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FAQ (frequently asked questions)
1. What can I do to help?
2. How do I know the beach I am using is public?
3. What should I do if I am harassed by waterfront adjacent owners, Township Bylaw Officers or the Police?
4. Will my backlot cottage property values decrease if this proposal is passed?
5. Why must the public be included in this access to beach issue?
6. Who can sign the STB petition?
1. What can I do to help?
Send your letter to the Ontario Attorney General Michael Bryant.
Join the Save The Beaches Association. Become active in your area.
Speak to your neighbours about this issue in both Tiny Township and outside of the Township.
Stand Up For Your Rights.
Write to us at :
c/o Kathy Speers,
R.R. 1, Perkinsfield, Ont,
L0L 2J0
2. How do I know the beach I am using is public?
All beaches in Tiny Township are historically public except for Rowntree Beach.
3. What should I do if I am harassed by waterfront adjacent owners, Township Bylaw Officers or the Police?
Immediately document, with witnesses if possible, the time, date, circumstances and identity/description/address of the person/persons carrying out the harassment and send it to Save The Beaches Association.
Mailing Address:
Kathy Speers,
R.R. 1,
Perkinsfield, Ont,
L0L 2J0
4. Will my backlot cottage property values decrease if this proposal is passed?
If the beaches go private-yes. In 1994 when Rowntree Beach became private through a court decision the value of backlot cottages and residences dropped 40 %. After all who would buy a cottage that has no access to the beach.
5. Why must the public be included in this access to beach issue?
The public have used the beaches for over 100 years and Save The Beaches believes that our children and grandchildren should continue to enjoy these beautiful beaches for generations to come. Our public rights must be protected and maintained or this could happen anywhere in Canada.
6. Who can sign the STB petition?
Anyone that is concerned about this injustice can sign the petition as Save The Beaches strongly believes that the present attempt to keep the public away from the beaches, if passed, will set a precedent for other beach areas outside Tiny Township. We encourage all ages, young and old, to sign the petition as Save The Beaches also believes we all have public rights, irregardless of age (4 years to 144 years), that must be protected.
If you have used the beaches please sign this petition. Beach Users Link
If you do not use the beaches but still want to voice your concern please sign this petition. Ontario residents link
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