Survey – Bump-outs: Are they a good idea

Saugeen Times Survey Results Below are some of the responses received: Need more room for parking - - NOT LESS _______________________________ Don't understand the why? _______________________________ Have made it harder for...

Hurricane Hazel’s path left its mark on Southampton

This week, October 15th - 18th marks the anniversary of Hurricane Hazel as she swept through southwestern Ontario in 1954 leaving death and destruction...

Wings of Change’ – Monarchs begin to make a comeback

  Lead by Kerry Jarvis and Melitta Smole of the Butterfly Gardens of Saugeen Shores, the visitors learned how to catch Monarchs, determine their gender and then...

Plaque recognizes Southampton contribution to the Mosquito Bomber

While Sunday, July 2nd, continued Canada's 150th celebration weekend, it was also time for another celebration ... recognition of the World War II Mosquito...

Council approves bump-outs for Southampton High Street

Council has endorsed the proposed Streetscape plan for High Street from Huron Street to Grosvenor Street that was presented to the Southampton BIA. Director of...

‘Better Care for Seniors’ … caring for those with aging needs

The numbers are staggering.  There are currently 564,000 Canadians living with dementia and within 15 years, that number is expected to climb to more...

When is a tote more than a tote? When it’s a Labour of Love

She thought it was a St. Patrick's Day celebration but, what it was, was an appreciation by nurses and hospital staff for Pastor Darlyne...

New Piping Plover chicks are banded

The recently hatched Piping Plover chicks on Port Elgin beach were 'banded'  yesterday (July 4/14), with the exception of the one affectionately called 'the...

Piping Plovers at play

Photos by Sandy Lindsay (Saugeen Times)   Parents watch over chicks carefully            

Port’s Piping Plovers hatch

Approximately three weeks after they arrived at Port Elgin Beach, the Piping Plovers' four offspring hatched on Monday afternoon, June 23 (2014). They are the...

Rail Trail crossing one step closer to being safer

For several years, many local residents and Rail Trail Association members as well as local politicians have been strongly vocal in their request to have...

MTO ignores requests for Rail Trail crossing changes

On Highway 21 in Bruce County, the Saugeen Shores section between Port Elgin and Southampton has always been a highly contentious area. It's at this...

Near Tragedy on the Rail Trail at Hwy. 21

On Highway 21 between Southampton and Port Elgin is one of the most dangerous crossings of which many people have expressed concerns.On Friday, August...