Explore the new Saugeen Shores Town website – it’s worth the visit

The Town of Saugeen Shores has completely re-vamped its on-line presence with its new website format. The change is dramatic and easy to navigate with...

Canada – Our Economic Future

In re-reading what was written in April, 2025, I have changed my mind about one point ... This little story says a lot about what...

Southampton Cenotaph Committee: Thanks Southampton 150th Legacy Fund for Cenotaph Rejuvenation project contribution

The Southampton Cenotaph Committee wishes to sincerely thank the Southampton 150th Anniversary Legacy Fund committee for their generous contribution of $91,300 toward the rejuvenation...
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Keeping up with the Times keeps readers in the know

In response to some questions received as to why Saugeen Times on-line news does not have a presence on Facebook, we again clarify that...

Beer Store closing several more locations – Saugeen Shores escapes the list … so...

In a recent media release and in yet anther sweeping round of closures, effective the end of business day September 28th, 2025, the Beer...

Summer in Saugeen Shores – where there’s something for everyone

I admit it.  I am guilty of eavesdropping. I heard an interesting comment the other day when i was out 'n' about from a woman...

Pioneer Cemetery – A complex issue but one that needs to be undertaken

On September 29th, 2023, Municipal Heritage Committee members and Town Staff were taken on a tour of the Pioneer Cemetery in Southampton. At that time,...

Celebrating 18 years in the news

As most Canadians know, Meta has removed Canadian news media from posting on Facebook following a spat with government policy however, we would like...

Tariffs – The Future Going forward

Submitted by G. William Streeter April 11, 2025 I woke up this morning feeling invigorated and ready to talk “Tariffs”. I do not take this...

Canada – Our Economic Future

Over the last few weeks, during the Tariff chaos, I have been saying that Canada is the equivalent of a dimple on the ass...

Op-ed: A timely reminder to take action as winter storms continue

Thanks to Port Elgin resident, Patricia Corrigan-Frank for a timely reminder in these unusual winter storm days.  Actually, when talking with those born and...

A time to celebrate being CANADIAN

In Southampton (ON) Doug Johnson was not only a lifetime member of the Marine Heritage Society and Propeller Club, he was also known as...

Public Service Announcement: Be considerate of those walking when roads are slushy/wet

  In a recent posting by Port Elgin resident, Janet Campton, she appealed to pick-up truck drivers to have some consideration for those walking, particularly...

Looking at tariffs differently – undesirable but survivable

The first part of this story may seem to digress from the subject of Tariffs but it is actually a background of how we...