Innovation Park marketing plan presented to Saugeen Shores Council

At the Council meeting held April 24th, Saugeen Shores' Economic Development Officer, Heather Hyde, presented a detailed marketing plan for the newly planned Innovation...

Saugeen Shores asks for more feedback on North Shore Park tourism proposal

The deadline to respond to the survey regarding the proposed North Shore Park train and plans for the project is fast approaching - May...

Have your say – public consultation survey begins today, April 24th on park proposal

The Town is asking the public to provide comment on the return of the historic Port Elgin and North Shore Park train, along with...

Council to review more year-round shoreline areas for dogs

The Town has received inquiries from the public with regard to opening more beach areas for dogs. Aligned with the 2023 Business Plan, the Town...

Elected officials and staff promote Bruce County on the world stage

In March, staff and elected officials from Bruce County attended the annual MIPIM event in Cannes, France. MIPIM is one of the world’s largest real...

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)...