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Lambton County has new Medical Officer of Health
Lambton County has hired a new Medical Officer of Health, replacing Dr. Chris Greensmith, who has been in the position since 1988 in either a permanent or acting capacity. The new MOH is Dr. Sudit Ranade, who will begin work September 24. Dr. Ranade, who is currently completing his Royal College certification in Public Health and [...]
More teachers may be hired at public education board, replacing retirees
The director of education for the public school board in the area says he believes upcoming retirements and the expansion of all-day kindergarten could mean more hiring for the fall. Some 13 schools are expected to have kindergarten students in their schools all day starting in September. Jim Costello is quoted as saying a doubling [...]
Chamber meets with Queen’s Park officials in two days of presentations
On Wednesday, Sarnia-Lambton MPP Bob Bailey and the Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce wrapped up two busy days highlighting the strengths and opportunities of Sarnia-Lambton’s local economy to legislators and business leaders at Queen’s Park. Lead by Chamber of Commerce Chair Mike Elliott, and President Garry McDonald, Bailey and a large group of representatives [...]
Provincial police looking for person responsible for break, enter and theft this week
Lambton OPP said sometime between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Apr. 23, thieves entered an apartment residence in the 600-block of Broadway St, Wyoming. The exterior door to the apartment had been forced open, breaking the frame. Thieves allegedly stole a Hewlett Packard desktop computer, a Samsung 51” plasma television, an X-box gaming system [...]
Charges laid for stunt driving
Lambton OPP arrested an 18-year-old Barrie teen Sunday and had his vehicle impounded for 7 days and his license suspended for the same period following a traffic stop on Highway 40. Police said at around 5:15 p.m. on Apr. 22 an officer from the West Region Highway Enforcement Team was conducting speed enforcement on Highway [...]
Traffic stop leads to impaired driver
Lambton OPP pulled over a 1998 GMC pick-up Apr. 17 around 8 p.m. because it was being driven erratically and unsafe. The officer talked to the male driver and determined that he had been drinking alcohol at which point a roadside demand was made. The driver failed the breathalyzer test and was arrested. Further breath [...]
Driver charged with being over the legal limit after complaints called into police
Lambton OPP was called Apr. 17 at around 11:30 a.m. to a suspicious vehicle parked on Michigan Avenue. A female was found in the driver seat. Police said when she was spoken to, it was clear that she was impaired by alcohol and was arrested for care and control. Open liquor was also allegedly found [...]
MPP Bob Bailey announces open nominations for the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
A new commemorative medal has been struck to mark the 2012 celebrations of the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada on February 6th, 1952. “The presentation of the Diamond Jubilee Medal is Canada’s way of celebrating Her Majesty The Queen’s 60 years of service to [...]
Attacking Unemployment: Resources, Training & Opportunities
Sarnia-Lambton MPP Bob Bailey announced on Apr. 13 a special event that will be held at the Lambton Inn on Friday, Jun. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event “Attacking Unemployment: Resources, Training & Opportunities” has been organized to raise awareness of community resources, employment training, and job opportunities that are currently available [...]
McGuinty ignored PC proposals: Bailey
Sarnia-Lambton MPP Bob Bailey said on Apr. 13 that Dalton McGuinty continues to deepen Ontario’s economic crisis by ignoring PC Party proposals to create new jobs and rein in government spending. “We have been out front every day to promote positive ideas to reduce the size and cost of government and kick-start our economy to [...]
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THE SHOW: Kids Funfest, Get The Ball Rolling ’13, Bleeker Ridge, Relay 4 Life and INDIEFEST (Part 4)
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No takers on missing money after 30 days
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Sarnia Ribfest met new challenges this year, went out with a bang raising the bar for the annual celebration of ribs and music
June 18, 2013 16:06
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