St. Andrew’s Church seeks designation under the Ontario Heritage Act
At the recent meeting of the Municipal Heritage Committee (Apr. 19/23), Linda Doll brought forward a presentation on behalf of the Trustees and Congregation...
Groundbreaking begins new Innovation Park development
Innovation Park designed to attract new businesses and research groups
On an unseasonably warm but blustery day, Mayor Luke Charbonneau officially began the construction of...
Town seeking public input on North Shore Park proposal
As part of the effort to reimagine Port Elgin’s North Shore Park, Council in a recorded vote with five in favour and three against,...
Budget holds steady at below inflation
Council has worked through the Town’s proposed 2023 Business Plan and Budget creating a fiscally responsible roadmap to provide essential services and, at the...
Town issues building permit for Port Elgin Beach CCV development
Following a contentious long-term issue surrounding a proposed development on Port Elgin (Saugeen Shores) main beach, final approval has been given after the Town...
Milestone report on historic North Shore Park brought to Council
North Shore Park on Port Elgin's waterfront is one of Saugeen Shores’ most cherished and oldest parks.
It includes a large area of treed passive...
Insurance coverage for Sidewalk Patio and Sidewalk Café Encroachment Policy to remain constant
During COVID-19, a patio policy was put in place to allow restaurants to have outdoor patios to facilitate 'al fresco' dining when indoor usage...
Town updates sale and other disposition of Land Policy
As part of the Town’s ongoing efforts to improve transparency and accountability, the Town is moving to change its Sale and Other Disposition of...
Town Launches Food Waste Diversion Pilot Program
The Town is looking for residents to participate in a food waste diversion pilot program. Saugeen Shores has partnered with Food Cycle Science (FCS)...
Town seeking public input on housing through virtual Open House
Saugeen Shores is experiencing a housing shortage along with many other municipalities throughout Grey-Bruce and across Canada.
On February 9th, Bruce County held a housing...
Municipality to take on sole operation of Aquatic and Wellness Centre
The Town has chosen a “Made in Saugeen Shores” approach to running its new Aquatic & Wellness Centre. On Monday night (March 13), the Committee...
Mayor and Council congratulate Joanne Robbins and Pumpkinfest Committee on awards
"On behalf of Saugeen Shores Town Council, I want to say how immensely proud we are of Joanne Robbins and the entire Pumpkinfest Committee...
Pumpkinfest wins Innovation Award and Coordinator is inducted into Hall of Fame
At the Niagara Falls, Ontario March 8th awards ceremony of Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO), the 2023 Top 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario...
Saugeen Shores Mayoral address focuses on Leveraging Growth
Once again, Saugeen Shores Mayor Luke Charbonneau, spoke to the Men's PROBUS club on Tuesday, March 7th (2023).
Each year, he brings the members up...
