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Lambton OPP say break and enter results in loss of die-cast cars

Lambton OPP say a forced entry of an out-building in the 6000 block of Hickory Creek Line in Warwick Township earlier this month left the owner of the property minus "a significant number" of die-cast cars. Entry to the building was gained by forcing open a front door, say police. While Lambton OPP are continuing [...]

March 11, 2013 Lambton County 0 Comments

Driver clocked at 160 km/h on Hwy. 402 faces stunt charge

What will going 160 km/h on Highway 402 get you? If you're caught by Lambton OPP, a charge of stunt driving that carries a minimum fine of $2,000 (and as much as $10,000), plus a possible jail term, six demerit points, a seven-day license suspension and seizure of the vehicle, also for a seven-day period. [...]

March 11, 2013 Sarnia 2 Comments

Group taps into youth desire to create culture of sustainability

While extracurricular activities were on hold at public schools, local high school students came together with the help of the Bluewater Sustainability Initiative to form a youth sustainability committee. The committee, formed in December 2012, is youth-driven, and currently has members from SCITS, Northern Collegiate and St. Christopher’s Secondary School. The purpose of the [...]

March 9, 2013 Feature, Sarnia 0 Comments

OPP nab another one accused of driving drunk

Lambton OPP say a 25-year-old Plympton-Wyoming woman will appear in a Sarnia court on April 8 after being pulled over Tuesday (March 5). Police say they responded to a traffic complaint on Lakeshore Road in the area of Mandaumin Road, eventually stopping the vehicle on O'Brien Road. The officer, in speaking with the driver, determined [...]

March 7, 2013 Lambton County 0 Comments

Summer Jobs Centre getting ready to open at Lambton College

In what has to be a sure sign that summer is on its way—eventually—there's news that the Summer Jobs Service Student Centre will open its doors on main campus at Lambton College on Monday, April 1, 2013. The centre is located in room P107. Students finishing up exams this month can switch modes right [...]

March 7, 2013 Feature, Sarnia 0 Comments

Lambton County libraries rolling out a carpet of activities during March Break

Lambton County’s libraries are offering fun activities for children and tweens during next week's March Break (March 11-15). Pre-registration is required for all programs (contact the individual library) except those specified as a “drop-in” by. The programs are free unless otherwise noted. Alvinston Library (519-898-2921) Wii, Lego, movies, cyber games and crafts – 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. [...]

March 7, 2013 Feature, Lambton County 0 Comments

Lambton College offers part-time path to qualifying for health and safety jobs

Lambton College is offering a part-time program organizers say could go a long way toward someone being able to qualify for jobs in the health and safety field, one in which they say positions for which are being actively recruited. The school's Occupational Health and Safety (SAFE) program may be suitable for people looking [...]

March 7, 2013 Sarnia 0 Comments

County employees raising money to help fallen Red-Tailed Hawk

County of Lambton employees are coming together to raise funds for a Red-Tailed Hawk found injured on the side of Highway 402 on Monday morning. Pictured is an image of a typical Red-Tailed Hawk. The discovery was made by Public Works Manager Jason Cole on eastbound lanes between Mandaumin and Oil Heritage Roads. Cole contacted [...]

March 6, 2013 Feature 0 Comments

Local Family Health Team opening satellite location in Corunna

Residents in the Corunna area will be able to benefit from the opening of a satellite office of the Rapids Family Health Team starting April 2, 2013. The new site will offer a full time dietitian, registered nurse educators, a registered social worker and laboratory services. There are currently 37 family physicians connected with the [...]

March 5, 2013 Lambton County 0 Comments

Program to tackle suicide-related issues is coming to Sarnia

While Jack Windeler, a first year student at Queen's University, died by suicide just three years ago, his legacy lives on in a program to increase mental health awareness, reduce misconceptions about mental health, and encouraging struggling individuals to reach out. When Jack's parents—Eric Windeler and Sandra Hanington—established the Jack Project as a way [...]

March 4, 2013 Sarnia 0 Comments