Patio and Sidewalk Cafe policy revisions are now permanent
During COVID-19, Saugeen Shores approved revisions to the Sidewalk Patio and Sidewalk Cafe Encroachment policy.
The revisions were implemented to help local restaurant businesses that...
Saugeen Shores has a new Southampton Ward Councillor
In a second round open vote, John Divinski is now the new Saugeen Shores Councilor replacing John Rich who recently resigned.
Divinski, former News Director,...
Let cooler heads prevail = looking at both sides of an issue
The Saugeen Rail Trail Association (SRTA) recently presented a lengthy deputation to Council regarding an Agreement with the Southampton Snowmobile Club that would give...
Local municipalities to receive OMPF program funding in 2022
Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker has announced that local municipalities will receive a total of $16,317,400 in funding through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund...
Treasurer’s report on debt financing and the Legacy Fund
Saugeen Shores town treasurer, Daniel Waechter, presented plans for potential funding of upcoming large projects.
"This report sets out the town's debt financing capability and...
Results of recent Environmental Survey undergoing analysis
According to a recent report to Council by the Environmental Stewardship Ad-hoc Committee (ESAC), Professor McLeman of Wilfred Laurier University joined the group to...
Drivers encouraged to watch for new four-way stops
Based on input from many residents, Saugeen Shores Town Council approved new traffic and parking by-laws to increase safety on the roads in Saugeen...
New service for Seniors – Just ASK
With the maze of programs available through government initiatives, seniors and their caregivers may sometimes find it difficult, frustrating or confusing to access information.
On...
Do you have a desire to serve on Town Council?
Following the resignation of John Rich, the Town of Saugeen Shores is looking to fill a vacancy on Town Council for the Southampton ward....
Drivers be aware: New stop signs, speed and parking limits now in effect...
On September 27, 2021, Town Council approved the following updates to the Town of Saugeen Shores traffic and parking by-laws.
New Stop Signs at:
Westlinks...
Saugeen Shores and Saugeen Ojibway Nation Finalize Settlement Agreement
The Town of Saugeen Shores and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) have reached an out of court resolution to Saugeen Shore’s involvement in SON’s...
Saugeen Shores COVID vaccination proof policy now in place
The Town of Saugeen Shores recently announced that the state of emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic that was put in place on march 24th,...
Southampton Landing phase 2
Saugeen Shores Council previously asked that the Southampton Landing development, located east of Railway St. (Hwy. 21) agreement be deferred until staff could work...
New Housing Reserve Fund is created in Saugeen Shores
As with many other communities, Saugeen Shores is undergoing a shortage when it comes to attainable/affordable housing, including rentals.
Saugeen Shores staff have therefore, recommended...
