Posts Tagged ‘lambton county news’
Moore Optimists donate $5k to support Safety Village concept
The Optimist Club of Moore has donated $5,000 towards a new Safety Village in the area. Club President Mary Lou Abrams, left, is pictured presenting the cheque to Mary Ann Buntrock of the Lambton Safety Village Committee.
Bluewater Health continues to provide more services without knowing now much provincial funding it will get
Two years after occupying its new Sarnia facility, Bluewater Health still doesn't know how much the province will pay it for new cases it is handling as a result of the facility. And CEO Sue Denomy says that is a big concern, especially since the province might want at least some of the money Bluewater [...]
Nearly half of commercial vehicles stopped in area inspection taken off the road
An inspection of some 16 commercial vehicles in the area, conducted Tuesday (Oct. 23) by a Joint Forces Operation involving Sarnia Police, Chatham-Kent Police, the OPP, Ministry of Finance and CN Police, resulted in seven of the vehicles taken off the road. Reasons cited were various defects, including incomplete daily trip inspections and non-compliant [...]
Driver slowing for deer near roadway is hit from behind
A 51-year-old London man suffered a serious leg injury in a two vehicle crash on Mandaumin Road Thursday (Oct. 18). OPP say the crash occurred shortly before 6 p.m. when a 2008 Dodge Caravan heading north on Mandaumin south of Lakeshore Road slowed as a result of the driver, 59-year-old Nora Maher of Sarnia, seeing [...]
Three face criminal charges in connection with fatal Lambton Shores rollover crash
Lambton OPP say they have laid criminal charges in connection with a single vehicle rollover crash that resulted in the death of one of the passengers, 29-year-old Lonny James Norton of Sarnia, who succumbed to his injuries in a London hospital on July 31. Police say an investigation of the incident, which occurred on [...]
Bluewater Health continues in its search for additional board member
Bluewater Health is looking for a board member that would serve for a one year term. The deadline for applicants to express their interest in serving in this way is Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. Once applications are submitted, a nominating committee will evaluate the candidates and submit its report to the entire board of [...]
Lambton County working on approvals for handful of pharmacists ready to give vaccinations
Fewer than half a dozen pharmacists in the Sarnia-Lambton area will be able to administer flu vaccine shots beginning Oct. 22, the result of a change in scope of practice for pharmacists that has been announced by the province. One of those who has taken the requisite training to provide this service is Paul Haggerty, [...]
Lambton County Council meeting highlights for October 3
At its regular meeting on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 1:15 p.m., Lambton County Council: —Officially welcomed new Medical Officer of Health Dr. Sudit Ranade to the County of Lambton.—Ratified a new, four year collective agreement with Community Health Services Registered Nurses, members of the Ontario Nurses Association Local 19. —Unanimously endorsed a resolution from [...]
New food bank in Watford getting ready to open its doors
The Watford Inter Church Council is inviting visitors to a Thanksgiving Trick or Treat as a way of raising awareness for its new food bank. The event, scheduled for this Saturday (Oct. 6) at 10 a.m. will be held at the Watford United church. Children are especially welcome to arrive in costume; they will [...]
United Way campaign continues to gather steam, now 30% of total goal
By DAVE BROWN Executive Director, United Way of Sarnia-Lambton After several BBQ lunches, chili, and other lunches, we are pleased to see the annual campaign has reached almost 35% of the $1.85 million goal. While the campaign continues to lag last year, the campaign is progressing at a good rate. So far, the campaign [...]
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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
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