Election 2026: A broad overview of voting in upcoming Municipal election

"There is need for improvement with the municipal voters list, particularly with dual homeowners," says Councillor Bud Halpin, a candidate for Vice-deputy Mayor in...

Fall has arrived and that means Pumpkinfest is just around the corner

Fall has arrived and with it comes the award-winning Pumpkinfest in Port Egin (Saugeen Shores, where its "Family Fun, Second to None". It's two days,...

Bruce County: Meaningful Reflection on Truth and Reconciliation

This autumn, a variety of events, ceremonies and actions are taking place across Bruce County recognizing Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on...

46th annual Terry Fox run continues Marathon of Hope legacy

Across Canada, communities came to together for the 46th annual Terry Fox fundraising run on Sunday, September 20th (2026). Once again, in Saugeen Shores, Mother...

Witness Blanket exhibition opens at Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre

The Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre (BCM&CC) is hosting the Witness Blanket, a nationally touring exhibition based on the work of artist Carey...

Election 2026: Lots to think about before casting a vote

  Although the upcoming 2026 election is a municipal one and not a provincial one, it will require those elected to office to work closely...

YMCA Peace Medal Nominations are now open

The prestigious YMCA Peace Medal honours people of all ages from coast to coast who are helping to build better communities by exemplifying the values...

How Kincardine’s Sir Alexander McKenzie electrified Brazil

Introducing one of the most famous sons of Bruce County you’ve never heard of—Alexander Mackenzie … not to be confused with Alexander Mackenzie, Canada’s...

Bruce Power a platinum sponsor of International Plowing Match and Rural Expo 50th Anniversary

Where else could you see cowgirls, lumberjacks, square-dancing tractors and plowing competitions all in the same venue? As excitement builds for the 2026 International Plowing...

Huron Shores Hospice celebrates 10th anniversary of Handbags for Hospice event

Ten years, a community of supporters, and countless moments of compassion later, Huron Shores Hospice celebrated the 10th anniversary of its signature fundraiser, Handbags...

MPP Thompson set to celebrate Rural Ontario Week at the International Plowing Match &...

Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce and Ontario's Minister of Rural Affairs, is pleased to celebrate the inaugural Rural Ontario Week at the upcoming International...

Saugeen Shores 46th Annual Terry Fox Run about to begin

  “I want to set an example that will never be forgotten.” — Terry Fox     The 46th Annual Terry Fox Run is about to begin and...

Lions Head Legion Branch 202: September, 2026

by Gerry Tilmans Last issue, I talked about the banner for Private John Gilbert and in this issue it is about Tadeusz (Ted) Giefert. Karen Lovell...

Fall means Rotary pie time

It’s that wonderful time of year again — pumpkin pie season is here, and the Rotary Club of Port Elgin is excited to bring...