Hello everyone,

As Ontario returns to a modified step two of the province's reopening plan, I find it difficult to say "Happy New Year". The next few weeks will be tough, especially for our healthcare workers, business owners, and local restaurants.

The province is in the midst of the fourth wave, centered around the Omicron variant. As a highly contagious variant that travels quickly, the province has implemented new measures aimed at slowing the spread and prevent hospitals from becoming overwhelmed as the province continues to accelerate the booster dose rollout.

Lambton Public Health continues to work hard and has several clinics scheduled in the coming weeks to ensure everyone who is eligible can receive their first, second, and/or third vaccination. We all have a role to play, and all signs point to protecting yourself by getting vaccinated. If you have not yet booked your first, second, or third dose, please visit GetTheVaccine.ca to learn more about booking at a local clinic.

Although it may not be the happiest start to the new year, we must continue to be optimistic about the year ahead. Continue to spread kindness, support our local businesses, and prove time and time again why Lambton Shores is the best community to call home.

Stay safe,

Mayor Bill

The Ontario government has announced that the province will return to a modified version of step two of the Roadmap to Reopen plan. In accordance with these provincial regulations, there are several new measures in place that affect Municipal facilities and offices.

More information can be found on our website.

As of Wednesday, December 30, 2021 a total of 221,449 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Lambton County, with 76% of those ages 5+ now considered fully vaccinated.

Lambton Public Health continues to offer first, second, and third dose vaccinations. For more information or to book a vaccine, please visit GetTheVaccine.ca

In accordance with Provincial regulations, all Municipal operated recreational facilities are closed until at least January 27, 2022.

With the closure of these facilities, all public skating programs have been paused until January 27, 2022. Staff continue to monitor updates from the province and will provide additional updates to these programs as they are made available.

Please remember that overnight parking (2am to 6am) on Municipal roads is not permitted in Lambton Shores. This is especially important during and after heavy snowfall.

More information about our parking by-law can be found on our website.

In accordance with Provincial regulations, in-person services at all Municipal offices will be limited until January 27, 2022. During this period, in-person service will be by appointment only.

Staff remain available by phone and email. To schedule an appointment or contact someone at the Municipality, please use our Staff Directory.

Although some Municipal staff will return to remote work, there are no changes to essential services (e.g., waste collection, road maintenance, emergency services, etc.).

The Council Highlights from December's regular council meetings are now available.

January's Regular Council Meeting will continue in a virtual format. All Regular Council Meeting are livestreamed for the public.

With the province reintroducing measures to combat the spread of COVID-19, our local businesses and restaurants need us now more than ever. Please continue to shop and support local as much as possible.

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

  

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