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Town of Wasaga Beach Calls for Provincial Task Force on Unsanctioned Car Rallies
Posted on Thursday, September 14, 2023 04:20 PM
After successfully deterring a large illegal car rally over Labour Day long weekend, changes to Municipal Act among proposed actions the Province could take to help strengthen the ability for towns and cities to respond
"On behalf of Council, I'm proud of our staff and the entire team that's been working relentlessly behind the scenes for nine months on the policy, operations and communications related to the issue of large, illegal car rallies,” said Mayor Brian Smith. “Staff developed a...
Town Wraps Up Summer Tourism Season with Most Successful Labour Day Long Weekend in Years
Posted on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 11:00 AM
Crowd of 12,000 residents and visitors pack beachfront for Memories of Summer music festival and last long weekend of summer
“To everyone who made Wasaga Beach and Memories of Summer a part of their long weekend plans, thank you,” said Mayor Brian Smith. “This event showcased what our Town is all about – an iconic beach, fun events, wonderful shops and restaurants -- and making memories with friends and family that will last a lifetime.”
WASAGA BEACH – The Town of Wasaga Beach is celebrating one...
Illegal Car Rally Last Night Swiftly Dispersed
Posted on Sunday, September 03, 2023 11:12 AM
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September 3, 2023
Mayor Brian Smith thanks Town of Wasaga Beach municipal law enforcement team, fire department, Simcoe County Paramedics, Ontario Provincial Police and Ontario Parks wardens for swiftly and calmly dispersing unauthorized car rally last night.
WASAGA BEACH - The Town of Wasaga Beach would like to inform the public that an unsanctioned car rally was successfully dispersed last night. Thanks to a highly coordinated effort, approximately 500 vehicles that...
Town of Wasaga Beach Continues to Take Action to Ensure a Safe Last Long Weekend of Summer
Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2023 02:31 PM
Mayor Brian Smith welcomes visitors making the trip to the iconic tourism destination: “Come to see the Carpet Frogs and April Wine at our annual Memories of Summer Music Festival, and celebrate the last long weekend of summer in Wasaga Beach. Residents and visitors may experience a higher than usual amount of traffic and should plan ahead and budget extra time and patience to travel in and around Wasaga Beach.”
WASAGA BEACH – The Town of Wasaga Beach is gearing up to launch its annual Memories of...
Town Granted an Injunction by Ontario Superior Court of Justice to Address Planned Illegal Car Rally
Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 04:19 PM
WASAGA BEACH – On August 29, 2023, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice granted the Town's request for injunctions that address the illegal H2Oi car rally that is planning to come to Wasaga Beach September 1 – 4, 2023.
Promoting or attending this type of event is not only a violation of By-Law 2023-74, but breach of a court order. No permits have been issued to allow car rallies or meets this weekend and these types of gatherings are illegal.
The Order provides that:
By-law No. 2023-74 being...