WEVax Vaccination Awareness Campaign Launched

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, City of Windsor and County of Essex, Windsor Regional Hospital and Erie Shores HealthCare want to ensure that you know where to turn for the latest information as vaccination opportunities become available to different groups in our region.

Together we are launching WEVax, a vaccination awareness campaign providing local residents with the latest information on available opportunities, eligible ages and how to register...

Lakeshore Waives Fees for Temporary Outdoor Restaurant Patios

Lakeshore Council has waived the Site Plan Control Agreement and the Encroachment Agreement fees for temporary outdoor patios during the 2021 season.

“We support our restaurant industry and recognize the hardships they have experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic” stated Lakeshore Mayor Tom Bain.  “We are hopeful the waiving of these fees will help them recover and we encourage everyone to continue to support our local...

New Playground Equipment for Geralyn Tellier-Perdu Memorial Park in St. Joachim

The Geralyn Tellier-Perdu Memorial Park in St. Joachim will receive a new playground structure in the southwest corner of the park and an additional structure in the northeast area of the park this year. 

The playground upgrade includes:

• Removal and restoration of the existing playground structures in the southwest corner, which has exceeded the 20 year useful life;
• The northwest area will receive...

Once a rare sight, these days it’s not uncommon to see a flock of wild turkeys in residential neighbourhoods. Drawn into urban and suburban areas looking for food and mates, wild turkeys are loved by some but may be a nuisance or source of fear for others.

Ways to solve a wild turkey problem

1. Don’t feed wild turkeys

• Turkeys are often looking for food.  They typically eat berries, seeds, plants, insects and small vertebrates (i.e. frogs, snakes). 
• The first step towards encouraging...

Lakeshore Council wishes everyone a safe and happy Holiday Season.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Please see below for messages from Council.

Mayor Tom Bain

Deputy Mayor Tracey Bailey

Ward 1 Councillor Steven Wilder

Ward 2 Councillor Len Janisse

Ward 3 Councillor Kelsey Santarossa

Ward 4 Councillor John Kerr

Ward 5 Councillor Kirk Walstedt

Ward 6 Councillor Linda McKinlay