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...

Ontario Land Tribunal approves Market Street Planning Application

The Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) has approved planning applications submitted for 15 Market Street, Port Elgin. The planning applications are a County Official Plan Amendment, a Town Official Plan...

Saugeen Shores breaks ground on Affordable Housing Development

The Town of Saugeen Shores marked a major milestone for affordable housing today. In partnership with Wilson Developments and Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce, the Town celebrated the groundbreaking of a new affordable housing development, a...

Correction: Contentious Port Elgin beach proposal continues

With further information from the Town of Saugeen Shores, "There is no additional proposal being presented by the proponent." It would appear that the source...

Saugeen Shores and Zonnebeke formalize Sister City Agreement on the Eve of Canada Day

Nearly 110 years after the Battle of Passchendaele, Zonnebeke, Belgium, home of the battlefield, has ratified a Memorandum of Understanding with Saugeen Shores, formally establishing a sister city...

Saugeen Shores announces new Fire Chief

The Town of Saugeen Shores is pleased to announce that Rob Atkinson has accepted the role of Director, Fire Services/Fire Chief. Rob began his service with...

Saugeen Shores begins Pride month with flag raising

The weather was ideal as he Town of Saugeen Shores proudly marked the beginning of Pride Month with the annual Pride Flag Raising event...

Saugeen Shores and Bruce Power sign Funding Agreement to prepare for Bruce C

The Town of Saugeen Shores is pleased to announce the execution of a four-year Infrastructure and Community Readiness Assessment Agreement with Bruce Power. Through the Agreement, the Town will...