Pumpkinfest has a new official pumpkin patch thanks to new Smith’s Apple Farm owners
Despite a cool, wet morning, it was an exciting time at Smith's Apple Farm as new owners Chloe and Cameron welcomed visitors to the...
Bruce County has a new Queen of the Furrow
Bruce County has a new Queen of the Furrow for 2021 - 22.
Allison Pepper, age 24, of Chesley (ON) won the title following having...
Pioneer Cemetery – A complex issue but one that needs to be undertaken
On September 29th, 2023, Municipal Heritage Committee members and Town Staff were taken on a tour of the Pioneer Cemetery in Southampton.
At that time,...
The complex meaning behind the Crest
The United Church Crest was recently used in the article we published, 'United Church holds Inaugural Meeting for Change' . We thought it would...
Local author completes the second book of his Sunset Musings trilogy
Author Bob Johnston of Southampton has now completed the second book of his trilogy with "More Sunset Musings: The Summer Years", a continuing compilation...
Marine Heritage Festival: Cardboard Boat Races a winner
The first 'in-person' Marine Heritage Festival in Southampton, following a long hiatus due to COVID-19, is over for another year.
The weekend Festival saw thousands...
The Tall Ship St. Lawrence II leaves Southampton with a new crew
The Tall Ship, St. Lawrence II left Southampton Harbour on Monday, July 19th, following a weekend layover and crew change.
For larger view, Click on...
Holiday season officially starts in Port Elgin
It was the official start to the holiday season in Port Elgin as Shoppers' Night and the Tree Lighting ceremony hosted by the BIA...
Long term care surveys reveal positive results
In a recent survey, Bruce County’s long term care residents and their families expressed positive overall experiences at Brucelea Haven (Walkerton) and Gateway Haven...
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...
Access to Dental Care and Affordable Prescription Drugs for vulnerable seniors expands
The Ontario government is updating the income eligibility thresholds for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program and the Seniors Co-Payment Program to allow more...
Local resident makes significant donation to Cenotaph restoration fund
Southampton Cenotaph restoration fundraising campaign is one step closer to its goal thanks to a significant personal donation by Mike Jukes, past-President of Southampton...
Mark your Calendar: Input invited from the public on North Shore Park
North Shore Park in Saugeen Shores has long been a gem on the shore of Lake Huron where people have strolled along the lakeshore...
Cham-bettes Christmas Home Tour 2025: The Mann Home (Port Elgin)
The Mann Home
Trish and Rob Mann
144 Westlinks Drive, Port Elgin
After 20 wonderful years raising our family on Eugenia Lake, we found ourselves ready for...
