Hello everyone,

We are starting August with incredible momentum. Over 60 percent of adults in the County of Lambton are now fully vaccinated and the impact of vaccines is not going unnoticed. As vaccination rates increase, COVID-19 cases and related hospitalizations continue to lower.

As a result, Ontario is now in step three of the reopening plan and many businesses in Lambton Shores have started to reopen. These businesses have shown tremendous resilience over the last year and a half. I encourage everyone to be patient as they begin to retool and implement new safety measures that keep their staff and customers safe. And, most importantly, to continue supporting them as much as possible. More information about step three of the reopening plan and the municipal impacts can be found below.

I am hopeful that we can keep the momentum going through August and continue the safe return to normal. If you have not yet registered for your second dose, please do so as soon as you can. If you received your first dose 28 days ago or more, you are eligible to book your second. Information is available on the Lambton Public Health website: GetTheVaccine.ca

Stay safe and enjoy the rest of your summer,

Mayor Bill

On July 16, Ontario advanced to the third step of the Roadmap to Reopen plan. Step Three focuses on expanding outdoor gatherings and resuming additional indoor services with public health and safety measures in place.

Full details about step three can be found in the provincial regulations.

We have also provided a glance at the municipal impacts of entering Step Three in Lambton Shores. Staff will continue to monitor any changes made by the Province.

During Step Three of the reopening plan, Municipal Offices remain closed to the public. During these measures:

For up-to-date information on COVID-19, public health guidelines, and vaccinations in Lambton County, please visit Lambton Public Health Page

The Community Grant Program provides limited financial assistance to community groups and organizations within the Municipality to help with programs, projects or special events. The program exists to recognize the value of these groups to the well-being and growth of the community and in helping the Municipality retain a strong community focus.

Groups can apply for:

The Community Vibrancy Fund was developed through the Municipality's agreement with Jericho Wind, LP (Cordelio Power, formerly NextEra). It offers financial assistance to programs, projects, services or activities that enhance the quality of life for residents in the areas of health, arts, culture, leisure, heritage, recreation, education, and the environment.

Applications for the 2022 Community Grant and Vibrancy programs are due by 4:30 p.m. on September 15, 2021. Applications and more information can be found online

The Municipality of Lambton Shores' Summer Newsletter and Tax Notice has been mailed out. If you have signed up for eBilling, you will receive your bill in a PDF format approximately three weeks in advance of the due date.

Please note that the final tax billing is divided into two installments. The first installment is due August 31st and the second installment is due November 30th.

Lambton Shores Council met for regular council meetings on June 15th and July 13th. The Council Highlights for those meetings can now be viewed on our website.

The next regular council meeting is scheduled for August 10th. All regular council meetings are livestreamed for the public. A link to view the livestream will be added to our website shortly before the meeting begins.

The Municipality of Lambton Shores' public consultation regarding short term rentals (STRs) is underway. The consultation aims to investigate the impact of STRs and identify public opinion regarding licensing and regulatory options.

The public can still submit their feedback using an online survey. The survey will be available until September 15, 2021. If you haven't already, you can complete the survey online. Survey results will be limited to one per household.

Additional consultation phases are still to come, which will include:

More information about the consultation process can be found online in our information portal.

On July 20th, the Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force held its final meeting to discuss updates to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and to review plans for winding down Lambton Public Health's mass immunization clinics.

As of July 21st, a total of 152,591 total doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to residents of Lambton County by public health, hospitals, primary care, and pharmacies. That represents 74.9 percent of adults (ages 18+) and 56.9 percent of eligible youth (ages 12-17) who have received one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Currently, 60.8 percent of adults and 26.8 percent of eligible youth in Lambton County have received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine and are considered fully vaccinated.

To book a first or second shot, or to find the most up to date information, visit GetTheVaccine.ca.

More information about the surface treatment project, including a list of all construction locations, can be found on our website

Lambton Shores Farmers' Markets are open and operating with several rules and safety measures in place to ensure a safe market season. Learn more about the rules and how to shop safely before visiting.

More information at LambtonShoresMarkets.com

Many local businesses are beginning to reopen with some normalcy as the province adjusts to Step Three of the reopening plan. Please continue to shop and support local!

For local business listings, please check out the links below:

  

Visit the links below to see other local event calendars:

While offices may be closed to the public, municipal staff are still available by telephone or email. To reach us, visit our Staff Directory.