Obituary: Walter Mackowski – March 8, 2025

Walter Mackowski Tempus Fugit – Time Flies It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Walter Mackowski of Southampton at Chapman House Hospice on...

SVCA issues a Flood Outlook update

Saugeen Conservation has upgraded the Watershed Conditions Statement to a Flood Outlook due to unseasonably warm temperatures and forecasted rainfall. While widespread flooding is not...

The story behind Southampton’s Library

Some time ago, I was at the Southampton Cemetery getting pictures of a family stone for a story I have been working on. On...

King Charles III medal recipient also receives Certificate of Recognition

Southampton resident, who recently received the King Charles III Coronation Medal, only one of 30,000 in Canada, was also the recipient of the Certificate...

Commonwealth Day promotes cooperation on global issues

Today, March 10th marks Commonwealth Day, 2025. Observed by the 53 member states of the Commonwealth Of Nations, Commonwealth Day is a celebration that is...

Winterhawks live to fight another day

  Quitting was never an option for the Saugeen Shores Winterhawks. It was a full house as fans lined up in support of their Winterhawks in...

Saugeen Shores number one team on CNOY leaderboard continues to raise funds

The Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY)) may be over for another year, but the fundraising has not stopped as the final date to...

Do or Die for Winterhawks Tonight at the Plex

  If this seems familiar, you're not wrong. For the second time in three years, the Saugeen Shores Winterhawks find themselves in a 3-0 series deficit...

Celebrating International Women’s Day

This year's International Women's Day is focusing on the need to 'Accelerate Action' toward taking swift steps to achieve gender equality. According to statistics by...

Saugeen Shores rural roads update

The Town of Saugeen Shores advises that the following rural roads remain closed as of 10:00am March 7, 2025: Sideroad 33/34 from Concession 2 to the...

Bruce County’s Jeff Loney recognized as a 40-Under-40 in Economic Development Award

Jeff Loney, Bruce County’s Economic Development Manager has been announced as a recipient of the 2025 Economic Development 40 Under 40 Award, the biennial...

Bruce County Playhouse presents last Sunday Showcase of 2025

When it comes to talent, Bruce County has no shortage and, thanks to the Bruce County Playhouse, audiences can enjoy the incredible musicians, singers,...

Fire destroys rural family home

A recent fire on Bruce Road 40, south of Port Elgin, destroyed a family home.  The call came in at approximately 10:30 a.m. last...

We Will Survive – a Tariff Song for Canada

Prince Edward County man, retired secondary school teacher Gord Moran, has repurposed the 1978 hit by Gloria Gaynor “I Will Survive” with a new...