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The Town of Wasaga Beach Fire Department Offers Cooking Safety Tips During Fire Prevention Week

“Cooking safety start with you,” said Craig Williams, Fire Chief & Director of Emergency Services. “A cooking fire can grow quickly. I have seen many homes damaged and people injured by fires that could easily have been prevented. There is still much work to do when it comes to better educating the public about ways to stay safe when cooking.” 

Wasaga Beach – The Town of Wasaga Beach Fire Department is partnering with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) - the official sponsor of Fire...

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Fire Chief Craig Williams, Challenges Wasaga Beach to be “Saved by the Beep”

“Being prepared to act in the event of a fire can start with simply pressing the test button and having the confidence that a working smoke alarm is in your home,” said Chief Williams. “Lives will be saved by regularly testing smoke alarms at least once a month, refreshing batteries at least once a year, and replacing smoke alarms older than 10 years.”  

Wasaga Beach – Fire Chief Craig Williams is calling on all residents of Wasaga Beach to test their smoke alarms on September 28 as part of Test...

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Town of Wasaga Beach Launches Innovative Online Training to Promote Age-Friendly Business Practices

“Older adults in Wasaga Beach will benefit greatly from community awareness about the experiences of aging and what older consumers value,” said Jeff Burke, Chair of the Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee. "We're excited to have a tool to complement the County of Simcoe's program and ignite important conversations about what it means to be age-friendly and how its good for businesses.” 

Wasaga Beach - Through its Age Friendly Community Advisory Committee (AFCAC), the Town of Wasaga Beach...

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Town of Wasaga Beach Calls for Provincial Task Force on Unsanctioned Car Rallies

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...

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Town Wraps Up Summer Tourism Season with Most Successful Labour Day Long Weekend in Years

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...

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