More apartment buildings being considered for approval

At the recent Saugeen Shores Planning Meeting, a presentation was brought forward regarding the construction of two more apartment buildings in the community. The two...

Habitat and Saugeen First Nation work together on more homes

Today, May 2nd, Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce starts construction of seven houses at Saugeen First Nation for member families. Chief Lester Anoquot and Habitat...

New real estate rules bring more transparency

The Government of Ontario has introduced new rules that will bring more transparency to the home buying and selling process. The changes will make real...

Time to Spring into action to clean up

Spring clean up in Saugeen Shores starts today, April 17th, and continues to April 23rd. The event encourages local groups and organizations, neighbourhoods, family or...

Power Link development moving forward despite challenges

Despite many challenges, the Power Link commercial and residential project at the corner of Mary Street and Goderich Street (Hwy. 21) in Port Elgin...

Out and About – snow still March(ing) in

If February 2nd is Groundhog Day, is March 8th Chipmunk Day? This little fellow has just come up from his burrow in our garden and...

A housing crisis for renters and potential homeowners – a complex issue

The issue of Saugeen Shores' housing crisis was raised again at the February 14th Council  meeting. It is a crisis not only when it comes...

One of Canada’s national institutions celebrates 100 years

Heading into yet another new year, not many businesses can say that they have 100 years of history behind them and are still growing...

Holstein Field party goers considered high-risk for Covid

The Grey Bruce Health Unit is currently investigating three cases of COVID-19 linked to a field party near Holstein on November 27, 2021.  Approximately 100 people...

Forests Ontario Plants 2.8 Million Trees this Planting Season

Not-for-profit charity Forests Ontario facilitated the planting of 2.8 million trees through its 50 Million Tree Program (50 MTP) this planting season. These efforts...

Clean Water Centre staff participate in the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup

Last week, Walkerton Clean Water Centre (CWC) staff participated in the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. CWC staff picked up litter along the Saugeen River, from...

Pumpkin Pack Wednesdays return

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) presents the Fall return of Pumpkin Pack Wednesdays leading up to the annual Pumpkinfest celebration. Unleash your creativity, join in the...

New Welcoming Garden greets patients, visitors and staff to Owen Sound hospital

In what was once a dry, barren stretch of boulevard at the main entrance of the Owen Sound Regional Hospital, is now a lush...

Cham-bettes FUNdraising Garage Sale to go ahead

The FUNdraising Chantry Island Cham-bettes are at again so, if you're doing a little house-cleaning, this is an opportunity to help the community. On Saturday,...