Sarnia COVID-19 vaccine protester tests positive for the virus

September 4, 2021

Lambton Public Health are asking people who might have been at a vaccine protest at Mike Weir Park Wednesday to watch for symptoms of COVID-19.

Officials say someone who attended the protest “focused on COVID-19 vaccines and youth” which took place between 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm tested positive for the virus.

“The individual was contagious at the event, and indicated they had a lot of conversations with fellow protestors unmasked for greater than 15 minutes,” said Lori Lucas, Supervisor of Health Protection in a news release.

“They also noted that physical distancing was not being observed.”

“We are now encouraging anyone who attended the event to monitor for symptoms. If symptomatic, individuals should isolate immediately, and get tested at their earliest convenience.”

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Long-time St. Clair councillor passes

September 12, 2024

The flag in front of the St. Clair Township Civic Centre, Mooretown Sports Complex and Emergency Services buildings have been lowered after the death of a long-time former councillor. Jim DeGurse, who was 86, passed away Monday. DeGurse was first elected councillor with St. Clair Township in 1998 until 2006. He was relected in 2010 and served until 2022. In

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Police, Wyoming fire investigate two separate accidents on Churchill Line

September 12, 2024

Wyoming firefighters and Lambton OPP are investigating two accidents on Churchill Line this morning. Just before nine this morning two vehicles collided at Churchill and Marthaville Road. One vehicle could be seen in the ditch. One person was taken to hospital with minor injures. OPP say it was one of two accidents on Churchill Line this morning. There was also

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Bluewater Health home lottery marks 30 years

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The Bluewater Health Dream Home Lottery has officially kicked off. Tickets for the $1.5 million home on Shoreside Road in Plympton-Wyoming go on sale today. Kathy Alexander, executive director of the Bluewater Health Foundation which runs the fundraiser, says in its 30th year, this is the biggest lottery yet. “The Dream Home Lottery greatly benefits Bluewater Health and the patients

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Two seniors dead after Inwood accident

September 12, 2024

Two Windsor seniors are dead after a crash at the corner of Inwood Road and Courtright Line. It’s the second time in two years an accident between a transport and a passenger vehicle claimed a life. Wednesday, around 1 pm, Brooke firefighters, Lambton paramedics and the OPP were called to the intersection in Inwood for a crash between a tractor