Fire Ban in Middlesex County
No open-air burning is permitted in Middlesex County until further notice.
No open-air burning is permitted in Middlesex County until further notice.
Middlesex County Fire Chiefs have declared an open-air fire ban. There will be no open-air burning permitted in Middlesex County until further notice.
Campfires are permitted but must be fully extinguished after use and must comply with all municipal by-laws.
This fire ban is being imposed due to the extreme dryness of all vegetation in the area and shall remain in effect until further notice.
No burn permits will be issued until the ban is lifted.
The Dorchester Community Pool will be closed to the public on August 16 to host the Tri-County Competition.
Lottery Licenses are issued for lotteries and gaming activities conducted by charitable and non-profit organizations to raise funds for charitable purposes.
Regulations relating to lotteries and gaming are set out by the Province of Ontario and administered through the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
If you are not currently licensed by the Municipality or have not been licensed in the past two years to conduct a lottery, then you need to complete and submit the Lottery Licensing Eligibility Application.
If your lottery doesn't fall under Thames Centre's jurisdiction, you'll need to contact the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to apply for a license.
Lottery licenses cost 3% of the total prize value.
You can apply for the following lottery licenses through the AGCO that the Municipality will approve:
Bingo is a game of chance where players are awarded a prize or prizes for being the first to complete a specified arrangement of numbers on bingo paper, based on numbers selected at random.
Currently, the following types of bingo events may be licensed in Ontario:
A Blanket Lottery refers to a type of lottery where participants purchase tickets for a chance to win various prizes, which can range from cash to merchandise. These lotteries are typically used for fundraising purposes and can include a variety of formats and prize structures.
Currently, the following types of blanket lottery events may be licensed in Ontario:
“Break open tickets” are instant-win lottery tickets, commonly known as “pull tab” or “nevada” tickets and the brand name “Pocket Slots.” Break open tickets:
Break Open Ticket Licence Application
A raffle is a lottery scheme where tickets are sold for a chance to win a prize in a draw. The different types of raffle schemes are usually identified by the method of determining the winner. Raffle prizes may consist of merchandise or cash, or a combination of the two.
Currently, the following types of raffle events may be licensed in Ontario:
Social Gaming is for individual applicants or organizations to host casual social gaming events in public places. It is intended for use by Legions, Service Clubs, Seniors’ Homes, community groups and individual applicants and charities.
For more information: Social Gaming Licence Guide
Any lottery not specifically outlined as "permitted" by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is prohibited.
Examples of games that are not licensable and therefore prohibited may include (but are not limited to):
Check with the Municipal Lottery License Officer at 519-268-7334 to ensure the legality of an event.
Contact Us
Municipality of Thames Centre
4305 Hamilton Rd
Dorchester, ON, Canada, N0L 1G3
Ph (519)268-7334
Fax (519)268-3928
Sara Henshaw
Deputy Clerk/Lottery Licensing Officer
Ph (519)268-7334 x239
shenshaw@thamescentre.on.ca
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