Chantry Island held up as a beacon of inspiration
As most who live in, or visit, Southampton are aware, Chantry Island Lighthouse is a major tourist attraction and volunteer mecca and is now...
War on the Shore 2018
Mother Nature cooperated for the third annual War on the Shore in Southampton on Lake Huron.
Held as part of the annual Marine Heritage Festival,...
Cardboard boat races a big weekend hit
There was a brisk wind and cloudy skies, but that didn't deter the almost 2,000 people from attending the Marine Heritage Festival cardboard boat...
Elgin Lodge celebrates summer July birthdays
July birthdays appear to be popular, at least at Kingsway Arms of Elgin Lodge in Port Elgin (Saugeen Shores) where almost a dozen residents...
Sally Armani a FUNdraiser for charity
The second annual 'Sally Armani' rummage sale hosted by the Chantry Island Cham-bettes was a resounding success.
The sale of gently-used quality clothing was held...
Artistic Director of Summer Music retires after 26 years
Summer Music Camp 2018 came to an end on Friday (July 27th) with the final Grand Finale concert.
This year's camp venue was hosted by...
Marine Heritage Festival kick off for a big weekend
Approximately 400 people attended the Marine Heritage Festival kick-off held at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre on Friday evening (July 27/18).
Just before...
Marine Heritage Festival about to begin
With the Marine Heritage Festival in Southampton literally only days away, events have already begun.
The Festival begins on Friday evening (July 27) with the...
No Sound of Music
For the first time, there is no summer Sound of Music in Southampton.
'Summer Music', the annual music education experience that filled Southampton's local G....
New Heritage plaque opens a window to the past
The Municipal Heritage Committee has again brought a little bit of history into the public's eye with another interpretive sign at the Rail Trail...
Southampton Rotary has new Executive
Southampton Rotary Club has a new Executive.
The Executive, now headed up by President Sylvia Sheard, whose husband Tony is also a past President, was...
Summer a time for fundraisers
Summer along the shore of Lake Huron is a time for outdoor events that revolve around food such as BBQs and fish fry(s), many...
Farmers’ Market abuzz with activity
Under sunny skies and with warm temperatures, the Farmers' Market hosted by the BIA in Port Elgin was abuzz with activity on Wednesday (July...
Southampton icon once a contentious issue
We recently received a query to revive an old story that we did in 2014 regarding Southampton's giant flag at the foot of High...
