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Heather Wright/The Independent If you’re picking more ticks off your dogs when you go for a walk in southern Lambton County, don’t be surprised. Lambton Public Health says the southeastern part of the county, including Dawn-Euphemia and parts of Brooke-Alvinston, have been identified as Established Risk Areas for the Blacklegged Ticks responsible for Lyme Disease. Over the past few years,

FROM LAMBTON PUBLIC HEALTH AN AIR QUALITY WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA FOR SARNIA-LAMBTON. The Yellow Warning is issued when the Air Quality Health Index is forecast to reach the high risk category. This following a ‘Yellow Warning – Air Quality’ issued for Sarnia-Lambton by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and Environment and Climate Change

FROM LAMBTON PUBLIC HEALTH Lambton Public Health is seeking information about the location oftwo dogs and their owners following two separate dog bite incidents that occurred inSarnia on March 30 and March 31, 2026, respectively. The first incident occurred on March 30, 2026, at approximately 2:30 p.m. on EastStreet North, across from The Nut Bar. The dog is described as

The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority says Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a rainfall warning for the region, with 20 to 40 mm of rainfall from Tuesday night to Wednesday. Locally higher amounts of rain are possible in areas that receive thunderstorms. Heavy downpours may cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas

The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority is keeping an eye on local streams and creeks as rain and warm weather are expected to cause water levels to rise. A weather system is expected to bring 10 to 25 mm of rain by Saturday and the temperatures are expected to be above zero throughout the time period rising to 18 C by

FROM LAMBTON PUBLIC HEALTH Lambton Public Health is seeking information about the location of two dogs and their three owners following a dog bite incident that occurred around 9:00 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, on the Howard Watson Trail, close to Huron Baptist Church. The dogs are described as black, brown, and white Bernese Mountain dogs with leashes, and

The Independent Shop Like Charlotte’s Denise Thibeault and Carolyn Stonehouse of Hogan’s Pharmacy presented the proceeds of the 2025 event to Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital Foundation representatives, Mark Braet, John Turvey and Judi McCallum recently. The one-night shopping event raised a record $7,500, thanks in part to some extra fundraising efforts at Hogans. The money raised will be used to

The Independent Lambton County communities are sharpening their pencils as the Judith & Norman Alix Foundation prepares to choose projects to support in the area. Each year the foundation selects a number of proposals from organizations looking to improve their communities. Over 15 years, the foundation has funded $8.6 million for everything from renovations to the cancer care clinic to

Environment Canada has issued an Orange Blizzard alert for East Lambton including Warwick Township and Lambton Shores. Forecasters say blizzard conditions with gusty winds and visibility frequently near zero in snow and blowing snow are expected. Strong northwesterly winds will develop this afternoon which will lead to widespread blowing snow and significantly reduced visibility. Visibility may be near zero for

While temperatures climbed to the minus four range Friday morning, Environment Canada says it is about to get a lot colder with wind chills dipping to -30 C. Environment Canada has issued a Yellow Alert for the cold and blowing snow for Sarnia-Lambton. Wind chills near minus 30 may return Saturday night into Sunday morning. Lambton County’s Medical Officer of

The cold weather is continuing to hold on and Lambton Public Health has issued another Cold Weather Alert. FROM LAMBTON PUBLIC HEALTH Lambton County’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Karalyn Dueck,has issued a Cold Weather Alert for the region based on the latest forecast fromEnvironment Canada predicting the temperature to meet the threshold of -15°Covernight.The alert is expected to remain

The Independent From kids with boundless energy to weary parents looking for a night out on Valentine’s Day, there is something for everyone during Petrolia’s Family Day. The Town of Petrolia has organized events from Feb. 13 to 16.  Friday starts with the move Wicked: For Good at 7 pm at the VPP.  Saturday families can take in The Tigger