...]
OPP charge driver of pickup with racing, driving with altered licence
Lambton OPP say they stopped a driver of a Ford pickup yesterday (Oct. 10), charging him with having an altered driver’s licence and driving at least 50 km/h over the posted limit of 80 km/h. The incident, which occurred around 10:20 p.m. in area of Highway 40 near LaSalle Line, was confirmed by radar, say [...]
Circles program has life-changing effect on local single mother
Crystal Fach has come full circle. The 32-year-old single mother of two knows what it is like to live in poverty, struggle with self-esteem and other socio-economic issues. Three years ago Crystal became involved with Lambton County’s Circles program, a unique anti-poverty initiative in Sarnia-Lambton. The first program of its kind in Canada, it uses [...]
Lambton Children’s Safety Village to develop safety program Village
Children are always taught to be careful. Starting from young ages, they get lessons like "Don't talk to strangers" and "Don't touch the stove." What about all of the information teachers and parents didn't remember to give them? There have been changes in the world and the advances in technology have opened up a whole [...]
Call centre company plans job fair to evaluate local employment market
HGS Canada, a call centre company, is coming to Sarnia for a two-day "job fair" in which the firm, formerly known as OLS, will assess the local employment market. The job fair is planned for October 29 and 30 at the Lambton Inn, 1457 London Road from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Candidates interested in [...]
Vehicle left unattended is relieved of gift cards
Sometime over the weekend, a vehicle left unattended at a St Clair Parkway parking lot north of Corunna was entered. Stolen was $200 in gift cards. Three were described as $50 Visa gift cards, and two $25 American Express cards. There are no suspects, say Lambton OPP. Vehicle owners are reminded to always lock [...]
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THE SHOW: St. Clair’s ‘A Family Affair,’ Hotel California, RIBFEST, world record for air guitar, and INDIEFEST
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Pipeline reversal would good for local business, says Chamber CEO
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INDIEFEST: Third night of live music concert series a charm, independent artists deliver the goods
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