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Collected Item: “‘Human behaviour at its worst.’ Wasaga Beach to close main beach area, limit parking after huge Canada Day crowds”

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‘Human behaviour at its worst.’ Wasaga Beach to close main beach area, limit parking after huge Canada Day crowds

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news article

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Article discussing the closure of the popular Wasaga Beach following holiday crowds over Canada Day.
"The public’s 'blatant disregard' for the rules of social distancing has resulted in Wasaga Beach laying out a plan to shut down the majority of the main beach area by July 9."

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Canada Day, gatherings, beach, shut down

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https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2020/07/03/human-behaviour-at-its-worst-wasaga-beach-to-close-main-beach-area-limit-parking-after-huge-canada-day-crowds.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

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Ian Adams, Wasaga Sun

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2020-07-03
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