Odette Bartnicki running for Deputy Mayor

Proven leadership for a caring and sustainable future Saugeen Shores has been my full-time home for seven years. I am running for Deputy Mayor because...

Voting Now Open for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election

Voting is officially underway for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election. The Voting Period opens Monday, October 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and will...

Make your voice heard and remember to vote – voting begins Monday, October 19th

Make your voice heard and remember to vote! The 2026 Municipal Election will take place on: Monday, October 26, 2026. The Town of Saugeen Shores will use internet...

At 11th hour Meaford mayoral candidate withdraws

At the 11th hour Meaford mayoral candidate Caryn Colman has stepped down from a three-person race. Two candidates, Justin Perks and Shirley Keaveney, now...

Saugeen – Two communities that share a name and are building a relationship

As realized at the annual Ceremony to recognize Truth & Reconciliation, Saugeen First Nation and Saugeen Shores have been building a relationship over the...

Zgaa-biig-ni-gan – When a bridge becomes much more than a crossing

As Truth & Reconciliation recognition month came to a close on September 30th (2026), it was time to gather on the bridge that spans...

Election 2026: Clearing up some Confusion when it comes to wards and voting

There appears to be some confusion when it comes to the voter's letter sent out by the Town to ensure that you are on...

Election 2026: A synopsis of Candidates’ statements at recent All-candidates Meeting

The following is a Synopsis of Candidates' Opening Statements from the recent All-candidates meeting hosted by the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) at the...

Election 2026: All-candidate meetings help voters make decisions

It's Election 2026 time and, in Saugeen Shores, there have now been four all-candidates public meetings to date. Surprisingly, or not, many of the topics...

Award-winning Pumpkinfest over for another year

In the top 100 Ontario festivals, Mother Nature once again smiled on Port Elgin Pumpkinfest bringing sunshine and warm temperatures to attract the thousands...

Election 2026: Ensure you are on the Voters’ List

Voter Information Letters have been mailed to eligible electors for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections.   Watch your mail over the coming days and...

Encapsulating a four-year term of Council in a single Strategic Plan Report

To encapsulate a four-year term of office into a single report is nothing less than a feat in itself, but that is what the...

Election 2026: Interfering with election signs can result in a criminal offence

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding residents that interfering with election signs may constitute a criminal offence and will be investigated when reported. During...

Bruce Power commits $1mllion to Walkerton affordable housing project

  Bruce Power has committed $1 million to Bruce County’s recently announced affordable housing project on Walkerton’s east ridge. "The 41-unit new build will provide much-needed...