Bruce County launches new licensed Child Care expansion toolkit

At the Thursday, December 7th (2023) Committee Meetings, Bruce County’s Human Services department highlighted the Child Care and Early Learning Directed Growth Plan and...

First ‘Wishbone Awards’ recognize eight holiday heroes including from Walkerton

Just in time for the holiday season, eight unsung holiday heroes across Canada are being celebrated through the first-ever Wishbone Awards  by 'Think Turkey'.  Launched in...

Bruce County appoints new Director of Human Resources

Bruce County is pleased to announce the appointment of Jenn Robinson as the new Director of Human Resources, effective December 18, 2023. As a member...

Annual Vigil a living memorial to murdered young women and a view to the...

Each year, the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Southport holds its annual  ‘Violence against Women Vigil’ in Port Elgin (Saugeen Shores) on December...

Rotary exchange student from Japan enjoying Canadian experience

Rei Kenada, 16-year-old Rotary Exchange student from Kurayoshi, Japan, presented to Port Elgin Rotary and Saugeen Shores Rotary Club members over lunch on December...

Learn how immigration can lead to business growth

Bruce County is inviting local entrepreneurs, business owners and hiring leaders to the Immigration Strategies for Workforce Success event, designed to help businesses discover how hiring...

Christmas tea a sold-out event at Chantry Centre 55+

The Chantry Centre 55+ in Southampton is heading into the holiday season and, on Saturday, November 26th (2023), it was with a sold-out Christmas...

Making a difference – FUNdraising continues to the end of the month, November 30th

  Thank you ... Susan, Kristy and Kyleigh Stay warm out there! We wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for helping us make Kyleigh's Hot...

Bluewater School Board Trustees acclaim Chair and Vice-chair

At the initial meeting of the Board on November 21st (2023), Bluewater District School Board trustees determined their chair and vice-chair for the coming...

Christmas in Saugeen Shores’ new concept an overwhelming success

Saturday, November 18th (2023) was a hive of activity in Saugeen Shores with craft sales and Bazaars, that included vendors of all kinds with...

Christmas Home Tour fundraiser for local Hospital a resounding success

This year, the 15th annual Christmas Tour of Homes hosted by the Chantry Island Cham-bettes in Saugeen Shores was again a huge success. Six local...

Proceeds of Cham-bettes sale of Christmas urns goes back into the community

Chantry Island Cham-bettes are at their FUNdraising best when they can gather together and raise funds for the community. Each year, they meet at the...

Christmas Tour of Homes – only 20 tickets remain

The annual Cham-bettes Christmas Tour of homes is only days away. With a limited number of tickets available, Chair Jo-Anne Willetts says that there are...

Courage and Despair – A novel of mystery and intrigue during 1940s wartime

Local author, Lee Johnston, not only weaves together the characters in her latest novel, but she also captures the essence of war time in...