Under new Strong Mayor Powers Mayor Charbonneau remains committed to delegating authorities
Following the Province of Ontario’s expansion of 'Strong Mayor Powers' to municipalities including Saugeen Shores, Mayor Luke Charbonneau has issued his first three decisions...
Royal Canadian Air Cadets Griffin Squadron celebrates more than 45 years
The Royal Canadian Air Cadets Griffin Squadron 340 held its 46th Annual Review on June 1st (2025) at Southampton Coliseum.
The Squadron based in Southampton...
Bearing Witness: A Canadian’s Journey of Remembrance in the Netherlands and Westminster Abbey –...
In May 2025, I travelled to the Netherlands and the United Kingdom to take part in the 80th anniversary commemorations of Liberation Day and...
Marine Heritage Society volunteers create an economic tourism impact in their community
Summer's here and that means a busy time for the Marine Heritage Society in Southampton
The Propellor Club, that has evolved over the years to...
Public outcry about Bill 5 has been deafening
To the Editor:
Despite significant opposition from Indigenous groups and thousands of Ontarians the Government of Ontario passed Bill 5 yesterday. The Bill significantly weakens...
Bruce Power donates $10,000 to wildfire relief as air quality warnings provide stark reminder...
Today, June 4th is Clean Air Day, which is observed to recognize how important air quality is to our health, the environment and the...
Powering Ontario’s Economic Engine: WOWC Launches 2025–2027 Strategic Priorities at Queen’s Park
The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) brought regional leadership to Queen’s Park on Monday, June 2, for a series of strategic meetings with Ontario...
Saugeen Shores expands Housing Support with Increased Subsidy
The Town of Saugeen Shores continues to take important steps towards addressing housing affordability with a significant increase in its annual contribution to the...
Huron-Bruce MP wins 6th consecutive victory
Ben Lobb was re-elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Huron-Bruce in the 45th Federal election on Monday, April 28th.
Lobb received 37,033 votes,...
Designated dog-friendly swimming areas begin May 1st
It's that time of year when thoughts turn to summer and beaches.
While beaches are welcoming, everyone is reminded that not every Saugeen Shores beach...
Building permits issued indicate Saugeen Shores continues to see growth
As Saugeen Shores Mayor Luke Charbonneau has been known to reiterate, "...we are the fastest growing community in southwest Ontario", and it would appear...
Mayor presents annual update to Probus members
Saugeen Shores Men's Probus club is a group of retirees who meet in the morning on the first Tuesday of each month at the...
Advance voting this Easter weekend: A vote is like a prayer for the society...
About ten days until federal election day. Signs, debates, political ads and sadly a dump truck load of misinformation and downright lies are landing...
After lengthy discussions Council makes decision about inflatable waterpark at Port Elgin Beach
Following a proposal brought to Saugeen Shores Council on December 9th (2024) for an inflatable water park, to be known as Splash City Fun...
