Pumpkinfest weigh-in winners

When it comes to Pumpkinfest in Port Elgin (Saugeen Shores), one of the most exciting events is the annual weigh-off of giant pumpkins and...

Bruce County Museum hosts unique First Nation exhibit

It was standing room only at the recent opening of the 'Voices of Chief's Point' exhibit at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre.     Saugeen...

Commemorative banners continue to grow and every soldier has a story

Shortly after Thanksgiving, for the third year, Commemorative Banners honouring the fallen soldiers from past wars will be hung on the decorative light posts...

South Bruce Peninsula found guilty of destroying endangered species’ habitat

The Town of South Bruce Peninsula has been found guilty of destroying the endangered Piping Plover habitat on two occasions that put their survival...

Tiverton Fall Fair – There’s no place like Home

'There's No Place Like Home' The 158th Tiverton Fall Fair theme this year is 'There's No Place Like Home' and it all takes place this...

Annual Memorial Service at the Rail Trail Memorial Gardens

Each year, a ceremony is held in memory of loved ones at the Saugeen Rail Trail Memorial Gardens at Peel and Grosvenor Streets. Saugeen Shores...

Bruce County Museum beer tasting a popular community event

The annual Bruce County Museum beer tasting is a popular community event that gives craft breweries the opportunity to reach out with their unique...

SDSS students learn construction and make a difference to the environment

MacGregor Point Provincial Park is helping the 'little brown bat' population with the help of Saugeen District Senior School Construction students. Park staff approached teacher...

Once Upon a Time: Pioneer Neighbours near Stokes Bay

Helene Murray Scott was a native of Stokes Bay and wrote about her family roots in this small farming community. Malcolm McIvor was my great...

Volunteers turn out for year three of TD Tree Day

Almost 20 volunteers met on Sunday to plant trees along the Rail Trail. On September 22nd, several volunteers planted 150 trees thanks to TD Friends...

Designated vs Listed = Historic vs Heritage

Recently, guest columnist Mike Sterling wrote a Letter to the Editor - The 100 Year Mistake for Southampton. In it, he tried to show the...

The 100 year mistake for Southampton

To the Editor: I decided to write this letter after reading Diane Huber’s excellent overview of where we are relative to a very small group...

Fall Fairs continue – 162nd Arran-Tara fair unique

Fall Fairs are continuing throughout Bruce and Grey counties, the agricultural hub of southwestern Ontario where farmers meet the food needs of large urban...

Only 25 days until award-winning Pumpkinfest 2019 weekend

The 33rd award winning festival, Pumpkinfest, is only 25 days away.  Joanne Robbins and Chair of the organizing committee, Brad Scott, came to Saugeen...