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Ontario's Bill 5 Threatens Wasaga Beach's Vital Ecosystems

7/29/2025

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The Ontario government is eyeing a controversial sale of 60% of Wasaga Beach Provincial Park, jeopardizing precious Georgian Bay shoreline and piping plover habitats. Proposed changes to the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act could pave the way for rapid development, prompting environmental advocates to rally residents against Bill 5, which endangers vital ecosystems and our climate.

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Story summary

The Ontario government is eyeing a controversial sale of 60% of Wasaga Beach Provincial Park, jeopardizing precious Georgian Bay shoreline and piping plover habitats. Proposed changes to the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act could pave the way for rapid development, prompting environmental advocates to rally residents against Bill 5, which endangers vital ecosystems and our climate.