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Council Highlights: May 2025

The Council Highlights for May 2025 are now available:

• Council had a presentation from the Kiwanis Club of Forest for the revitalization of Whyte Park in Forest
• Public meetings were held for two zoning by-law amendment applications for:
  • 8499 Goosemarsh Line to permit the construction of a single detached dwelling; the application was approved
  • 9765 Lakeshore Road to add “Motor Vehicle Sales Establishment” as a permitted use. The applicant plans on constructing an addition to the existing commercial...

Lambton Shores Retains Blue Flag Status for 17th Consecutive Year

The Municipality of Lambton Shores is proud to share that the Grand Bend Beach, Grand Bend Marina, and Port Franks Marina have all earned the prestigious Blue Flag Canada designation for the 17th consecutive year. In 2025, the Blue Flag designation was awarded to only 16 beaches and nine marinas in Canada.

The Blue Flag designation is an international award given to beaches and marinas that meet high environmental, safety, and cleanliness standards. The Blue Flag continues to be an important...

Huron Shores Area Transit Announces Renewed Municipal Partnerships and Route Changes

With a commitment to delivering dependable and long-term transportation services across our connected communities, Huron Shores Area Transit (HSAT) is announcing several strategic changes to transit routes.

With renewed municipal partnerships, these changes are designed to better meet the evolving needs of HSAT's passengers while ensuring operational sustainability over the coming years.

Renewed Municipal Partnerships

Investment commitments from municipal and First Nation partners play a pivotal...

Mail Disruption: Canada Post Strike

Potential Canada Post strike action may impact the delivery of Municipal paper billing, invoices and other notifications – including water utility bills, property tax bills and invoices. There are contingency options available for residents and businesses to ensure bills, invoices, or Municipal notices are not missed. 

It is the recipient’s responsibility to ensure that any amount due is paid by the due date.

Council Highlights: April 2025

Council Highlights from April 2025:

• Council received presentations from
  • Lambton Group OPP Detachment Board
  • DFA Infrastructure International – Asset Management
• Council approved the purchase of a 2 port Level 3 EV Charger to be installed at the Ontario Street Parking Lot in Grand Bend; the municipality has received a grant from the ChargeOn program
• The Optimist Club of Ausable Port Franks received permission to install an outdoor mural on the pavilion at the Port Franks Community Centre
• Staff was asked...