Marine Heritage Society looking forward to 2021
Despite COVID-19 times, the Marine Heritage Society (MHS) Committee met at its September meeting at the Southampton firehall while following health protocols.
With a positive...
Pumpkinfest Powers On with Pumpkin Pack Wednesdays
For those who may have missed it in OPG's recent 'In the Community' article, Pumpkinfest will be powering on in a different way this...
Terry Fox Virtual Run – One Day, Your Way
Today, September 13th, marks the anniversary of the first Terry Fox Run that took place across Canada.
Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope have...
Rotary Huron Shore Run changes venue due to Covid-19 and succeeds
The Rotary Huron Shore Run like so many other events this year was cancelled. The event, a major fundraiser for the local Saugeen Memorial...
Tara Fall Fair another of those cancelled for 2020 – looking back
For 163 years, the Arran Tara Fall Fair has not missed a beat however, this year, is different. The Fair that was to be...
Remembering 9/11 … today marks 19 years
Today, September 11th marks the 19th anniversary of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre in New York.
On September 11, 2001, at 8:45...
‘The Mask Lady’ makes another large donation to Huron Shores Hospice
Huron Shores Hospice was presented with a cheque today in the amount of $6,598.50 by Shirley Purdie, of Kincardine, better known as ‘The Mask...
Labour Day 2020 in a Global Pandemic
Workers dying almost daily, workers suffering horrendous injury and debilitating disease, workers living in profound and multi generational poverty. In the midst of this...
Nominations being accepted for annual Heritage Conservation Award
Once again, Saugeen Shores is holding the annual Heritage Conservation Award sponsored by the Municipal Heritage Committee.
The award is given to someone who has...
Debbie Bolan and Hawthorne Community Clinic donate mask money to Huron Shores Hospice
Debbie Bolan in partnership with the Hawthorne Community Clinic presented $971.80 in donations received by clinic patients who made a donation to Huron Shores...
Fall is all about sunflowers
In retirement, Saugeen Shores police officer, Doug Lein, has taken to growing. Among his plantings are giant sunflowers that he has previously entered in...
Project Pumpkinfeast fundraiser now on-line
Due to COVID-19, Port Elgin Rotary Club will not be having a tent at Pumpkinfest for the pumpkin pie fundraiser.
Fortunately, however, the Club is...
Labour Day parade another COVID cancelled event
Today, Saturday September 5th, 2020, would have been the 25th anniversary day of 'Labour' celebrations in Port Elgin (Saugeen Shores) however, due to COVID-19,...
Rainbow Crosswalk officially opened and recognized as a symbol of hope
Deputy Mayor and Saugeen District Senior School (SDSS) teacher, Don Matheson cut the ribbon on Thursday morning, September 3rd, to officially open and recognize...
