Photo by Kirk ScottPhoto by Kirk Scott
Midwestern

Dr. Hazel Lynn Preparing For Retirement Next Month

After 16 years, Dr. Hazel Lynn is stepping down next month as the Medical Officer of Health for Grey-Bruce.

Dr. Lynn is doing a tour of the 17 municipalities she has been responsible for, including Brockton on Monday.

She reflected on many of the initiatives and projects she has overseen, including the Walkerton water crisis, local alcohol health studies, child obesity and baby health, and Smoke Free Ontario.

"Smoke Free Ontario was big, even though we took some initial grief at the office, it was amazing after 3 months, how many people were happy that restaurants were smoke free.   Also, just studying the benefits and challenges facing local youth as far as being healthy and active."

Dr. Lynn expects her replacement to be named in a few weeks.

The Grey-Bruce health team is having a retirement party for Dr. Lynn on June 28th at Cobble Beach.

 

Read More Local Stories

New military crosswalk rendering. (Image courtesy of the Sarnia Legion Branch 62)

New military crosswalk in Sarnia to be unveiled

As part of a partnership between the Sarnia Legion Branch 62 and City of Sarnia, an unveiling ceremony will be held at the corner of Christina Street and Wellington Street on Sunday, June 7, at 2 p.m.

Members of the Sarnia Police Service entering a Tashmoo Avenue residence on June 4, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service)

Two men arrested in Tashmoo Ave. standoff

Sarnia police said the investigation began on May 29 after the victim was allegedly attacked by acquaintances at a residence near Tashmoo Avenue and Christopher Drive at Aamjiwnaang First Nation.