Obituary: Woody – June, 1995 – October 29, 2023

As most readers know, we at Saugeen Times believe that special four-legged creatures deserve the same dignity in dying as their human counterparts, especially...

Sled dogs dry-land training on Brant Tract Trails

  Once again this year, Brant Tract trail users are advised that the Sleddog Sports Association of Southwestern Ontario (SSASO) will be holding a dry-land...

Deceased area Crow tests positive for West Nile Virus

Grey Bruce Public Health has received confirmation that a crow, found deceased in Grey-Bruce, has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). This is the...

Rabbit House Rescue – a place where bunnies can frolic, play and live safely

Having been to several animal sanctuaries for animals such as dogs and cats but never to a rabbit rescue sanctuary, I didn't know what...

Council to review more year-round shoreline areas for dogs

The Town has received inquiries from the public with regard to opening more beach areas for dogs. Aligned with the 2023 Business Plan, the Town...

Canada joins countries worldwide to end animal testing for cosmetics

The Canadian government has published in its Notice of Ways and Means Motion the contents of the pending Budget Implementation Act, including measures that will prohibit testing...

Bervie Zoological Park in Kincardine listed in World Animal Protection report into roadside zoos...

World Animal Protection has released a new investigative report into the state of so-called roadside zoos in Ontario. 'Nothing New at the Zoo' highlights...

Dog park renamed after its founder – Abby Bolton Memorial off-leash Dog Park

Family members of the late Abby Bolton gathered on Friday afternoon (Aug. 12/22) to unveil a sign at the dog park that she was...

Obituary: Sienna – August 9, 2022

Readers who are familiar with Saugeen Times know that, when it comes to obituaries, our four-legged friends who devote their lives to others are...

Out and About – A gem on Lake Huron’s waterfront

One of the gems of the Port Elgin (Saugeen Shores) waterfront is North Shore Park with unparalleled views of Great Lake Huron. On a warm...

Obituary: Diva – January 24, 2022

When it comes to obituaries are our four-legged friends who devote their lives to others any less deserving of tributes?  At Saugeen Times we...

What’s more natural than a Dalmatian at a fire hall?

One of the most recognizable dogs in the world is the Dalmatian with their many spots and that are often linked in imagery to...

Obituary: ‘Mac’ – September 4, 2021

On September 4th, Mac lost his life.  Gracey King's mother and her companion, Mac, were in the water at Pioneer Park Beach in Southampton...