Huron-Bruce MP’s Bill C-234 adopted at Third Reading in the House of Commons

Ben Lobb, Member of Parliament for Huron—Bruce issued the following statement today, March 30th (2023), “Yesterday, the House of Commons voted on my Private...

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)...

Bruce County appoints new Deputy Chief Administrative Officer

Bruce County announces the appointment of Christine MacDonald as the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, effective March 23, 2023. The creation of the Deputy CAO...

Ontario investing in state-of-the-art research to support farmers

The Ontario government is investing more than $343 million over five years to support agri-food research and innovation. The investments are being made through a...

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...

Public Health considering local solution for water testing

At a February Council meeting, Saugeen Shores Mayor Luke Charbonneau raised the issue of the lack of water testing in the region. At that time...