Wasaga Beach Ratepayers Association Inc.

06/08/2026

Hear Mayor Smith answering many of your important questions

06/08/2026

Good news👍

BREAKING NEWS: Wasaga Beach Welcomes $20,000 in Provincial Funding to Grow Mayor’s Charity RAM Rodeo and Hootenanny Fall Festival - Experience Ontario funding will support expanded family attractions, strengthen fall tourism, and enhance visitor experiences

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The Town of Wasaga Beach is welcoming a $20,000 investment from the Province of Ontario through Experience Ontario to support local tourism, drive economic activity, and expand one of the community’s most anticipated fall events.

Returning October 3–4, 2026, at Klondike Sports Park, the Mayor’s Charity RAM Rodeo and Hootenanny Fall Festival has quickly become a major regional attraction, drawing thousands of attendees from across Ontario for a weekend of live entertainment, professional rodeo action, family activities, artisan vendors, food trucks, and fall-themed programming.

“We are grateful to Minister Cho and the Province of Ontario for recognizing the impact that festivals and events have on communities like Wasaga Beach,” said Mayor Brian Smith. “The Mayor’s Charity RAM Rodeo and Hootenanny Fall Festival has quickly become one of the Town’s signature events, attracting visitors from across Ontario while supporting local businesses and community organizations. This funding will help us deliver an even better rodeo and festival experience for local families and visitors, including a Ferris wheel, more seating, more food choices, more washrooms, shared areas, and a 2-Step Social Under the Stars that you will never forget.”

The provincial funding will support expanded family programming, new midway attractions, upgraded accessibility features, and enhanced visitor amenities as the Town continues to grow the event and strengthen fall tourism activity in the community.

Tickets for the 2026 Mayor’s Charity RAM Rodeo are available now at wasagabeach.com/Rodeo
Save with Early Bird pricing until July 5, 2026.

Read the full news release here 👉https://bit.ly/4vtXnZo

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FordNation | Stan Cho | Brian Saunderson | Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce |

05/05/2026

BREAKING NEWS: The Town of Wasaga Beach is welcoming national attention following the publication of a new Destination Canada case study examining the Town’s work to reimagine its iconic waterfront through .

The case study — “Reimagining Wasaga Beach to Develop Destination Wasaga” — highlights how the town is building public-private alignment and advancing a community-driven master plan to support the transformation of its beachfront, downtown and tourism areas.

“At a time when Canada is looking to tourism as one of its strongest tariff-free exports, Wasaga Beach has an important role to play,” said Mayor Brian Smith. “Destination Wasaga is about using tourism as a lever for long-term economic growth — attracting responsible investment, supporting local businesses, keeping the beach public, protecting our environment, and reconnecting people with the nationally significant history of Nancy Island and the War of 1812. We are building a year-round waterfront destination that residents are proud to share with Canada and the world.”

✅ Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4tcAkRk

✅ Watch the latest Destination Wasaga content: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAKRRdNWAAr6WhsBO7cdnCYFMYH9PAaee&si=hmBfQRqWHnD0fnbM

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05/05/2026

BREAKING NEWS - Piping Plovers Get Added Protection at Wasaga Beach: New seasonal technicians and community volunteers will support nest monitoring, beach surveys, public education, and long-term shoreline stewardship

“As responsibility for Beach Areas 1 and 2 transitions from the Province to the Town, our focus is on making sure the care of our beachfront remains thoughtful, informed, and grounded in best practices,” said Mayor Brian Smith. “This work is about protecting what makes Wasaga Beach special — from sensitive shoreline areas to the endangered species that depend on them.”

As Wasaga Beach prepares for another busy summer season, the Town is expanding on-the-ground protection for the endangered piping plover with the addition of two Destination Wasaga Piping Plover Technicians.

The new seasonal roles will support monitoring and recovery efforts for the endangered shorebird, including beach surveys, nest monitoring, data collection, and public education with residents and visitors.

“Aligned with past Ontario Parks practices, the Town is taking a phased and responsible approach to building its in-house stewardship capacity,” said Lee Furlotte, Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities. “These new technician roles are an important first step, and we expect to continue strengthening this team next season as part of a long-term municipal approach to piping plover protection and beach management. We are grateful to our provincial and federal partners, who are working alongside us on the ground, sharing equipment, expertise, and best practices as we build local capacity.”

