Province to invest in Ontario Snowmobile Trail Network

The Province of Ontario has announced it will be investing $3.9 million to fully re-open 4,500 kilometres of Ontario’s snowmobile trail network. “This is great...

Huron-Bruce MPP announces funding support for non-profits

The Ontario government is investing $83 million through the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to provide grants to help eligible non-profit organizations across the province...

Southampton Royal Canadian Legion pledges support for Cenotaph revitalization

On December 6th at its General Membership meeting, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 155 in Southampton, decided to make a major pledge to the...

Southampton Cemetery becomes part of No Stone Left Alone project

In May of this year (2025), Port Elgin Cemetery joined the 'No Stone Left Alone' program and today, September 24th (2025), Southampton Cemetery also...

Staff report recommends property for proposed beach development be declared surplus

At the September 26th Regular Council meeting, Saugeen Shores Clerk, Debra Roth, has prepared a report that will come forward to declare the Port...

Saugeen Shores endorses MOU for Bruce C Nuclear project

The Town of Saugeen Shores has endorsed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to guide cooperation between the Municipality of Kincardine, the Town of Saugeen...

Agri-food sector will see cuts to red tape says local MPP

Local MPP Bill Walker says Ontario’s Government for the People is taking action to cut red tape and reduce regulatory burdens for the agri-food...

Government conning the workers says reader

To the Editor: When the NDP found themselves forming government in Ontario after the 1990 election, no one was as surprised as they were. Nevertheless,...

Lamont Sports Park official opening a grand affair

    It was an exciting day on Saturday, June 24th, as a 13-year-old dream, the Lamont Sports Park in Port Elgin (Saugeen Shores), officially opened...

A new look for Saugeen Shores Council

The results are in for Municipal Election 2022 and, in Saugeen Shores, there were some surprises. Incumbent Deputy Mayor, Don Matheson lost to candidate Diane...

Saugeen Shores kicks off Pride Month with annual Flag Raising ceremony

Today, June 1st, begins Pride Month and, in recognition, the Town of Saugeen Shores hosted its annual Progress Pride flag raising ceremony at the...

New fire truck ‘pushed’ into Southampton Fire Hall

On Tuesday, November 4th (2025), Saugeen Shores Fire Service welcomed a new fire truck at Station 51 in Southampton. The new 'pumper' truck complements the...

Federal and Provincial governments partner to support infrastructure

The provincial government has joined forces with its federal counterpart for a combined investment of $51.2 million to support infrastructure in communities across Ontario...

‘Cottage Streets’ Town study requesting public feedback

The Town is conducting a study on considerations to designate certain roads as “Cottage Streets”.  The "Cottage Streets Study" was delayed during and after...