Hello, I am
George Watson
I am a local business man and full time resident in Wasaga Beach for 54 years. I attended Collingwood Collegiate and studied at York University. I have a collaborative, resolution based approach to problem solving; with an experienced, respectful attitude for due process, delivered in an accountable, open, and transparent manner for all residents of Wasaga Beach.
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Hello, I am
George Watson
I am a local business man and full time resident in Wasaga Beach for 50 years. I attended Collingwood Collegiate and studied at York University. I have a collaborative, resolution based approach to problem solving; with an experienced, respectful attitude for due process, delivered in an accountable, open, and transparent manner for all residents of Wasaga Beach.
Call 705-309-7653 or email gwatson@watsoncouncil.com. Click the buttons below to stay up-to-date. Follow me and the Town of Wasaga Beach on social media.
RECENT NEWS & UPDATES
Simcoe County celebrates 100 years. Learn more about reforestation efforts and how you can get involved.
George joined approximately 40 students from St. Noel Chabanel Catholic Elementary school in Wasaga Beach along with Sarah Campbell, an Aquatic Biologist from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, in a ” hands on” planting and educational session.
The Patterson family makes twin-pad arena and library donation in memory of former mayor of Wasaga Beach, Cal Patterson.
Congratulations to Beach Babes Beauty Bar on its grand opening! Mayor Nina Bifolchi and members of council were on hand for the occasion.
As a sign of support for the people of Ukraine, members of council raised the Ukrainian flag at town hall.
Beach Builders Home Hardware donates $35,000 to twin-pad arena and library project.
Robert and Sandy Litz donate $10,000 to the twin-pad arena and library fundraising campaign.
The Rotary Club of Wasaga Beach Paul Harris Award Winner Craig Williams, Wasaga Beach’s Deputy Fire Chief
The Rotary Club of Wasaga Beach Paul Harris Award Winner, Reverend Wendy Moore
I am so proud of our Wasaga Beach Rotary Club and their generous donation to our new Twin-Pad Arena and Library.
Deputy Mayor Sylvia Bray and myself had the honour to attend the Civic Prayer Breakfast of South Georgian Bay.
Wasaga Beach Corvette Club Spring Fling Event
Congratulations To Our New MPP, Brian Saunderson
Congratulations to Steve and Donna Langman of Wasaga Beach Adventure Park. Happy 30th Anniversary!
The Weiss Family with strong ties to the community has given $15,000 to the twin-pad arena and library project.
Official Tour of Wasaga Beach’s Playtime Casino
Rotary Foundation International Dedicated To Doing Good Together
George Watson At Customer Appreciation Day At Beach Builders Home Hardware
St John Ambulance Week
George at the Opening Ceremony of the Wasaga Beach Farmers Market
Expo For Seniors In Wasaga Beach
Congratulations to the Age Friendly Community Advisory Committee for hosting the Seniors Expo. What a wonderful event with large enthusiastic crowds and approximately 70 community participating organizations and businesses. Community spirit is alive in Wasaga Beach!
Happy Canada Day!
Wishing everyone a Happy Canada Day to share with your friends, family, and your Community. It will be a time of reflection on what we have achieved as a Country and on what more we have to do.
The Canadian Indigenous Flag was designed by Kwakwaka’wakw artist Curtis Wilson. His design for the flag is meant to represent First Nations in Canada to the public. We hope this Indigenous Peoples flag brings a better understanding of the First Nations of Canada and a vision for a unified Canada that still revels in its diversity and history rooted by the Indigenous Peoples and First Nations Tribes.
Farmers Market 2022 Opening In Wasaga Beach
I had the privilege of bringing greetings from Mayor and Council for the 2022 opening of our Farmers Market. Colleen Bannerman from the Chamber of Commerce is pictured along with volunteers and vendors as the ribbon was cut to officially open the market. Congratulations to Marlene and her team for the great job they do in organizing along with the wonderful music. Here’s to a busy summer season.
St Noel Chabanel Catholic Elementary School 2022 Graduating Class
It was my privilege, on behalf of Council, to attend and congratulate the 2022 graduating class from St Noel Chabanel Catholic Elementary. Approximately 50 graduates received their diplomas in front of friends and family. These budding scholars are all very excited for their next step to High School and continuing their educations. Congrats to the Class of 2022. Well done!
Collingwood Collegiate 2022 Graduation Ceremony
I was pleased to represent our MP Mr. Terry Dowdall at the Collingwood Collegiate 2022 graduation ceremony. Isobel (Izzy) Houston was the recipient of the Terry Dowdall MP Youth Award which honors a student that is pursuing post secondary studies, exceptional academic study, leadership and volunteerism within the community. Congrats to all the graduates and their supportive families.
Lawn Watering Regulations
The Town of Wasaga Beach by-law #2014-47 regulates the watering of lawns. According to this by-law, owners wishing to water their lawns must abide by the following restrictions: Even numbered houses are permitted to water their lawns on even-numbered days; Odd numbered houses are permitted to water their lawns on odd-numbered days. Watering can only occur between the hours of 5am-9am and/or 5pm-9pm. For more information along with applying for lawn watering exemptions, or view the by-law at: https://www.wasagabeach.com/en/town-and-government/resources/By-laws-and-Policies/Water-Use-By-Law-2014-47—Repeal-2002-25.pdf?fbclid=IwAR08ivTjfBhfSxf6sgZ-idk5flCCc_KzODrpUpF0mCd7lVx-JVdbcc7elHU
George’s Promise
I shall continue supporting our rapidly growing community by;
- Ensuring local tax dollars are invested and spent wisely;
- Prioritizing a review of the operational responsibilities of all current Wasaga Beach Boards and Committees;
- Directing staff to aggressively market Wasaga Beach as a four seasons tourism destination;
- Continuing, as I have done since 2001, to constructively advocate to provincial and education authorities for construction of a high school in Wasaga Beach;
- Continue the expansion of our local transportation and develop trails and bike lanes through the entire community;
- Encouraging the development of mixed housing neighbourhoods with a variety of affordable options;
- Researching issues and speaking independently, while respectfully responding, in a civil manner, the views of council colleagues and the general public.