Read the full news release 👉 https://bit.ly/3OUAe2P

Interested applicants can apply for the Destination Wasaga Piping Plover Technician roles at wasagabeach.com/careers

Qualified residents interested in supporting local stewardship efforts can sign up to volunteer at wasagabeach.com/volunteer

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Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming Ontario Parks Environment Ontario

04/21/2026

Reminder:
Town Hall Public Meeting: April 22, 2026
By Town of Wasaga Beach
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Mar 18, 2026
Public Notices
On Wednesday April 22, 2026 Town of Wasaga Beach Council and staff will host a Town Hall Public Meeting.

WHERE: RecPlex, Auditorium - 1724 Mosley Street
WHEN: Wednesday April 22, 7pm-9pm
WHAT: These are public meetings with an open mic format. Council and Town Staff will be there to answer your questions and hear your thoughts.
WHY: These public meetings align with Council's initiative to increase openness and transparency.

The meeting will begin right after MyWasaga Days, where you can stop by earlier in the evening to:

✅ Sign up for your resident parking permit
✅ Complete voter registration
✅ Renew your passport
✅ Connect with Town staff and services after hours

Stay afterward to take part in a meaningful, informative discussion about what's happening in Wasaga Beach.

We look forward to seeing you there—and hearing from you!

04/20/2026

Wasaga Beach Votes 2026

04/19/2026

Access all the important information on the 2026 municipal election, all in one place.

The next Municipal Election will be held on Monday, October 26th, 2026. Wasaga Beach voters will elect the following offices:

04/15/2026

Another opportunity to be informed and ask questions.

PUBLIC NOTICE - On Wednesday April 22, 2026 Town of Wasaga Beach Council and staff will host a Town Hall Public Meeting.

📍WHERE: RecPlex, Auditorium - 1724 Mosley Street
🕐WHEN: Wednesday April 22, 7pm-9pm
❓WHAT: These are public meetings with an open mic format. Council and Town Staff will be there to answer your questions and hear your thoughts.
📣WHY: These public meetings align with Council's initiative to increase openness and transparency.

The meeting will begin right after MyWasaga Days, where you can stop by earlier in the evening to:

✔️ Sign up for your resident parking permit
✔️ Complete voter registration
✔️ Renew your passport
✔️ Connect with Town staff and services after hours

Stay afterward to take part in a meaningful, informative discussion about what's happening in Wasaga Beach.

We look forward to seeing you there—and hearing from you! 💬✨

Read more about this event: https://bit.ly/4sy1Hp5

04/11/2026

Good news for our beloved Piping Plovers

BREAKING NEWS: Wasaga Beach Advances Piping Plover Protection Through Collaboration with Birds Canada - Dedicated training and threat mitigation support from Birds Canada will support municipal stewardship plans

The Town of Wasaga Beach is collaborating with Birds Canada to support the protection and monitoring of Piping Plovers through targeted training and coordinated stewardship along the beachfront.

The collaboration is intended to ensure that local stewardship is aligned with established conservation science, species-at-risk management best practices, and the federal Species at Risk Act (SARA).

Beginning April 9, Birds Canada will deliver workshops and field-based training to Town staff and stewardship teams, focusing on monitoring and surveying protocols, threat mitigation, habitat protection and education. Regular training provided by Birds Canada will build the Town’s knowledge and capacity, and become a formal part of its Municipal Piping Plover Beach Management Plan.

“Protecting species at risk is a core responsibility of the Town of Wasaga Beach as we take on an expanded stewardship role,” said Mayor Brian Smith. “This collaboration ensures the Town’s work is informed by recognized expertise and grounded in best practices. There is nobody more qualified than Birds Canada to deliver this training, or to deliver on-the-ground support to our municipal stewardship team throughout the nesting season.”

Read the full news release and learn more: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4ceE3qZ

01/06/2026

For Wasaga Beach residents who would like to know how a ward system would benefit you, please plan to attend this meeting on Jan 26th. Be informed.

On Monday January 26, 2026 Town of Wasaga Beach staff will host a Public Meeting regarding the question to be placed on the 2026 Municipal Election Ballot: “Are you in favour of moving to a ward system?” During this session, staff will:

✔ Explain the differences between an at-large system and a ward system
✔ Ensure that residents understand the question being asked
✔ Provide the opportunity to ask questions


📍WHERE: Wasaga Stars Arena, ReMax Room - 544 River Road West
🕐WHEN: Monday January 26, 6pm

We look forward to seeing you there!