Cruiser’s Nite celebrates 30th anniversary with funds for the local Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation
Thirty years ago, Gary Brown (a.k.a. Downtown Gary Brown and Mr. Cruiser) had a vision to see a weekly Cruiser's Nite of classic cars...
Bruce Road 19 to be designated the “Highway for Peace”
On May 16th (2024), local Southampton historian G. William (Bill) Streeter presented a proposal to Bruce County County to name Bruce County Road 19...
Bruce Power platinum sponsor for 2024 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo
Bruce Power is once again the platinum sponsor of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) in Lindsay Oct. 1-5.
The company helped kick...
Culture Days begin at Bruce County Museum
Culture Days have begun at Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre!
During this annual initiative, free events that celebrate arts and culture take place in-person...
Truth and Reconciliation – a day of celebration on Zgaa-biig-ni-gan bridge
G. C. Huston Public School in Southampton (Saugeen Shores) is an example of Truth and Reconciliation that is working.
With equal numbers of Indigenous and...
Port Elgin Legion Branch 340: Newsletter – October, 2024
Welcome to fall! This is the busiest time of the year for us.
Pumpkinfest is here already. We have our Pumpkinfest Meat Draw on Saturday,...
Tripping the light fantastic is a treat at Port Elgin Legion
One of the highlights of the Port Elgin Legion hall is the opportunity to dance on an original finely-finished wooden floor. For anyone who...
Local schools take part in fundraising for Terry Fox cancer research
Each year, local schools in Saugeen Shores hold their annual Terry Fox fundraising runs and activities in support of Cancer research and treatment.
It was...
Truth and Reconciliation: The Boundary Dispute – amicably resolved
In the 1800s, the boundary between Saugeen First Nation Reserve and the village of Southampton was in dispute.
The treaty dated, October 12, 1854, covered...
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Bruce County
Today, Monday, September 30th (2024), Bruce County will solemnly observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day.
This day...
Local Legion looking for volunteers for major FUNdraiser
Your local Port Elgin Legion offers bingo every Wednesday. Doors open at 6:00 pm and games start at 7:00 pm in the upstairs hall...
Marine Heritage Society maintains Saugeen Shores range lights
The Marine Heritage Society has taken on the much needed restoration of the Saugeen River Rear Range light on South Rankin Street.
The Rear Range...
Christmas Tour of Homes 2024 features seven area homes
The Chantry Island Cham-bettes are very excited to announce our 16th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes.
We have selected seven spectacular homes, each unique in...
Icon Sasquatch Sam created by local artist heads for a new home
When 'Back Roads Bill' Steer, the founder and General Manager of the Canadian Ecology Centre in Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park on the Mattawa...
