The Caring Benches – by Larry McIntosh

by Larry McIntosh Don’t forget about these blue benches, one in Port Elgin at Coulter Parkette and another in Southampton by the town hall. As...

Bookmobile launch party to be held at Port Elgin Library

The moment we have all been waiting for has finally arrived! Bruce County Public Library would like to officially announce the Launch Party for...

38th annual Port Elgin Pumpkinfest: Weigh-off of giants a highlight of the weekend

The 38th annual Port Elgin (Saugeen Shores) Pumpkinfest is over for another year and, with one of the warmest on record, thousands came out...

Orange Shirt Day – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

On Saturday, September 30, 2023, Bruce County will solemnly observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. This...

Canadian Big Band Celebration 2023 a roaring success

It was Music, Music and more Music with some of the top musicians in Canada that, once again, made the annual Canadian Big Band...

Time for the 43rd annual Terry Fox Run

“I want to set an example that will never be forgotten.” ... Terry Fox With less than a week to go before the 43rd Annual Terry Fox...

Marine Heritage Society celebrates another successful year

The year of 2023 Chantry Island Tours has come to an end for another summer. Each year, the Marine Heritage Society of Southampton operates tours...

Hundreds march in Port Elgin Labour Day celebration parade

The weather was spectacular as hundreds of union members and their families marched in the annual Labour Day parade in Port Elgin (Saugeen Shores)...

New walkway a monstrosity says reader

To the Editor: This is a follow up to my letter of July 18 ... maintaining history in a park setting in Sharman's Landing Park. After...

Thousands explored Bruce Power on 2023 Bus Tours

The 2023 Summer Site Bus Tour Program has come to a very successful conclusion. Thank you to the thousands of people who joined us...

Festival of Treasures proves to be a win-win-win for everyone

The 9th annual Festival of Treasures hosted by St. Paul's Anglican Church was successful beyond expectations and, as a result, there was a windfall...

Southampton Community Suppers calling on volunteers as preparations begin for Fall

Here we are again heading into Fall and 2024 with a somewhat bleak outlook when it comes to food prices.  Back by popular demand,...

Five frauds in two days – beware

The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) want residents to remain vigilant as the OPP received five fraud calls in two days. On August 16,...