Heritage: When ‘pondering’ becomes a part of life
As I have aged, "pondering" has become a bigger part of my life. As an octogenarian I have been up a few rivers and...
The whole world is watching as Canada stands up to Trump
by Andrew Coyne – The Globe and Mail Aug 26, 2026
I’m not sure anyone has quite wrapped their mind around the significance of what...
Memories – A Hickory Stick Putter and Clubs made of Recycled Steel
Growing up in our little town in the 1950s, saw us youngsters play a lot of sports. Hockey, baseball, and curling were the most...
Letter to the Editor – reader responds to U.S. politicians
Saugeen Times received two letters that a reader sent to two U.S. politicians following their televised interviews. We found them interesting and thought other...
Neighbours raise concerns regarding proposed battery storage facility
To the Editor:
Following the recent information session by Neoen and, as surrounding neighbours of the proposed NEOEN battery storage facility site, the following concerns...
Op-ed: The Tarnished Jewel
Op-Ed: THE TARNISHED JEWEL
If the mayor and council had heeded the 2014 Ontario Ministry Beach Tourism Statistics (based on 6.5 million beach visitors), or the...
Housing for All presents the realities of housing in Saugeen Shores
To the Editor:
I wanted to share some of the very positive feedback we’ve already received following last night’s Housing Affordability Information Session held at...
Reader asks – Who Will Help Decide the Future of Saugeen Shores?
To the Editor:
Over recent months, people have asked me a flattering question: “Why don’t you stand in the next municipal election?”
My answer is a...
What is wrong with people? Group Fined for Illegal Fishing Practices
The following released by Ontario MNR is only one of the many incidents that they investigate of those who have little respect for the...
The wrong interpretation of leaf and yard waste
Saugeen Shores is fortunate to having its own Leaf and Yard Waste site that creates compost.
The site is conveniently located beside the Town's landfill...
Saugeen Shores Mayor on Day of Mourning
Each year on April 28, we pause to observe the National Day of Mourning. It is a time to remember workers who have lost their lives,...
Port Elgin Airport – Community’s connecting gateway invites all pilots
There are few places in Ontario where flying feels this close to nature.
From the grass strip at Port Elgin, the shoreline of Lake Huron...
Former Anglican Church manse house in Southampton again listed for sale
Once again, the former Anglican Church manse house on High Street in Southampton (ON) appears to be for sale.
The property, that includes the former...
A grim outlook for Ontario colleges as Fanshawe adds to the more than 50...
In a media release (March 12, 2026), Fanshawe College announced that it is "...suspending nine more programs as part of an ongoing review of...
