Wasaga Beach has a renowned provincial park totally within the municipality’s boundaries, but the Ford government wants to cede some parkland to the town, as opponents argue the proposal sets a dangerous precedent.

“This beautiful white sand beach is the heart and lungs of our community,” Wasaga Beach Mayor Brian Smith said, referring to the world’s longest freshwater beach.

He told CityNews that the transfer of ownership of approximately 60 hectares of sandy land to the Town of Wasaga Beach from the provincial government rights a historical wrong.

“The Province came in the ’60s and ’70s and expropriated a bunch of lands here. They tore down four-storey, five-storey hotels. They tore down cottage courts,” Smith said.

During a visit in the spring, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a $

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