Grandparents and grandchildren – sometimes one or the other is missing

Are you a grandparent whose grandchildren are either grown or live far away? Are you a parent with young children who have no grandparent...

Hang a basket for health care – 4 Day Sale Only

Southampton Foodland's new owner, Martino Catalano, understands the importance of having health care close to home. That's why he is holding an early season sale...

Donation made to local school in spite of Covid-19 school closures

Despite a school cessation due to Covid-19, Saugeen District Senior School (SDSS) has been the recipient of a donation in anticipation of when school...

Attainable Housing Task Force launches virtual discussion

In a medial release by the Town of Saugeen shores and, after a successful virtual launch event on Thursday night, September 17th, the Attainable...

SVCA does not recommend approval of proposed beach development says reader

The SVCA has reviewed the Port Elgin Beach Hazard Assessment by Shoreplan Engineering, the Plan of Survey from Hewitt and Mile Limited (Ontario Land...

OREA weighs in on addressing the housing crisis

With housing taking centre stage in the lead-up to next weekโ€™s provincial election, itโ€™s clear that voters are looking for a provincial government that...

Taste and try local foods at Foodland’s Support Local Producers day

Every August 1st long weekend for more than 20 years, Southampton Foodland has held its Lobster Fest, with fresh lobster flown in from Nova...

A new start for four families of Chippewas of Nawash

On Saturday, November 24th, four families on the Neyaashiinigmiing Aboriginal Reserve No. 27, formerly Cape Croker, received the keys to their new homes thanks...

Buying homemade baking a highlight of the holiday season

Heading into the holiday season, there are, and have been, many events that include fundraising cookie walks and seasonal bake sales. The popular 'Cookie Walk'...

Founders of Saugeen Shores Butterfly Gardens moving on

Kerry Jarvis and Melitta Smole were the founders of Saugeen Shores Butterfly Gardens (SSGB) and their passion for the Monarch butterfly was instrumental in...

Town seeking public input on housing through virtual Open House

Saugeen Shores is experiencing a housing shortage along with many other municipalities throughout Grey-Bruce and across Canada. On February 9th, Bruce County held a housing...

Flea market returns to Port Elgin Main Beach

Despite a cool damp day on Wednesday June 30th, the first Port Elgin Beach flea market returned for another summer. While there were only 25...

A tribute afternoon to the Southampton Range Light

On the final day of the Marine Heritage Festival weekend, Sunday July 24th, recognition was given to those who recently helped to restore the...

Saugeen Shores increases Landfill hours

The Town of Saugeen Shores has announced the Saugeen Shores Landfill Site will now be open on Mondays from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m....