Saugeen Shores Heritage 2025 Award recipient passionate about her community’s history and heritage
Each year, since 2002, the Town of Saugeen Shores presents the Municipal Heritage Conservation Award. The award is presented in recognition of heritage-minded individuals...
Original artwork unveiled as Bruce County introduces Land Acknowledgment Protocol
The Bruce County Council meeting on September 18th, 2025, began with the unveiling of Aki Ogichidaa — an Ojibway phrase which translates to Protectors of the Land —...
Saugeen First Nation mural – the perfect location says local historian
The building chosen for the site of a new mural by Saugeen First Nation artists, Emily Kewageshig and Taylor Cameroan, could not have been...
A dynasty in the making – Dr. William Sumner Scott
The history of doctors in Southampton; originally called Saugeen, starts with the arrival of Dr. A. Walker in the early days following the original...
Art and Soul exhibit opens at Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre
"'Art and Soul' reminds us that creativity is an essential part of our community," said Bruce County Warden and Saugeen Shores Mayor Luke Charbonneau.
Charbonneau...
Saugeen Shores 2025 Terry Fox Marathon of Hope celebrates 45 years
Once again, the weather was ideal for the 45th annual Terry Fox Marathon of Hope on Sunday, September 14th (2025) in Port Elgin (Saugeen...
A Southampton boy rises through the ranks to become famous – Robert Leith (Dinny)...
Robert was born in Southampton on March 16, 1891. His father was a blacksmith and carriage maker. He attended elementary and secondary school in...
A Barnardo child comes to Bruce County – Uncovering George Streeter’s story
Local historian, writer and speaker, G. William (Bill) Streeter of Southampton, has spent the last 15 years researching and preserving local and military history.
Streeter...
Community Development Office supports key initiatives for Bruce County
Bruce County Council has approved the permanency of the Community Development Office (CDO), effective September 2025 as part of an organizational restructuring to support...
Aquatic and Wellness Centre name announced as Fundraising Enters Final Wave
With excitement and deep gratitude, the Town of Saugeen Shores is proud to announce that the official name of the new recreation facility will...
Local welding program forges new career paths close to home
This fall, new welders are entering the skilled trades pipeline thanks to a four-week welding program hosted this summer at the Nuclear Innovation Institute’s...
Bruce County Paramedics recognized with Ontario Regional Base Hospital Program Awards
The Bruce County council meeting on September 4th, 2025, began with the recognition of eleven members of the Bruce County Paramedic Services team.
The annual...
Navigating Everything from media to mental health – featuring speaker Brett Ullman
Saugeen Shores Pentecostal Church is hosting a special FREE three-day weekend of sessions designed to help parents, leaders, and students navigate the complex challenges of...
Pumpkinfest celebrates its 40th Anniversary – The Year of the Family
Pumpkinfest in celebration of its 40th anniversary is making this year ... the year of the family and getting back to its roots.
When it...
