A Glimmer of Hope

Today at the Committee of the Whole meeting, council decided that it would dust off the now long forgotten Balm Beach Master Plan and relook at it.  They stressed the need for community input as an important part of this process.  In itself, this does not get rid of the fence, but it is a good step in the right direction.  I will offer PUBB's cooperation.

 

Provincial Election

The following questions are being sent to the candidates of Simcoe North.  However, all provincial candidates should be aware of the issue since public use of the shores of our Great Lakes is a matter that affects recreation throughout the province and even though their ridings may not have shorelines, many of their constituents use them.  PUBB encourages you to make your candidates aware of the problem and solicit their position on the matter. 

 

As an incentive to do this, you will be interested to know that as this email is being written, it appears that the Balm Beach fence is being extended down towards the water's edge.

 

Questions for Provincial Candidates.

 

 

Issue:  The access and use of the beaches along the west shore of Tiny Township has been a matter of some controversy for a good number of years.  Increasingly, beaches that have been historically used by the public (which includes not only local residents but visitors from other parts of the province and the world who are seasonal residents or visitors) are being privatized and in some cases, public access is being denied through intimidation and/or fences or other barriers.

 

 

What is your position on keeping Tiny’s beaches open for public access and use.

 

Would you support the Great Lakes Shorelines Right of Passage Act if it was reintroduced in the next Legislature?