CORONAVIRUS
COVID-19
Local Bulletins | Closures | Updates
Town of Wasaga Beach facilities are open to serve the public during the province-wide shutdown.
Offices are open Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Residents are encouraged to make an appointment or utilize online options for service where available. Please note that due to high call volume you might not have your call answered immediately. We apologize and ask that you try calling again.
See available online options.
See our contact directory.
Our COVID-19 Information Page is your one-stop resource for information about the Town of Wasaga Beach's response to the pandemic.
Status for our region is: Stage 1 of the Roadmap to Reopen.
Get details on provincial regulations.
Get details on reopening.
On this page you will find our Community Information Bulletins, e-newsletters, federal and provincial announcements, links to upper-tier government websites, and much more. This includes a link to our Business Recovery Portal, information about visiting Wasaga Beach, the status of town services, parking information, and the status of local events.
Questions? Please contact us:
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Close contact and gatherings |
What you need to knowOrganized public events and social gathering limits are:
Virtual gatherings or events are the safest way to visit or recognize occasions with people outside your household. It is strongly advised that you limit close contact to your household (the people you live with):
Learn more about the reopening on the Government of Ontario website.
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Visiting the beachfront - what you should know until we get beyond the pandemic |
Planning a visit to the beachfront? There are a few things you should know:
If you have physical distancing concerns while at the beachfront, or you are concerned about gatherings, you have a few different options:
Please note the sand-covered portion of Beach Drive - this is the land at Beach 1 in front of the commercial buildings and south of the black light standards - is owned by the Town of Wasaga Beach. Municipal law enforcement officers patrol this area, helping enforce provincial orders and town bylaws. Beyond the black light standards and up to the water's edge is part of the provincial park. Thank you for choosing to spend time in our community. |
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Municipal Facilities - Status |
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Town hall, the RecPlex, Wasaga Stars Arena, Public Works, and the office at Fire Station 1 are OPEN to the public. Front counter service is available at these facilities. Traditional in-person recreation programming is not happening at this time, but some virtual options exist. The library is offering limited in-person access to technology services and curbside pickup of materials is available. Civil marriage services are available through our Clerk's Department. COVID-19 restrictions apply. Contact Clerk's Department for details. To reach staff during regular business hours, please see the contact directory. Regular operating hours for most departments are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon-Fri. |
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Town services at a glance |
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Parking Passes |
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| Municipality is an essential service provider |
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The Town of Wasaga Beach continues to provide important public services to the community during the pandemic. The town is an essential service provider as deemed by Ontario Regulation 82/20 (2.1) and as a result, the stay-at-home order does not apply to municipal employees. Our staff continue to report to work and are available by telephone and e-mail. Most town facilities are open to the public for counter service, however, we encourage people to conduct as much business as possible through remote means. To ensure the safety of our workforce, employees will continue to perform COVID-19 symptom screening before the start of each shift. Staff are also continuing to practice physical distancing and wear face coverings where appropriate. Enhanced cleaning protocols continue at all town facilities. |
Community Information
| Information Bulletins |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2021 Town of Wasaga Beach implements temporary financial relief measures to help community
In response to the financial burden that many people are experiencing due to the provincial stay-at-home order and the shutdown, the Town of Wasaga Beach is implementing certain financial relief measures. Council approved the measures during a virtual Committee of the Whole meeting held earlier this morning. “We know that people are struggling right now and we hope these steps will provide a measure of assistance during what is a very difficult time,” Mayor Nina Bifolchi said. The following fees and charges are suspended (effective May 1, 2021 to Sept. 30, 2021):
Interest and penalty charges will resume on all unpaid balances owing starting Oct. 1, 2021. All interest and penalty payments applied to accounts for the period Jan. 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021 will remain owing as charged. In addition, the town will continue to offer a business licensing fee deferred payment plan and will continue to waive late penalties for those businesses that cannot fully operate due to provincial restrictions. Town supports are in addition to those offered by senior levels of government. Finally, council directed staff this morning to ask the County of Simcoe and the school boards to defer payment remittance arrangements. For more on the new financial relief measures, see the related staff report. The report also highlights federal and provincial supports available for businesses. Additional information for businesses is on the town’s Business Recovery Portal. -30-
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 11, 2021 Statement from Mayor Nina Bifolchi
Today, Mayor Nina Bifolchi issued a statement on the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic. “After the year we have been through, it is important we take a moment today to remember the loved ones we have lost. Each one of these people mattered. Their deaths represent a great tragedy. In recognition of those no longer with us, we have lowered our flags at all town facilities. While today is an opportunity for remembrance, it is also a chance to recognize the many people who have stepped up throughout this public health crisis. On behalf of council, I extend heartfelt appreciation to all members of our health care community for the brave and diligent efforts they have made and continue to make today. We also commend our community’s many frontline workers for the important role they have played throughout this trying period. Retail workers, truck drivers, production workers – so many different professions have kept goods and services moving and available for the benefit of us all. Our business leaders deserve praise too, for they have experienced so many challenges since the pandemic started. Your tenacity, your kindness, your creativity, and your attention to keeping people safe, and to keeping your livelihoods operational – and people employed – is truly inspirational. And it is key on this day that we recognize educators and students in our community for finding new and innovative ways to continue teaching and learning through such a disruptive period. To those families in our community struggling because of the pandemic, know you are in our thoughts and there are supports in place to help. If you are not sure where to turn, please reach out to someone you know and trust. You can find resources on our COVID-19 Information Page. You can also contact Ontario 211 and they can help connect you to the appropriate resource. I am so proud of our community and the many ways we have supported each other over this past year. The stories I have heard reflect our caring and compassionate nature, and I am confidant this spirit will continue for as long as this crisis lasts and beyond. In Wasaga Beach, we have a long history of looking out for each other. While the vaccine rollout continues, we must remember to observe all of the public health protocols. Now is not the time to let our guard down. Finally, a special message to our town staff, who throughout the pandemic have ensured that public services continue for our residents and businesses: thank you for your crucial contributions to Wasaga Beach.” -30- |
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| COVID-19 Updates |
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| Federal Announcements |
| Provincial Announcements |
See the Government of Ontario newsroom Visit the Government of Ontario website for details on regulations in place. |
| Municipal initiatives |
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| Additional Resources |
| COVID-19 Assessment Centres |
| COVID-19 Vaccination Information |
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