New fire truck ‘pushed’ into Southampton Fire Hall

On Tuesday, November 4th (2025), Saugeen Shores Fire Service welcomed a new fire truck at Station 51 in Southampton. The new 'pumper' truck complements the...

Saugeen Shores on-line survey deadline is today, November 5th

Today, Wednesday November 5th at 11:59p.m., is the deadline to participate in the Town survey regarding the 2026 Business Plan and Budget. The results of...

Cham-bettes Christmas Home Tour 2025: The Mann Home (Port Elgin)

  The Mann Home Trish and Rob Mann 144 Westlinks Drive, Port Elgin After 20 wonderful years raising our family on Eugenia Lake, we found ourselves ready for...

Port Elgin Legion Branch 340: Supporting Veterans through the Poppy fund

Once again, the Royal Canadian Legion 2025 'Poppy drive' is underway.  The poppy is a symbol of remembrance and sacrifice, first adopted by The...

Local Nurses who served in World War I – Bessie Taylor

When it came to war in early times, WWI and WWII, men were generally the focus.  However, many women also served, primarily as nurses. ...

United Way Bruce Grey encourages everyone to “Talk Money”

This November marks the 15th anniversary of Financial Literacy Month in Canada, a national initiative led by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC)....

Ontario increasing support to Municipalities through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund

As part of the provincial government's plan to protect Ontario and provide historic financial support for municipalities, the province is increasing the Ontario Municipal...

Special Olympic athletes receive donation for volunteerism

The athletes of Saugeen Shores Special Olympics were feeling the love on Sunday, October 26th (2025).   Several athletes and coaches attended St. John's Anglican...

Community Foundation Grey Bruce exceeds one million dollars in grants to community in 2025

Community Foundation Grey Bruce (CFGB) is pleased to announce granting results that have included fourty recipients of Community Grants and eleven recipients of Capital...

Prestigious YMCA Peace Medal to be presented

This year’s YMCA Peace Medal Ceremony will be taking place Thursday, November 20 at 12:30 p.m. at the Health, Fitness and Aquatics facility at...

Cham-bettes Christmas Home Tour 2025: The Smith Home

  The Smith Home Kim and Doug Smith 876 Highland Street, Port Elgin The Smith Home, built in 2016 by Barry’s Construction after the original house on the...

Bruce County Playhouse presenting Star-studded Remembrance Day plays in Southampton

In celebration of Remembrance Day 2025, Bruce County Playhouse is presenting two productions. November 7th - 7:30 Portraying her Aunt Viv as an RCAF clerk, Stevie...

A moment in history: Saugeen Township Soldiers receive Gold Watches

Transcribed from the Southampton Beacon August 9, 1919 By: G. William Streeter 10/7/2025 "Last Saturday, there was a big picnic at Lakeview Park in Port Elgin, at...

Public Meeting: Southampton intersection faces on-going safety challenges

As Saugeen Shores (Southampton and Port Elgin) continues to grow in population and as a tourist destination, traffic challenges are exacerbated. One of the...