Chris Herbert

At Lakeshore Recreation, we are fortunate to be surrounded by inspiring athletes of all ages. Some train for triathlons, some compete in powerlifting, and some pursue excellence in sports many people know very little about. Eleven-year-old Adelyn MacDonald is one of those athletes. A dedicated Celtic dancer with Celtic Academy Canada, Adelyn has already achieved remarkable success in her sport through hard work, determination, and a genuine love for dance. While she may be one of the youngest...

Johnny Ballard’s Squash Journey Comes Full Circle at Lakeshore A few years ago, Johnny Ballard stepped onto the Lakeshore Recreation squash courts for the very first time as part of the Junior Squash Program . He didn’t know then that those six weeks would spark a lasting passion — one that has now led him back to the same courts, not as a student, but as one of the program’s coaches and mentors . “I was introduced to squash through this very program, at first, I had no idea what to expect —...

Sunday’s road trip to Centre-Wellington Racquets in Elora was the perfect way to launch the 2025-26 squash season. Fifteen Lakeshore players made the trip and left with new friends, great memories — and in one case, a shiny medal.