Facility Closures and Air Quality Update

Due to poor air quality in the Windsor-Essex Region the Municipality of Lakeshore will operating at reduced capacity with several Municipal services being delayed during this time.

Environment Canada issued an orange air quality warning that remains in effect across Windsor-Essex as smoke from wildfires in northwestern Ontario affects the region. Windsor-Essex County Health Unit officials are urging everyone effected to limit time outdoors and consider postponing outdoor sports, activities, and events.

As a result of the continued poor air quality and ongoing indoor air quality assessments, the Municipality has made several operational adjustments for Thursday, July 16 and Friday, July 17. These decisions have been made to protect the health and safety of our employees and the public.

Facility Closures

•           Town Hall will remain closed
•            Lakeshore Marina will remain closed
•           Operations Centre will remain closed

Recreation and Community Services

• Summer Day Camp programming will operate at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre and Comber Community Centre. The Woodslee Day Camp has been cancelled.

• Friday's Concert in the Park and Junior Park Ranger Program have been cancelled.

• Ice rentals and programming are cancelled until at least noon Friday. Indoor air quality will be reassessed in the dressing room area, and an update will be provided regarding Friday evening rentals. 

The Municipality of Lakeshore will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as they become available. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience. General inquiries can be directed to our Public Service Unit at PublicService@Lakeshore.ca

For more information on air quality conditions, visit Environment and Climate Change Canada's Air Quality Health Index.