Local Canada Post office experiencing staffing challenges
Customers in Port Elgin have been experiencing Post Office disruptions in service and irregular hours over the last week.
There have been unanticipated staffing challenges,...
Bruce County continues to build connections and foster opportunities at the 2025 AMO Conference
Members of the Bruce County team are on their way to the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference.
They will be attending...
Saugeen Shores receives funding for upgrades to wastewater infrastructure
The Town of Saugeen Shores is pleased to acknowledge and thank the Province of Ontario following yesterday’s announcement of a $17,976,250 in funding for...
Residents encouraged to reduce Water Usage
Due to recent hot, dry weather and a corresponding increase in water consumption, the Town of Saugeen Shores is encouraging residents to voluntarily reduce...
Municipalities gather in Saugeen Shores for Inaugural Municipal Forum hosted by Bruce County
Municipal leaders, including local elected officials as well as municipal and county staff, came together at The Plex in Port Elgin on Thursday, July...
Town launching Ready-to-Build Housing Designs
The Town of Saugeen Shores is advancing its commitment to addressing local housing needs as it prepares to launch new Ready-to-Build Housing Designs which...
Under new Strong Mayor Powers Mayor Charbonneau remains committed to delegating authorities
Following the Province of Ontario’s expansion of 'Strong Mayor Powers' to municipalities including Saugeen Shores, Mayor Luke Charbonneau has issued his first three decisions...
Marine Heritage Society volunteers create an economic tourism impact in their community
Summer's here and that means a busy time for the Marine Heritage Society in Southampton
The Propellor Club, that has evolved over the years to...
Saugeen Shores expands Housing Support with Increased Subsidy
The Town of Saugeen Shores continues to take important steps towards addressing housing affordability with a significant increase in its annual contribution to the...
Designated dog-friendly swimming areas begin May 1st
It's that time of year when thoughts turn to summer and beaches.
While beaches are welcoming, everyone is reminded that not every Saugeen Shores beach...
Building permits issued indicate Saugeen Shores continues to see growth
As Saugeen Shores Mayor Luke Charbonneau has been known to reiterate, "...we are the fastest growing community in southwest Ontario", and it would appear...
Mayor presents annual update to Probus members
Saugeen Shores Men's Probus club is a group of retirees who meet in the morning on the first Tuesday of each month at the...
After lengthy discussions Council makes decision about inflatable waterpark at Port Elgin Beach
Following a proposal brought to Saugeen Shores Council on December 9th (2024) for an inflatable water park, to be known as Splash City Fun...
A dangerous threat to municipal government: Saugeen Shores Mayor opposes local mayoral power
The Provincial government, in a recent letter, advised 169 more municipalities that it may be expanding mayoral powers May 1st, 2025 in order to...
