Public entitled to substantial update regarding proposed beach development says reader
In an open letter to Mayor and Council, resident Patricia Corrigan-Frank on behalf of Port Elgin Beach Preservers, questioned the recent Town Council decisions...
Time is Running Out – Make Your Year End Gift TODAY to Bruce County...
This holiday season, the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre needs the support of the community to make the work that they do possible...
Visitors tap in to their creative side at Bruce County Museum
The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre in Southampton was a beehive of activity over the Winter school break. .
On Saturday morning, December 28th,...
The red-haired kids of Victoria Street leave a stamp on hockey history
I recently ran into Gary Walmsley and we had a chat about his Dad’s, family. It has been a few years since Gary retired...
Grinchmas morning at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre
It was Grinchmas morning at the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre on Saturday, December 21st, when the scary Grinch appeared before Christmas.
For larger...
Saugeen Shores Reindeer Romp celebrates 20th anniversary
This year, 2024, marks the 20th anniversary of the annual Reindeer Romp in Saugeen Shores.
The fun event, that began in Port Elgin with only...
Shortbread – a simple thank you when life is touched by others
Some of the most interesting stories come from our seniors who have life experiences that will never again be seen.
This is a story that...
A Christmas letter of 1942 – overseas away from home
Local Saugeen Shores historian, G. William Streeter of Southampton shares this tender Christmas letter of 1942 written by his father while serving away from...
Happy 100th Birthday to Inger Gottscheu
Inger Gottscheu of Port Elgin will be celebrating her 100th birthday on January 1, 2025.
Inger was born in Bergen, Norway. She made her way...
Hundreds visit Bruce County Museum for Light up the Holidays
It was time to Light Up the Holidays at Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre (BCM&CC) on Friday, December 13th as more than 400...
Experience Ontario 2025 is now open for event applications
Our government is continuing to invest in festivals and events in 2025-26. That is why we are pleased to announce the launch of the...
Elgin Lodge celebrates with a Christmas Gala
Elgin Lodge Retirement Home in Port Elgin (Saugeen Shores) was all glitz and glamour on December 18th as residents celebrated with a fun Christmas...
Bluewater Director of Education Lori Wilder announces retirement
After serving our local public education system for 39 years, Bluewater District School Board Director of Education Lori Wilder is planning to retire.
The announcement...
Rotary Club of Saugeen Shores – service above self includes holiday gift giving
Rotary Club of Saugeen Shores members stopped in at the Salvation Army Food Bank in Port Elgin on Wednesday, December 18th, to give an...

















