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Program pairs local students with Olympic & Paralympic athletes   

An award-winning mentorship and education program that pairs students with Olympic and Paralympic athletes is coming to Lakeshore with the launch of a new community-based pilot project. 

The program, open to students ages 8 to 12, will be offered in partnership with Classroom Champions, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering children through the mentorship of world-class athletes. 

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The Municipality of Lakeshore hosted the inaugural meeting of Council on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre. The meeting officially kicks off Council’s 2022-2026 term. 

“Congratulations to all of Lakeshore’s incoming Council members. I know that we will hit the ground running,” said Tracey Bailey, Lakeshore’s newly elected Mayor. “We have a lot of experience and skill around the table, and I am incredibly excited to build consensus and harness our shared passion...

Pro-inspired spaces promote team spirit and community pride 

Hockey players of all ages can look forward to gearing up in new "championship lifestyle” locker rooms at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre. 

The locker rooms feature new decals, colours and designs, themed doors, and signage using branding and logos of the Belle River Junior Canadiens and Lakeshore Lightning.

“After a difficult few years for kids’ sports, we really wanted to do something that would bring players’ spirits up, get...