Truth and Reconciliation – a day of celebration on Zgaa-biig-ni-gan bridge
G. C. Huston Public School in Southampton (Saugeen Shores) is an example of Truth and Reconciliation that is working.
With equal numbers of Indigenous and...
Tripping the light fantastic is a treat at Port Elgin Legion
One of the highlights of the Port Elgin Legion hall is the opportunity to dance on an original finely-finished wooden floor. For anyone who...
Ontario driving economic growth in the Clean Energy Frontier region
Kicking off the 2024 Clean Energy Frontier Conference, Lisa Thompson, Minister of Rural Affairs and MPP for Huron Bruce, announced today, September 30th, that...
Steve Lowe named new Chair of Georgian College’s Board of Governors
Steve Lowe, an Owen Sound resident, community champion and Wealth Advisor at RBC Dominion Securities Inc., is the 2024-25 Chair of Georgian College’s Board...
Local schools take part in fundraising for Terry Fox cancer research
Each year, local schools in Saugeen Shores hold their annual Terry Fox fundraising runs and activities in support of Cancer research and treatment.
It was...
Truth and Reconciliation: The Boundary Dispute – amicably resolved
In the 1800s, the boundary between Saugeen First Nation Reserve and the village of Southampton was in dispute.
The treaty dated, October 12, 1854, covered...
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Bruce County
Today, Monday, September 30th (2024), Bruce County will solemnly observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day.
This day...
Ribbon-cutting ceremonies officially welcome new businesses
Saugeen Shores Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Luke Charbonneau recently officially welcomed seven new businesses to the community with formal ribbon cutting ceremonies.
For larger...
Illegal cannabis storefronts being shut down
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has shutdown two illegal cannabis storefronts operating in London, and seized illegal cannabis valued at more than $350,000.
The OPP-led...
Saugeen Shores Chamber welcomes new Executive Director
The Saugeen Shores Chamber of Commerce announces the appointment of a new Executive Director.
Jon Fee will join the team on Monday, October 7th (2024)....
Fire Update: Southampton residence fire
At approximately 2:15 a.m. on Monday, Saugee Shores Fire Service received an emergency call of a fire in progress at a Victoria Street residence...
Cause of Southampton fire to be determined
On September 26th, 2024 at approximately 2:15 a.m., Saugeen Shores Police, Southampton Fire Department and Paramedics responded to a residential structure fire.
The home on...
Saugeen Shores Special Olympics receives ongoing support
On September 24th, Saugeen Shores Special Olympics received a generous donation from Boston Pizza in Port Elgin.
The fundraiser was from their February, 2024 Heart...
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...
