Southampton resident receives Municipal Heritage Conservation Award

As we leave the turbulent year of 2020 and enter a new year, 2021, we are taking a look back at a highlight of...

Creative Writing Contest: Organizer thanks participants

To all Who Participated: First of all, I want to thank everyone once again for responding to my challenge to raise funds in benefit of...

Creative Writing Contest: An Honourable Mention to ‘Silver Linings’

"Sometimes a story is written that is so inspiring it has to be recognized," says Luz-Maria Alvarez-Wilson, who began a writing contest that was...

Creative Writing Contest: Pandemic Musings – a 3rd place tie

The recent Creative Writing contest as a fundraiser for the local Saugeen Memorial hospital was an inspiration of Luz-Maria Alvarez-Wilson of Southampton.  "I wanted...

Creative Writing Contest: 2nd place winner – What Will You Do Without It?

In the recent Creative Writing contest fundraiser for Saugeen Memorial Hospital started by Luz-Maria Alvarez-Wilson of Southampton, the panel of judges placed Cynthia Matthews'...

Volunteers look to the future with optimism as Green Boutique closes

In December 2019, almost one year to date, the Green Boutique opened at Southampton United Church. The concept was multi-purpose - to reduce our carbon...

Saugeen Shores’ Super Fan celebrating a birthday

For more than three generations, Vi Cottrill has been the #1 fan and cheerleader for all sports in Saugeen Shores. Everyone connected with hockey, baseball,...

Patching Joy Together One Stitch At A Time

JOY arrived in my office last week in a clear heavy plastic bag. With it came a few instructions that were a delight to follow. ...

Local realtor commits to continue Community Partnership for 2021

In 2020, local realtor Kate Cammidge Irwin committed to making a donation to Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation for every home that she sold as...

Port Elgin Legion Branch 340 Ladies Auxiliary: Donations continue despite lack of incoming revenue

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas Port Elgin Legion Branch 340 was shut down in March but the Ladies Auxiliary (LA) held its first meeting...

Museum Holiday Tea & Social brought out the creative artistry of those attending

For those who attended the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre's Holiday Tea and Social on Thursday afternoon (Dec. 3), it was a chance...

Chamber of Commerce Executive Director resigns

The Saugeen Shores Chamber of Commerce (SSCC) board president, Steven Harris, today announced that Executive Director, Kimberley Inniss-Petersen, has made the difficult decision to...

Bruce Power named one of Canada’s Most Admired™ Corporate Cultures

Bruce Power has been recognized as having one of Canada’s Most Admired™ Corporate Cultures 2020 by Waterstone Human Capital. The national program annually recognizes best-in-class...

Time to nominate a Remarkable Citizen

Not even a pandemic will prevent Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson from recognizing and celebrating remarkable citizens across the two counties. Thompson has issued a call...