What it means to ‘Do Hard Better’ with the United Way
To the Editor:
As we look around our communities today, we cannot ignore the rising tide of challenges that echo — and in some ways...
Veterans of Port Elgin now honoured with ‘No Stone Left Alone’
On a warm, sunny morning (May 28th), families, church members, Legion members and students of the local high school gathered at the Port Elgin...
ObituaryA time of grief – a time to respect a family loss
It is with overwhelming grief that we confirm the loss of our beloved daughter, Olivia. No words can capture the depth of our sorrow...
Cold weather no obstacle for Firefighters hot breakfast FUNdraiser
In spite of another cold weather May 24th (2025), Saugeen Shores Fire Department volunteers were cooking up a storm on Saturday at the Port...
After more than a century, Cricket is seeing a revival in Port Elgin
With the upcoming Cricket Tournament to be held on June 14th in Port Elgin and the renewed interest in the sport, we look back...
Town to hold annual Pride Flag Raising
Saugeen Shores will be holding the annual Pride Flag Raising again this year on May 30th.
The municipality is a recognized Rainbow Registered community where...
Touch-a-Truck always a popular event
Always a popular event is the 'Touch a Truck' where the young and young-at-heart can clamber aboard a big piece of equipment or into...
Jr. Firefighting program thriving after 33 years
Any graduation is an exciting time and, for the Jr. Firefighters of Saugeen Shores, it's especially exciting as they have the chance to show...
May a time to Walk for Alzheimer’s as fundraising continues
Despite a cool start to the day 0n Saturday, May 24th, many family members gathered at Fairy Lake in Southampton for the annual IG...
Lakeshore Triathlon returns to Saugeen Shores
The much-anticipated Lakeshore Triathlon is returning to Saugeen Shores. This year’s race will take place on Saturday, July 19, at 8:30 a.m. and participants...
GBLC grieves with the world at the recent loss of young lives
For decades a rallying cry for workers has been “an injury to one is an injury to all”. Our community and region is reeling...
A sudden tragic death can cause financial hardship
There is no doubt that the demise of young Koehler Weir of Southampton left a hole in the hearts of many.
Having grown up in...
Time to give loved ones a big hug says reader
To the Editor:
Yesterday, May 23rd, I passed through Walkerton at 1:30pm on my way back from Hanover. Walkerton is a lovely small town closely...
Tragic loss of life as four Walkerton students and teacher die in fatal collision
On Friday afternoon May 23rd, around 4:30, an SUV driven by teacher, Matt Eckert, and carrying four teenage girls, collided with a tractor trailer...
