Municipality of Lambton Shores
COVID-19 Update, August 13, 2020
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Please continue to watch for updates on our website, Facebook and Twitter accounts to keep you informed of what is happening in Lambton Shores during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Message from the Mayor
Hello everyone,
At the August 11, 2020 meeting, Council passed a motion for staff to prepare a draft mask by-law for Lambton Shores, which will be considered at the August 18 Council meeting.
With or without a mask by-law in place, make sure you are practicing personal responsibility. If you cannot ensure physical distancing indoors, masks are recommended. Businesses may require a face covering in order to enter their establishment. Respect these rules, and be prepared to wear a mask. Practice #Smartmasking. It is explained perfectly in this video.
Above all else, if you are feeling unwell or showing any symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home and follow Public Health guidance. COVID-19 is still here.
With so much out of our control, we can control our own actions. Choose to be kind.
Stay healthy, safe and positive.
Mayor Bill
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Council Highlights
Lambton Shores Council met via electronic participation on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. For more information, visit our Council Highlights. |
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Staying Safe
Stage 3 does not mean that the fight against this deadly virus is over — far from it. Everyone must continue to be vigilant and follow public health advice and workplace safety guidelines. This will help limit outbreaks and reduce the risk of undoing the significant progress we have made together over the past several months.
In Stage 3, more restrictions will be loosened and nearly all businesses and public spaces will reopen, as long as they follow the public health advice and workplace safety guidance necessary to keep everyone safe.
What you need to know to stay safe
As we work toward recovery, acting responsibly and respectfully towards each other will help keep family, friends, colleagues and neighbours safe.
Everyone can make Stage 3 a success by:
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Maintaining physical distancing of at least two metres from people outside of your household or social circle. |
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Wearing a face covering in indoor and outdoor public spaces where physical distancing is a challenge. |
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Washing your hands frequently with soap and water. |
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Using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available. |
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Practicing good hygiene (covering a cough and sneeze and avoiding touching your face). |
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Cleaning frequently touched surfaces more often. |
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Limiting indoor gatherings to a maximum of 50 people, or less, to maintain physical distancing. |
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Limiting outdoor gatherings to a maximum of 100 people, or less. to maintain physical distancing. |
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Staying at home and away from others if you are feeling ill or have symptoms of COVID-19. |
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Protecting the most vulnerable by following public health advice. |
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Getting tested if you are worried you have or have been in contact with someone who has COVID-19. |
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Main Street South Reconstruction Update
The road construction project on Main Street in Forest continues to progress.
A reminder to respect site safety and social distancing by calling in concerns to the Municipal office at 519-243-1400, option 2 and giving onsite workers space. Your patience is appreciated throughout this project.
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Things To Do
Although physical distancing and gathering restrictions remain in place, there are still ways to participate in community activities! Visit the links below or visit the Lambton Shores events calendar as additional virtual (and non-virtual) activities are added.
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Parks, Playgrounds and Sports Fields Are Open
The following guidelines have been put in place to minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19:
- Maintain a physical distance of 2 metres from others at all times.
- Bring alcohol-based sanitizer to clean hands frequently.
- Do not visit if you are not feeling well.
Visitors should also be aware that the parks, playgrounds and sports fields will not be cleaned or sanitized on a regular basis.
Indoor facilities will remain closed at this time.
Contact the Parks and Recreation Department for more information 519-243-1400, option 3.
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Parking in Lambton Shores
Parking restrictions vary throughout Lambton Shores communities
Parking is not permitted on any roadway between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., except where allowed by permit issued by the Municipality.
For more information on overnight permits, please visit the Parking page of our website.
Paid parking is in effect in Grand Bend. For more information, please visit the Parking page of our website.
Ipperwash and Port Franks have limited to no municipal parking spots available and on-street parking is prohibited in most areas. If you have guests with additional vehicles wishing to use the beach during their visit, please consider bicycling, walking or dropping people off to enjoy their beach time.
Don’t take a chance, parking is strictly enforced and you will get a ticket.
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Supporting Local Businesses
To find out more about local business services and hours visit Shop Lambton Map .
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Staying in Touch
While offices may be closed to the public, municipal staff are still available by telephone or email. To reach us, visit our Staff Directory. |
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The Municipality of Lambton Shores
7883 Amtelecom Parkway,
Forest, ON, N0N 1J0
519-243-1400 | 866-943-1400
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