Lakeshore Waves Newsletter - August/September 2022

Go Paperless with E-billing!

Sign up online to receive property tax and water bills straight to your email inbox

Property tax and water account holders can now receive bills directly to their email inbox.

The new option, introduced earlier this year, will help reduce paper usage and provide you access to your billing information from anywhere in the world!

To sign up, you’ll need your name, property address, and contact information, as well as your water account and/or property tax roll number.

Learn more and sign up online at: Lakeshore.ca/Ebilling.

Property Tax Bill Reminder

Don’t forget, the final installment of 2022 property tax bills is due Monday, October 31.

Supplementary tax bills for new or recently renovated properties, or properties that have changed in use, will be mailed between August and November, with two installments due by end of 2022.

Learn more at: Lakeshore.ca/Taxes

Lakeshore Seeking Community Feedback on Greenhouse Study

Citizens and stakeholders invited to provide their feedback and attend an open house in August, Council meeting in September

Lakeshore citizens and local stakeholders are invited to provide their input and share feedback on a draft version of a study that investigates the potential impacts of large-scale greenhouse farm developments in the Municipality.

The study, prepared by consultants at Storey Samways Planning Ltd., considers the effects of greenhouse developments through several lenses, including finance, climate change, as well as land use & community planning. It also considers approaches taken by other municipalities with such developments. 

Two open houses will be hosted on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. 

• Virtual Open House (to be hosted via Zoom) 
  2:30 to 4:00 PM 
  Registration by email to Planning@Lakeshore.ca 
• In-person Open House 
  6:30 to 8:00 PM 
  Atlas Tube Recreation Centre – Renaud Room 
  447 Renaud Line, Belle River 

Individuals who are unable to attend the open houses can also submit comments by Friday, August 26 via email or at Lakeshore Town Hall (419 Notre Dame Street, Belle River). 

Citizens and stakeholders will have another opportunity to participate at the regular meeting of Council on September 13. Learn more about submitting comments or attending meetings as delegates online at: Lakeshore.ca/Delegations. 

Read the full Lakeshore Greenhouse Study and learn more about the process online at: Lakeshore.ca/GreenhouseStudy.

Fireworks Restrictions

Did you know that under Noise By-law #106-2007, fireworks are only permitted to be detonated in Lakeshore’s residential areas on April 21, Victoria Day, Canada Day, and Independence Day?

To report a problem with fireworks, please contact the Ontario Provincial Police’s non-emergency number at: 519-728-1810 or 1-888-310-1122

Communications & Engagement Master Plan Approved

Plan designed as a road map to improve Lakeshore's communications and citizen engagement

At the meeting on July 12, 2022, Council approved Lakeshore's new Communications & Engagement Master Plan.

The plan, which sets out four strategic priorities, seeks to enhance the Municipality’s communications efforts and improve the experience of citizens when participating in engagement initiatives.

As part of the rollout, staff will be bringing an implementation plan to Council for deliberation and budget consideration.

Learn more about the plan and find current engagement opportunities at: Lakeshore.ca/Engage

Make a splash!

River Ridge Park is officially open!

Earlier this summer, Lakeshore opened the new and improved River Ridge Park, located on Oakwood Avenue between Lakeshore Discovery Public School and St. Anne Catholic Secondary School.

The upgraded park will serve one of the fastest growing areas in Lakeshore and is home to amenities for all ages and abilities, including a splash pad, washroom and change room facilities, shade structures, exercise equipment, new lighting, parking area, and pickleball courts.

For more information about all of Lakeshore’s parks and facilities, visit: Facilities.Lakeshore.ca

Election Reminders

Are you on the list?

Get ready for election day and review your voter information! You can reduce your wait time at the polls by updating your voter info at VoterLookup.ca (until August 30).

Not on the list?

If you are not on the voter list or need help updating your info, please contact Lakeshore at 519-728-2700 or Election@Lakeshore.ca

Advance Voting Dates & Locations

• Wednesday, September 28
  Comber Community Centre
  Noon to 8:00 PM
• Saturday, October 8
  Atlas Tube Recreation Centre
  Noon to 8:00 PM

Voter Information Cards

Eligible electors and registered voters will receive their Voter Information Cards (VICs) in the mail by mid-September.

Election Jobs

Support the 2022 Municipal Election by joining the Lakeshore Election Team!

Election jobs will be posted online later this summer.

Duties may include:

• Greeting and assisting voters
• Processing ballots
• Supervising polling locations

Check out election jobs and apply online at Careers.Lakeshore.ca

Parks Concert Series

Final Concerts

Be sure to catch the remainder of the Summer Parks Concert Series!

• Skin & Bones at Lakeview Park
  August 12, 7:00-8:30 PM
• Kris Marentette at the Comber Agricultural Pavilion
  August 19, 7:00-8:30 PM
• Leave Those Kids Alone at Lakeview Park
  August 26, 7:00-8:30 PM

Concert Wrap-Up

As the first year of the Summer Parks Concert Series comes to an end, we would like to thank all of the staff, performers, and audience members who made the events possible.

Tune in for more family-friendly events in 2023! For details, visit our community calendar at Events.Lakeshore.ca.