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...
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...
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 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...
A step back in time
Like the song, "Little Brown Church in the Vale", Saugeen Township has the "Little White Church on the River".
After meeting in a barn, known...
The little Port Elgin train is officially for sale
Andy and Debbie Hess are disappointed that the Port Elgin and North Shore Railroad will not be operating this summer after running the train...
Last day for Dan Russell as G. C. Huston Principal
It was a momentous and emotional time for everyone who attended the last day of school on June 28th, as local principal, Dan Russell,...
The little train on the beach appears to soon become a relic of the...
Saugeen Shores Town Chambers were filled to capacity at Monday night's Council meeting (June 25/18) as supporters of the Port Elgin Beach train continued...
G. C. Huston Principal honoured by First Nations for years of service
Principal Dan Russell is winding down his days as principal of G. C. Huston Public School, 'Home of the Hawks' and, on Friday, June...
Men ‘Walk a Mile in HER Shoes’ to raise awareness
Mother Nature definitely co-operated for the 5th annual 'Walk a Mile in HER Shoes' fundraiser for the Women's House Serving Bruce and Grey as...
Hurricane Hazel’s path left its mark on Southampton
This week, October 15th - 18th marks the anniversary of Hurricane Hazel as she swept through southwestern Ontario in 1954 leaving death and destruction...
Commemorative banners honour veterans
The next time you're walking along High Street in Southampton or Goderich Street in Port Elgin, look up and pause a moment. There on...
Plaque recognizes Southampton contribution to the Mosquito Bomber
While Sunday, July 2nd, continued Canada's 150th celebration weekend, it was also time for another celebration ... recognition of the World War II Mosquito...
