Associate Minister of Energy tours expanding hydrogen facility

On Friday, September 6th, the Honourable Sam Oosterhoff, Associate Minister of Energy-Intensive Industries, and Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Rick Byers toured Hydrogen Optimized Inc’s expanding...

Annual Labour Day parade a highlight for union-based community

Once again, the weatherman cooperated for the annual Labour Day parade in Port Elgin (Saugeen Shores) on September 2nd (2024). The parade was led by...

Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Advocates for Rural Needs at AMO Conference 2024

The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) strengthened its vital partnerships with representatives from the Province of Ontario during the Association of Municipalities of Ontario...

Saugeen Shores advocates for local priorities at AMO conference in Ottawa

Last week, representatives from Saugeen Shores, including Councillors Cheryl Grace and Bud Halpin, Kara Van Myall, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Jill Roote, Manager of...

2024 Canadian Senior Men’s Golf Championship has a legacy to uphold – Best Ever

When are you too small to host a major event? Saugeen Shores has hosted the acclaimed “Pumpkinfest” for over 39 years, the International Silver Stick...

Bruce County Statement: Time for a modern provincial-municipal fiscal partnership

Bruce County joins the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) in calling on the province to commit to reviewing the provincial-municipal fiscal framework at...

Bruce County is unique – Warden and Council to advocate at AMO

Bruce County, within the traditional territory of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, consists primarily of rural communities with a collective population of less than 75,000....

Ward Boundary system and Council composition – priorities or not?

At the recent Council Meeting of the Whole it was recommended in a report by staff:  that staff be directed to include a Ward...

Lt. Governor of Ontario attends official start to Saugeen Shores 25th Anniversary of Amalgamation

On Saturday, August 10, the 25th Anniversary of Saugeen Shores amalgamation officially began. The day started with a free community pancake breakfast hosted by the...

Mark your calendar as Saugeen Shores gets ready to celebrate

The community is ready to celebrate the 25th anniversary of amalgamation that saw Southampton, Port Elgin and Saugeen Township come under one umbrella -...

Liberal Party leader visits South Bruce Grey Health Centre in Durham

Bonnie Crombie, Leader of Ontario’s Liberals, visited the South Bruce Grey Health Centre in Durham, Ontario, where Doug Ford’s reckless cuts have decimated the...

Ontario increasing funding to local Hospitals

In a recent media release, MPP Rick Buyers and MPP Lisa Thompson announced that local hospitals in Grey and Bruce counties will be receiving...

Lamont Sports Park: Rotary Club of Saugeen Shores accessible playground officially opens

On July 22nd (2024), Saugeen Shores held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the grand opening of the Saugeen Shores Rotary Club accessible playground and...

Have your say – changes to Southampton High Street

Do you have an opinion? Did you see the changes to the main street? Did you see what some of the ideas are for the cenotaph? If...