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...

Happy Holidays to Our Readers

  We want to thank you the readers, our guest columnists and our advertisers for continuing to support us in our efforts to provide community-based...

Parents be aware – keep your kids safe online

February 8th was #SaferInternetDay and, today, as frightening as it may seem, more than 77% of children ages 9-17 have a smart phone, giving...

Pi Day – a celebration of the beauty and elegance of mathematics

When it comes to Pi day, and having a grandson who is a math/computer expert and two close friends, Eli Maor and Mike Sterling,...

SON to vote on Low and Intermediate waste DGR

Do we let future generations deal with 'our' waste? This Friday, January 31st, members of Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) will submit their final votes on...

Ontario’s nuclear industry has the opportunity to play a leadership role in the fight...

For Ontarians, the Summer of 2021 was a hot one. How hot? On a Sunday afternoon in August, the temperature reached 32 Celsius in Ottawa to...

Homelessness at a tipping point in Ontario – a systemic crisis that requires bold,...

The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) today (Jan. 9/25) released a comprehensive and somewhat discouraging report titled “Municipalities Under Pressure: The Growing Human...

The Shadow Man and U.S. Elections

The Shadow Man and U.S. Elections Some time ago a reader questioned my writing about Donald Trump. His point was, I think, a matter of...

The Caring Benches – by Larry McIntosh

by Larry McIntosh Don’t forget about these blue benches, one in Port Elgin at Coulter Parkette and another in Southampton by the town hall. As...

Saugeen Shores Mayor’s statement on former Prime Minister Mulroney

Like so many Canadians, I was saddened to learn last month of the death of our former Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney. Since...

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...

Isotopes for Hope: Canada’s leadership imperative – doubling our production of medical isotopes by...

There are many times in our lives when we come to realize that there is nothing more important than our health. This also includes...

Attainable Housing Forum shows local housing desperation

A housing forum was held in December with recommendations that were brought many problems to light when it comes to housing and, according to...

Today is Giving Tuesday – time to give back, just because you can

Today, November 29th, is 'Giving Tuesday' and it is the world’s largest generosity movement. "Whether it’s making someone smile, helping a stranger, or giving to...