News Releases and Media Advisories

Town of Wasaga Beach Takes Action to Protect Public Trust, Transparency and Accountability

November 30, 2023

Wasaga Beach – The Town of Wasaga Beach has handed evidence of wrongdoing and records destruction over to the Ontario Provincial Police, and today Council approved a motion to request that the Attorney General’s office investigate.

The vote followed a presentation by the Town’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Andrew McNeill, who...

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TICKETS FOR BLUE RODEO & BURTON CUMMINGS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT 7PM EST

The Town of Wasaga Beach is notifying all residents that tickets for the Breaking the Ice Festival which includes concerts by Blue Rodeo and Burton Cummings, will be available online tonight, November 27 at 7pm EST.

 Visit 50YearsofSunshine.ca to view the full program and purchase tickets.

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Blue Rodeo and Burton Cummings to Headline Town of Wasaga Beach 50th Anniversary Celebration

Show-stopping concerts are part of a two-week lineup of events that will also celebrate the grand opening of the Town’s new twin-pad arena and library

Wasaga Beach – The Town of Wasaga Beach has announced the highly anticipated headliners for its Breaking the Ice: A Celebration of Legends, Icons and 50 Years of Sunshine festival. Winners of multiple Juno Awards and Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame inductees, Blue Rodeo and Burton Cummings, will lead the show-stopping line-up of iconic Canadian...

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Town Announces New Name for Twin Pad Arena & Library, Launches Search for Naming Sponsors for Rinks

Wasaga Beach Announces New Name for Twin Pad Arena and Library, Launches Search for Naming Sponsors for Two NHL-Size Ice Rinks
Town also welcomes $19,000 in new donations as it prepares to announce details of grand opening

Wasaga Beach – The Town’s new twin-pad arena and library has a new, familiar name. Following a decision by Council today, the new arena and library will open its doors in the New Year as the Wasaga Stars Arena and Wasaga Beach Public Library. 

Mayor Brian Smith made the announcement...

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Toys for Tickets Program Returns to Wasaga Beach Spreading Holiday Cheer

Wasaga Beach – The Town of Wasaga Beach announces the return of its popular "Toys for Tickets" program. Currently in its fifth year, this initiative combines community support, goodwill, and holiday spirit by allowing residents to turn parking fines into an opportunity to give back to those in need. The program brought in $1,500 of new toys in 2022 which were distributed through local charities.  

How to Participate:

• Every person who has an unpaid parking ticket (with the exception of accessibility...

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