Temporary 402 fix likely to be done “later this week” MTO says
Florence library to open five days a week
June 6, 2025
Starting in September, Dawn-Euphemia residents will be able to go to the library five days a week.
Lambton County, which runs the library system, has finalized the new operating hours of the Florence Library as it prepares to close the Shetland Branch.
The library hours will double starting Sept. 1 with the branch open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 3-8 pm, Tuesday 10-2 pm, and Saturday from 10-3 pm.
There will also be a new computer for children with literacy games, an added public computer workstation and a larger onsite collection.
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Temporary 402 fix likely to be done “later this week” MTO says
June 23, 2025
Heather Wright/The Independent Ministry of Transportation officials say it will take some time to fix the buckled concrete on the westbound lanes of Highway 402. Late last night, the OPP closed the road down saying the conditions were unsafe. An OPP post on social media said it appears the extreme heat was part of the problem. An unverified photo circulating
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FROM LAMBTON PUBLIC HEALTH: Heat warning extended
June 23, 2025
FROM LAMBTON PUBLIC HEALTH With the hot and humid weather expected to continue throughTuesday, an Extended Heat Warning has been issued for Lambton County by theMedical Officer of Health, Dr. Karalyn Dueck.Extended Heat Warnings are issued when a heat warning continues beyond two days.This is also when vulnerable populations, including older adults, young children, peoplewith chronic illnesses, pregnant individuals, people
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Cattlebarons win Dave Leach tournament
June 23, 2025
The Wyoming Cattlebarons bats were in full swing on Sunday winning pair of games and capturing the Dave Leach Memorial baseball tournament in Port Lambton. The Barons avenged an earlier tournament loss to Tecumseh with a 15-5 victory over the Thunder in the semi-finals and then bounced Chatham, 11-1 in the championship contest. In the semi-final, Daniel Gibson had four
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Long line ups at Reeces Corners after 402 west bound closes
June 23, 2025
Good luck getting around all the road construction in Central Lambton in the next few weeks. Traffic is extremely heavy in Reeces Corners today as drivers are being diverted off Highway 402 between Oil Heritage Road and Mandaumin Road. Late last night, the OPP closed the road down saying the conditions were unsafe. An OPP post on social media said
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