News Releases and Media Advisories

Statement by Mayor Brian Smith on the Province Providing Over $1 Million to Offset Town's OPP Costs

WASAGA BEACH – Today Mayor Brian Smith issued the following statement, welcoming news that the Ontario government will be offsetting OPP cost increases for small and rural municipalities including the Town of Wasaga Beach:

“The Town of Wasaga Beach welcomes the news that the Ford government will be offsetting OPP cost increases for small and rural municipalities, including the Town of Wasaga Beach.

Faced with a 23 per cent increase in its bill from the OPP in 2025, this Council took swift action....

Vision Unveiled for New Mixed-Use Development on Wasaga Beach’s Iconic Beachfront

High quality, mixed-used development features a diverse range of residential and commercial spaces that will complement work being completed by Sunray Group of Hotels and support year-round economic activity at Beach Area 1

“Stonebridge Building Group has presented the Town with an offer that represents fair market value, which demonstrates that they understand the value of this land and this development for the future of our community. They are ready to get shovels in the ground on a high...

Santa Claus is Coming to Town on Saturday, November 23 ❤️

Here's everything you need to know to have fun this weekend and not get run over by a reindeer! 2024 Holiday Kick-off Weekend Schedule at-a-glance

Learn more about the Town's holiday kick-off weekend events, and get the latest traffic and parade information by following us on Facebook! You can also visit wasagabeach.com/events

Saturday, November 23

• 10AM-4PM: "Kidpreneurs" Holiday Market
• 10AM-8PM: Holiday Market
• 5PM-7PM: Santa Claus Parade
• 7PM: Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Saturday, November 24

• 10AM-4PM:

Important Notice Re: Water Bills During Canada Post Strike

The Town has mailed out the latest water bills, however, due to the Canada Post strike you may not receive them before your payment is due.

Did you know that the Town offers e-billing for your water/sewer and property taxes?  

• Receive a PDF of your bills directly to your inbox and avoid Canada Post service interruptions.
• You can also access your bills on demand by registering for wasagabeach.com/MyWasaga.
• View bills, update your information and make secure payments from anywhere.

To get started:

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Wasaga Beach Moves Forward, Selects New Partner for Redevelopment of Town’s Iconic Beachfront

Town Awards RFP to Stonebridge Building Group

“Council is very pleased to welcome Stonebridge Building Group to the table, to work with the Town and Sunray Group of Hotels, to reinvent our downtown commercial area and beachfront. Learning from our past experience, Council is confident that we are further ahead today than we have ever been. Sometimes you need to take one step back to get two steps ahead. Stonebridge has a solid track record, they are invested in our community, and most...