Local pastor on a mission for a cause

Pastor Darlyne (Dar) Rath of Southampton is at again.  Throughout Covid, she initiated the surgical caps program where she organized a group of women...

Former South Bruce Peninsula mayor issues apology following his resignation

Yesterday, August 30th, former Mayor of the Town of South Bruce Peninsula and Bruce County Councilor, Garry Michi, issued a statement pertaining to his...

Owen Sound couple wins a MaxMillions prize

The LOTTO MAX odds have shone in favour for Brenda and Bradley Hammill of Owen Sound! They won a MAXMILLIONS prize worth $500,000 in the June 7, 2022 LOTTO MAX draw. The married couple say they have been playing...

A well-deserved Heritage award to a recipient passionate about the past

It would be difficult to find anyone who is more passionate about history, particularly local history, than William (Bill) Streeter of Southampton and, at...

Mowbray family continues their community support in education

Once again, the Mowbray family, owners of the Canadian Tire store in Port Elgin (Saugeen Shores), continues to support the local high school (Saugeen...

Saugeen Track & Field Club shatters Canadian Records

by Brian Hilbers, STFC distance coach The Saugeen Track and Field Club Under 18 Girls Relay Team consisting of Ava Moric (Hanover), Claire Rands (Tara), Kara...

Sham’s Story – one student’s journey from Canadian newcomer to skilled welder

In July—after a Saugeen Sparks Training Centre/CWB Welding Foundation one-week program saw the entire class of 20 students receive two fillet welding certificates in...

Saugeen Shores Special Olympic Athletes continue to win medals

Saugeen Shores Special Olympics athletes Wayne Morton, Ray Tomlinson and Tyler Jilek participated in the Provincial golf Qualifier held at the Walter Gretzky Municipal...

New Minister in town at Port Elgin United

"Port Elgin United is excited to welcome our new minister, Rev. Heather McCarrel. Many of the congregation had a chance to meet her during...

It’s Flag Day! – a long-standing tradition

As every organization changes and grows, many newcomers do not know the history behind its founders and long-time members. Doug Johnson was not only a...

Long time Port Elgin family business about to change hands

For 76 years, the name Dunlop Bros. Fuels has been part of the business fabric of fuel delivery in Port Elgin and beyond. It all...

Every hooker’s art has a story – Saugeen Guild of Rug Hookers

Rug hooking is both a craft and an ancient art form that has been around for centuries and one that has seen a growth...

Insurance and Mother Nature deliver two-pronged blow to family business

On January 30th, Lisa and Sal of Middlebrook Dressage in Southampton (ON) received devastating news. The indoor riding arena, a vital part of her...

Retiring after 33 years in the community with OPG

After working for Ontario Hydro and Ontario Power Generation for 33 years, Wednesday, February 23, 2022, will be Lynda Cain's last day of work...