Chantry Island held up as a beacon of inspiration

As most who live in, or visit, Southampton are aware, Chantry Island Lighthouse is a major tourist attraction and volunteer mecca and is now...

A SENIOR MOMENT – “FAREWELL TO WELFARE?”

On July 31, the Ontario Government announced it would be scrapping the Guaranteed Basic Income program (G.B.I) which had been implemented on a trial...

Elgin Lodge celebrates summer July birthdays

July birthdays appear to be popular, at least at Kingsway Arms of Elgin Lodge in Port Elgin (Saugeen Shores) where almost a dozen residents...

Little church is like a step back in time

Like the song, "Little Brown Church in the Vale", Saugeen Township has the "Little White Church on the River". After meeting in a barn, known...

No Sound of Music

For the first time, there is no summer Sound of Music in Southampton. 'Summer Music', the annual music education experience that filled Southampton's local G....

Commemorative Banner project looking for photos

Throughout the communities of Saugeen Shores, again this Fall, there will be Commemorative Banners hanging prior to Remembrance Day. The Town of Saugeen Shores Municipal...

The little train on the beach appears to soon become a relic of the...

Saugeen Shores Town Chambers were filled to capacity at Monday night's Council meeting (June 25/18) as supporters of the Port Elgin Beach train continued...

Last day for Dan Russell as G. C. Huston Principal

It was a momentous and emotional time for everyone who attended the last day of school on June 28th, as local principal, Dan Russell,...

Men ‘Walk a Mile in HER Shoes’ to raise awareness

Mother Nature definitely co-operated for the 5th annual 'Walk a Mile in HER Shoes' fundraiser for the Women's House Serving Bruce and Grey as...

G. C. Huston Principal honoured by First Nations for years of service

Principal Dan Russell is winding down his days as principal of G. C. Huston Public School, 'Home of the Hawks' and, on Friday, June...

Hunger knows no season

When it comes to hunger, there is no season and, for the Salvation Army Food Bank, summer can be stressful. Volunteer Coordinator, Diane Thorne (L)...

Canadian Tire Jumpstart funding will impact students for a decade

It's exciting news for SDSS!  Once again, Mowbray's Canadian Tire and Jumpstart have stepped in to ensure that youth have the opportunity to take...

Rotary Huron Shore Run 2024 draws a record number of participants

The weather was perfect as almost 1,000 runners and walkers registered for the 36th annual Rotary Huron Shores 2024 Run fundraiser held in Southampton...

‘Stanley Pot’ goes ahead despite rain

Like true athletes, rain didn't stop the G. C. Huston Hawks of Southampton from playing in the annual 'Stanley Pot' road hockey tournament on...