Hello everyone,

It seems like April went by in the blink of an eye and suddenly we're one step closer to warm summer days! With marinas reopening and beach season right around the corner, it's an exciting time of year as our staff prepare for a busy summer season.

Last week, Council approved a by-law to require all short-term rental operators to register their accommodations with the Municipality. The registration requirement is the first phase of a licensing program, which we expect to launch in 2023. While recognizing the value and role short-term rentals play in tourism, we are confident that this program will ensure these accommodations are safe and appropriately managed.

Lastly, I want to remind everyone that nominations are open for the 2022 Volunteer Appreciation Awards. If you know someone who dedicates their time and efforts to organizations and initiatives within our community, we would love to recognize them. You will find more information about the volunteer awards below, as well as on the Lambton Shores website.

As always, up-to-date information about COVID-19 can be found on the Lambton Public Health website, the Province of Ontario website, and our local Municipal page.

Stay safe,

Mayor Bill

Lambton Public Health continues to offer appointments for first, second, and third dose vaccinations. Registration for fourth doses for eligible groups is also now available.

For more information or to book a vaccine, please visit GetTheVaccine.ca

Nominate an outstanding community volunteer for a Volunteer Appreciation Award!

Categories include Accessibility, Arts & Culture, Environment, Good Neighbour, Heritage, Sports & Recreation, Outstanding Community Group and Civic awards.

Nominations are due by June 17, 2022.

The Compost Site is officially open for the season. There is also mulch and compost available for Lambton Shores residents. Please bring your own shovel and container, as you will need to load your own mulch.

The Compost Site is located at 7550 Brush Road, near the Forest Wastewater Treatment Plant, and is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

At the April 26th Council Meeting, Lambton Shores Council passed a by-law that requires short-term rental operators to register their accommodation with the Municipality.

The deadline for STR operators to register their accommodation(s) is June 1, 2022. More information about the by-law, including how STR operators can register their accommodation(s), can be found on our website.

The 2022 spring leaf pick up program continues to run until May 27. During this period, bagged leaves left at the curb will be picked up as long as they meet the requirements listed on our website.

A reminder that the second installment of interim tax bills are due Tuesday, May 31. Visit our website for information on tax bills, payment options, and more.

Election day is October 24 for the 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections. Ahead of the election, we have launched an Election Page to provide information for voters, candidates, and those thinking about running for office.

Thinking about putting your name forward as a candidate? The Nomination Period is now open and will close on August 19, 2022. More information about candidate nominations can be found on the Candidate Information page.

Parking permits for Grand Bend are available using a new online portal through HotSpot.

More details can be found on our website.

Emergency Preparedness Week takes place May 1 to 7, 2022. This year's theme is "Be Ready for Anything" and Lambton Shores Fire and Emergency Services want to provide the resources needed for residents to do just that.

Learn more on our Emergency Preparedness website.

Please note that our offices will be closed on Monday, May 23. Staff will return to the office on Tuesday, May 24 to respond to any emails or phone calls.

Garbage and recycling collection will not be affected.

The e-waste bins located at the Shores Recreation Centre in Forest will be removed on May 16, 2022. After this date, this location will no longer be used as an e-waste drop off location.

The drop off location located at the Northville Municipal Office will remain active.

It's that time of year: summer camp registration! The Lambton Shores YMCA has several day camps operating this summer and registration is underway.

View the YMCA Day Camp Brochure, or contact Mike at the Lambton Shores YMCA for more details.

The Ontario Street Reconstruction Project is continuing to make progress. Thank you to everyone for their patience as the project team continues their work. The project team continues to provide updates as progress is made. Sign up to receive the updates by email.

To maintain and preserve the appearance of our Municipal cemeteries, staff are scheduled to begin a cemetery clean up this spring.

Ahead of the clean up, families are encouraged to remove any decorations or items that are in contravention with the Cemeteries By-Law.

The Council Highlights from April's Council meetings are now available.

The next scheduled Council meeting takes place on May 17, 2022 at the Legacy Centre in Thedford. The public is invited to view the meeting in person or online using our Council meeting livestream.

As the Province continues to ease restrictions, our local businesses and restaurants continue to need our support.

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

  

Looking for community events this month? Take a look at the local event calendars below:

To get in touch with someone at the Municipality, please visit our

Staff Directory.