Approved Waterfront Master Plan should be adhered to says reader
Dear editor:
Subject: proposal for beach by Pier Donnini et al
We are longstanding residents of Saugeen Shores and have owned a cottage at the beach since...
Tree planting is a ‘feel good’ gesture only says reader
To the Editor:
The article posted September 30th regarding the Liberal Party plan for tree planting as a significant solution to CO2 reduction has prompted me...
Port Elgin Beach Preservers support revitalization but not wholesale commercialization
To the Editor:
Port Elgin Beach Preservers is a group of concerned taxpayers, homeowners, cottagers and visitors that want the Port Elgin Main Beach to...
Students’ orderly fire drill impressive
Shortly after a general school assembly on Thursday (Sept. 26) and after students returned to their classrooms, the fire drill alarm began.
Everyone, of course,...
Pigs of Hope fundraise for Wheels of Hope
To the Editor:
Pigs of Hope is a fundraising campaign that raises funds to support the Canadian Cancer Society's 'Wheels of Hope' transportation program.
The 'Wheels...
New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – “WHO WAS ILA BLANCHARD?”
Exactly one hundred years ago, a young woman entered Form 4 at Parkdale Collegiate Institute in Toronto. Her name was Ila Blanchard and I...
Strategic voting misguided says Huron-Bruce NDP candidate
Dear Editor:
I don’t know if I “railed” against Buzz Hargrove’s call for strategic voting at the Labour Day luncheon in Port Elgin but I...
Designated vs Listed = Historic vs Heritage
Recently, guest columnist Mike Sterling wrote a Letter to the Editor - The 100 Year Mistake for Southampton.
In it, he tried to show the...
CPSO should be responsible to fill loss of doctor says reader
To the Editor:
What a wonderful turn out by the community for a wonderful doctor of 40 years. Dr Gordie and Ann Mackay and their...
Vandalism strikes again in Southampton
Once again vandals have struck in our community of Southampton.
At our peaceful waterfront at the foot of High Street, there flies a giant Canada...
The 100 year mistake for Southampton
To the Editor:
I decided to write this letter after reading Diane Huber’s excellent overview of where we are relative to a very small group...
Process is the problem says reader
To the Editor:
THE BEACH VILLAGE CONTROVERSY
The process is the problem. Much discussion around the importance of the 2013 Waterfront Master Plan continues to shape conversations....
Local doctor decides … enough is enough
After 40 years as a family physician, Dr. Don McCulloch of Port Elgin Saugeen Shores, made the difficult decision to retire. The reason? A...
SSLC Places Second In Canada – what will happen to the program says reader
A great story and congratulations to the Saugeen Shores Lifesaving Club (SSLC) team and to Michael Hundt for completion of another successful year and competition...
