Council applauded for past work and encouraged for the future
To the Editor:
I was hoping that you could include this letter in your on-line newspaper.
I realize that you have published many articles that focus...
A new look at 2020 – the Year of the Rat
As we head into a new year and new decade, we thought it would be interesting to look at 2020 within the frame of...
2020 Green Boutique schedule now ready
Southampton's Green Boutique of gently used and recycled items is set its schedule for the new year.
The Boutique located at Southampton United Church is...
New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – a respite
For many readers who look forward to our columns by Rev. Bob Johnston ( New
Perspectives: A Senior Moment) and his Historical Society columns that...
New Year’s Eve becoming a family affair
New Year's eve is becoming more of a family affair with local arenas offering sponsored free family skating time.
Skaters of all ages took to...
New Year resolutions made easy
This is a good message for anytime but as we head into a new year and new decade, we thought the following may be...
New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – “It’s not even Sunday!”
On December 24th, almost every church in my little town will hold an evening service---and it’s not even Sunday. What draws the faithful back...
Process should not be rushed says reader
To the Editor:
I have reviewed the plans and comments by Mr. Donini and have the following comments in opposition to this beach development:
the...
Ignoring Waterfront Master Plan an insult to those who created it says reader
To the Editor:
Sun, Sand, Shoreline and Sunset
As a part time resident of Port Elgin for many decades I have always been excited each summer...
Proposed beach development is cold concrete says reader
To the Editor:
I can`t tell you how disappointed we were to see the first three pictures of the new waterfront project. We had hoped...
Meeting timeline has been rushed says Preservers spokesperson
At Monday night's Town Council meeting, the Port Elgin Beach Preservers came forward to once again raise concerns over the proposed beach revitalization development.
Patricia...
Reader raises validity of Waterfront Master Plan in open letter to Council
To the Editor:
This is an open letter to our Council and for your readers.
"Council,
My last correspondence to you asked if the Waterfront Master Plan...
Time line provides for little to no input from citizens says reader
To the Editor:
“Just trust us”
Early this year, the town of Saugeen Shores presented a media release about the sole winner of the Beach Revitalization...
One public meeting not adequate says reader
To the Editor:
We feel that an open public meeting is necessary and warranted to discuss the proposed lease of the Port Elgin beach front. One public meeting when only a preliminary design...











