COVID-19 Lambton Shores Updates

Administration and Office Buildings

Arenas, Parks and Facilities (Beaches and Marinas)

Building Services 

The following changes have been made to the building permit process during this unprecedented time:

• Building permit applications will only be available for drop-off at the Northville Office, or the complete application can be emailed to jmason@lambtonshores.ca .
• Once a permit is ready for pick-up, the applicant will be contacted to schedule a specific time and location to sign the appropriate paper work and pay for the permits.
• Inspections should be booked as normal by phone or email, however in order to ensure social distancing, inspection sites must be vacated while our inspector is conducting the inspection. This can be accomplished by either leaving the site or by simply waiting in a vehicle while the inspection is completed. The results of the inspection will be communicated to you through email or phone.

For information regarding other types of building and permits, please see that attached detailed explanation.

If you have any questions regarding these new practices, please contact the Building Department as follows:
Phone: 519-243-1400, Ext. 8510
Email: Jackie Mason

Council and Committees Meetings

Meeting information and schedules will be updated on the Council Meeting Calendar.

Fire Services

Lambton Shores Fire Stations remain fully functional. We are taking precautionary measures to ensure that volunteer firefighters can attend emergencies. Updates to our services include:

• Volunteer firefighters will still respond to incidents, however, you may see members wearing personal protective equipment such as gloves, masks, and protective eyewear. This is for their protection. To decrease the risk of exposure to our firefighters, we are asking all residents to ensure their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are functioning properly to reduce the number of false alarm calls. 
• Fire inspections will continue on a limited basis.
• Public Education and Prevention activities have been temporarily suspended.

At this time we would ask that all correspondence be done by phone or e-mail. 

Yard Waste Fires

Open air burning can be a fire hazard, as well as infringing on the enjoyment of your neighbours.  Check online and review the information on Open Air Burning before starting your burn. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Lambton Shores Fire Chief as follows:
Phone: 519-243-1400 Ext. 8801
Email: Lawrence Swift

Garbage and Recycling

At this time, garbage and recycling collection is not impacted. For regular updates visit the Bluewater Recycling Association webpage. 

Planning and Development

All public hearings are being held virtually. The public can join the hearing through telephone or video-conferencing. 

Public Notice of all applications will be provided in accordance with applicable legislation and posted on the municipal website.  This notice will advise the public on the procedure for delegation or submission of written comments.

If you have any planning related inquiries, please contact Will Nywening as follows:

Phone 519-243-1400, Ext. 8512
Email: Will Nywening

If you have inquiries specific to the Committee of Adjustment, please contact Jackie Mason as follows:

Phone 519-243-1400, Ext. 8510
Email: Jackie Mason

Taxes, Utilities and Payments

 Water and Sewers

Water and Sewer services will generally be provided in the normal fashion. Urgent matters including watermain breaks, sewage back-ups, etc. will continue to be handled on an as needed basis and should be reported by phone or through our website.

Water Turn-Off Services

Lambton Shores provides a service to our seasonal property owners that may want to consider our free curb stop turn on and off service. Someone must be present to check inside buildings for all water on appointments and staff will be following contactless procedures for everyone’s safety.

Please provide at least 5 business days notice.  Service is completed during regular business hours, Monday - Friday.

To make this request, call Community Services at 519-243-1400, option 2 or complete the online form. 

If you have any questions regarding your utilities, please contact Nick Verhoeven at 519-243-1400, ext. 8213

• Groceries picked up
• Mail picked up
• Dog walking
• Other errands
• Support

We are a group of volunteers from Grand Bend and surrounding area who are willing and able to help. If you or someone you know is in need, please contact:

Kim Hammond
519-238-1725
gbhelps2020@gmail.com

• Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre
• North Lambton Community Health Centre
• The Family Counselling Centre will continue to provide Distress Line and Tel-Check throughout the pandemic. 
  • Tel-Check Brochure 
  • Distress Line Website 

• Concerned About Abuse Poster

• Ontario Small Business Support Grant

• Stop the Spread Business Information Line - 1-888-444-3659
• Grand Bend and Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism
• Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership
  • COVID-19 E-Commerce Support
  • Shop Lambton Map
• Southwestern Ontario Tourism Corporation
• Additional Support for Canadian Businesses from the Economic Impact of COVID-19
• Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP)
• Federal Support to Businesses
• Mask Signage for Retailers
  • COVID-19 Physical Distancing and Mask Required Sign
  • COVID-19 Physical Distancing and Mask Recommended Sign

More than ever, local businesses need your support. Check out the following links for up-to-date business listings:

• Grand Bend and Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism
• Forest BIA
• Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership
• Shop Lambton Map

Shoreline ToGo has been keeping listings up to date throughout the pandemic. You might find your new favourite restaurant right here at home!

Non-Profit Support

Emergency Community Support Fund

Grand Bend Community Foundation COVID Relief Fund

Through the incredible generosity of our community members, the Grand Bend Community Foundation has developed a substantial COVID relief fund. We want to support organizations experiencing an increase in demand for existing services (often accompanied by a decrease in fundraising revenue). We are also open to ideas for innovative new ideas to support vulnerable populations in this unprecedented time. To find out more, contact Pat Morden, 519-619-8630 or grandbendcf@gmail.com.