Motor vehicle collision claims three lives
We are deeply saddened by a tragedy that has impacted the John Diefenbaker Senior School community. It has been confirmed that three students from...
Letter to the Editor: Well-designed roundabouts enhance safety and traffic flow
To the Editor:
I recently offered feedback to the Town of Saugeen Shores through its 'Engage Saugeen Shores' portal regarding the Hwy. 21 and Turner...
Port Elgin Legion Branch 340: Remembrance Day 2025 in Port Elgin
On this, the 80th anniversary of the end of Word War II in 1945, the Remembrance Day ceremonies seem to be more poignant than...
The Battle of Normandy August 8, 1944
This day was one of the worst in WWII for the Canadian Army.
The following is from the Canadian Veterans Affairs Normandy 1944 Information file.
“The...
Living Wage needed keeps going up – now $24.60 in Bruce Grey
The Living Wage for Bruce Grey has increased by 6.7% to $24.60 per hour in 2025, up from $23.05 in 2024. The new rate...
Save the Date – Giving Tuesday is December 2nd
This #GivingTuesday, show your local Museum & Cultural Centre some love! You can join the global generosity movement by supporting it in 1 of...
Police Benevolence Fund receives a financial boost
On November 10th, (2025) the ladies of the St. John’s Anglican Church attended the Police Station to present a cheque of $2,000 in support...
Bruce Power launches annual Holiday Fundraiser
Bruce Power has launched its annual online fundraiser for numerous toy drive and hamper programs that support hundreds of local families during the holidays.
Bruce...
Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre: Legacy of Hope – a powerful exhibit...
The Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre, Legacy of Hope Foundation, Saugeen First Nation, and Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, have partnered to...
April 9th, The Battle of Vimy Ridge remembered
Today, April 9th, is the 108th anniversary of the beginning of The Battle of Vimy Ridge, a battle that saw a sacrifice of immeasurable...
Visit the Cenotaph of your choice on November 11, 2025
This Tuesday, many of you will visit the cenotaphs in Port Elgin and Southampton. Please take the time and read the names on the...
Remembering Private John Henry Yahba on Indigenous Veterans’ Day
November 8th, is officially Indigenous Veterans' Day that began in 1993 to recognize those Indigenous men who volunteered in several wars, including WWI, the...
Twinning a possibility with a sister community for Saugeen Shores
In this time of Remembrance, John Willetts brought to Saugeen Shores Town Council a proposal to create a 'twinning' with Zonnebeke in Belgium.
Willetts has...
Local Nurses who served in World War I – Mabel Stauch
When it came to war in early times, WWI and WWII, men were generally the focus. However, many women also served, primarily as nurses. ...
