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Lambton Shores launches public consultation on short-term rentals

The Municipality of Lambton Shores is requesting public input on the matter of short-term rentals within the community. The aim of the consultation process is to identify both benefits and concerns associated with short-term rentals and investigate how any identified issues could be addressed through a short-term rental regulatory program.

As part of the consultation process, the Municipality is asking the public to take part in an online survey, which is available until the end of September. Additional...

COVID-19 Update: Municipal Impacts

UPDATE - May 14, 2021: The Ontario government has announced the extension of the declaration of emergency and province-wide stay-at-home order. The order, and all related restrictions, will remain in effect until at least June 2, 2021. More details about the provincial order and restrictions can be found on the Ontario government’s website.

As a result, the following closures within Lambton Shores remain in effect during the extended stay-at-home order:

• All municipal park amenities and sports...

Council Highlights – May 4, 2021

Council met virtually on May 4th for their regularly scheduled meeting.  The public was invited to view the open session beginning at 7:00 pm. live on the Lambton Shores website. 

• After a 6:00 pm Closed Session, Council declared property abutting 85 Main Street in Grand Bend surplus to the needs of the municipality and will be sold directly to the abutting land owner
• Public meeting was held for a Zoning By-Law Amendment application for 70 & 72 Union Street, Forest to change the zone designation to...

Forest Sports Park Project receives funding support through Jays Care Foundation

Announced Friday, May 7 on Sportsnet’s Blue Jays Central, the Forest Minor Baseball Association is one of 14 organizations to receive a grant through the Jays Care Foundation’s 2021 Field of Dreams program.

The Municipality of Lambton Shores was a co-applicant on the application, which received a $54,800 grant towards the Forest Sports Park Project. The grant will support the cost of two covered accessible dugouts and fencing on the Rick Goodhand Memorial Baseball Diamond.

“It was very exciting to...

Lambton Shores Retains Blue Flag Status for 13th Consecutive Year

For the 13th consecutive year, the Municipality of Lambton Shores has earned the prestigious Blue Flag Canada designation at the Grand Bend Beach, Grand Bend Marina and Port Franks Marina.

The Blue Flag designation is an international award given to beaches and marinas that meet high environmental, safety, and cleanliness standards. This year’s list includes 23 beaches and ten marinas across Canada.

“Lambton Shores is honoured to be recognized once again through the Blue Flag program,” said Lambton...