Election 2026: Incumbent Mayor Charbonneau on Emergency Services, Bruce ‘C’ and more

In his campaign platform, incumbent Mayor Luke Charbonneau lays out his proposed plans ranging from Emergency Services to support for the Bruce 'C' expansion...

Southampton Legion first End-of-Summer Parking Lot Party a resounding success

For the first time, and in celebration of the Royal Canadian Legion's 100th anniversary, Southampton Legion Branch 155 held its 'end-of-summer' parking lot party. The...

OPP: Last long weekend of the summer – make it a safe one

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is counting on everyone this long weekend to make safety a priority on roads, trails and waterways. Over the last...

Festival of Treasures continues to give back to the community

The annual Festival of Treasures hosted by St. Paul’s Anglican Church on August 1st was a win-win-win 
 for those wanting to donate their...

Cruisers’ Night continues to support local health care

Despite Mother Nature's eliminating five of the Cruiser's nights in Southampton (Saugeen Shores) with her downpours, the remaining eight shows raised more than $10,000...

Saugeen Shores Flying Club gets together to welcome new members

Saugeen Shores airport in Port Elgin is considered one of the finest grass-land airstrips in southwestern Ontario. Flying Club President John Willets recently hosted a...

First Saugeen Shores All-candidates meeting sees record attendance

It appears that this will be a significant municipal election in 2026 following the first of the All-Candidates meetings held in Southampton (Saugeen Shores)...

Armen’s closes out the summer with his famous roast-chicken dinner – a fundraiser for...

For year-round residents and summer visitors, Armen’s CafĂ© on the main street (High St.) in Southampton (Saugeen Shores), has become a go-to for those...

Canadian Big Band Celebration celebrating 30 years in Saugeen Shores

September ... summer ends and Fall begins and with it one of the biggest celebrations of music in Saugeen Shores - The Canadian Big...

Memories – A Hickory Stick Putter and Clubs made of Recycled Steel

Growing up in our little town in the 1950s, saw us youngsters play a lot of sports. Hockey, baseball, and curling were the most...

30 on the 30th – a celebration of pastoral leadership

For 30 years, Cindy and Gary Harvey, have led the Saugeen Shores Community Church, where services are held in what was once the original...

Gran Fondo Lake Huron 2026 surpasses fundraising goal

The Gran Fondo Lake Huron 2026 was, without a doubt, a resounding success. Last year's event raised $430,000 and, so this year, there was...

RESTLESS History Comes Home

by John Matlock Nearly 90 years after Port Elgin boatbuilder Adam T. Cairns launched the tour boat RESTLESS and began carrying visitors up close to...

Labour Day Celebration coming up: Stand up for sovereignty and jobs

It has been said that if we do not celebrate our successes we will cease to have successes to celebrate. Labour Day is perhaps the perfect “glass half empty/half...