Two big topics at new Council’s first Planning Meeting
For the new Saugeen Shores Council, its first Planning meeting was a long one covering many items.
Proposed Market Street development:
One of the most discussed...
Permit to Take Water approved by Ministry of the Environment for proposed Port Elgin...
On January 28, 2022, a request for a permit to take water (PTTW) was sent to the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) by Cobide Engineering...
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...
Southampton Ward Councilor Rich leaving
In a moving speech at Saugeen Shores Council meeting on Monday (Aug. 23), Southampton Ward Councillor, John Rich announced that he is leaving Council...
Town commissions Indigenous artist for residential school remembrance art
When the Town of Saugeen Shores learned of the recently discovered grave sites at several former residential schools, it acted quickly, and in consultation...
Celebrations being planned to mark the 25th anniversary of amalgamation in 2024
The new year on January 1, 2024, will mark the 25th anniversary of the amalgamation of Southampton, Port Elgin, and Saugeen Township to form...
Bruce Power kicks off Lamont Sports Park fundraising campaign
Bruce Power announced today, March 16th (2022), it is donating $250,000 toward the construction of Lamont Sports Park in Saugeen Shores.
With Phase 1 of...
Saugeen Shores ends YMCA negotiations for new pool facility
Council has ended negotiations with the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce to operate the Town’s new Aquatic & Wellness Centre (AWC). The Municipality will...
Open Forum speakers against proposed CCV beach development project
At Monday night's Council meeting (Sept. 25/22), residents Peter Storck and Peter Little spoke out in the public forum regarding the proposed Cedar Crescent...
Nuclear power site expansion will impact planning going forward says Mayor Charbonneau
"Planning to expand nuclear at the Bruce Power site is the largest economic development since the mid-1970s for the region ... and it's an...
Flood Hazard Mapping Public Information Centres – Town of Saugeen Shores and Township of...
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) in collaboration with Water’s Edge Environmental Solutions, is in the process of completing a flood hazard mapping study for...
Pumpkinfest brings home major awards
Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) has announced the 2019 FEO Achievement Award winners that showcase various elements of festivals or events that have stood out...
Hi-Berry Farm helps to mitigate dangerous crossing
Residents and annual visitors will see a change at their favourite summer market, Hi-Berry Farm on Hwy. 21 in Saugeen Shores.
The Charbonneau family, owners...
United Housing for All group looking at homelessness and affordable housing solutions
The 'United Housing for All' are members of a group in Saugeen Shores looking at the problem of homelessness and affordable housing initiatives.
The group...
