Housing affordability will be a key municipal election issue says OREA

  Leading up to the 2026 municipal elections on October 26, a new survey from the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) finds that Ontarians want...

UPDATE: 2026 Municipal Election sees more Saugeen Shores residents ‘throwing hats into the ring’

The 2026 Municipal Election nomination deadline on Friday, August 21st, has come and gone and more residents in Saugeen Shores have decided to 'throw...

Saugeen Shores Advocates for Local Priorities in Ottawa

Town of Saugeen Shores representatives returned from Ottawa following productive meetings with Provincial and Federal officials while attending the Association of Municipalities of Ontario...

Over 200 residents attend Neoen information session and ask questions

More than 200 people attended an information session, at the Powerlink building in Port Elgin, on the proposed Neoen battery storage facility to be...

Municipal Housing Allowance Program Helps More Residents Achieve Housing Stability in Saugeen Shores

The Town of Saugeen Shores is celebrating the continued success of its Municipal Housing Allowance Subsidy, which helped 35 local households maintain housing in 2025. Delivered by the...

Saugeen Shores and Saugeen First Nation Develop Joint Tourism Strategy

Saugeen Shores and Saugeen First Nation have approved a new joint Community Tourism Strategy which will serve as a shared roadmap guiding tourism development and collaboration over...

Port Elgin Beachers hold annual general meeting

Despite a rainy start to the day, the Port Elgin Beachers' Association persevered and held its annual general meeting (AGM) beachside at Gobles Grove...

Saugeen Shores Heritage Committee unveils the history of Sparks Corner

For cyclists and pedestrians, the Rail Trail crossing at Hwy. 21, between Southampton and Port Elgin, ties the two communities together and, on Saturday,...

Traffic Control Boxes provide unique opportunity for public Murals

Residents and visitors will notice some colourful new additions to the streetscape this summer as eight traffic control boxes across Saugeen Shores have been transformed into public art murals...

Election 2026 unofficial nomination roster update

The clock is winding down to Election Day 2026 and, in Saugeen Shores, names are being added to the nomination roster. Incumbent Diane Huber has...

Lengthy debate sees proposed CPPS deferred back to staff

Following an Open House on June 24th where approximately 200 residents turned out to learn more about the proposed Community Planning Permit By-law and...

United Housing for All will address housing affordability

“Strong Communities Start With A Place To Call Home” and, on Tuesday July 14th, Chair of United Housing for All, Mini Jacques will present...

Community Planning Permit By-Law coming to Council for approval

Approximately 200 people recently attended a public open house to learn more about the proposed Community Planning Permit By-law and a related Amendment to...

Southampton Care Centre holds re-opening celebration of new resident facility

On June 25th, the residents, families and team members of Southampton Care Centre celebrated the official opening of their new home at 374 Spence...