Category Archives: Port Elgin News
$1.7 Billion To Bring High-Speed Internet To All Canadians
The Federal government is investing 1.7 billion in a Universal Broadband Fund that will connect all Canadians to high-speed internet. Today Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said good reliable internet is...
Nov 09, 2020
Saugeen Shores Police Say Missing Woman Located
Saugeen Shores police say a missing 28 year old woman has been located. Police say Shawnessy Thompson had last been seen in Port Elgin on Nov. 2nd. They reported early this morning she has since been ...
Nov 09, 2020 The logo of the Saugeen Shores Police Service.
Port Elgin Waterfront Development Designs To Be Shown Monday
Updated designs and plans for the Port Elgin waterfront development Cedar Crescent Village will be presented to Saugeen Shores Committee of the Whole Monday (Nov 9). The presentation includes a timeli...
Nov 09, 2020 Image from report to Committee of the Whole Nov 9th
City Applies For Grant As Nearly $1-Million In Kelso Beach Park Upgrades Planned
Owen Sound is looking to a federal grant program to help finance improvements at Kelso Beach Park. City council approved a recommendation from the Community Services Committee at a recent meeting to a...
Nov 09, 2020 Owen Sound City Hall. (file photo)
Local Company Renovates OSHaRE In Owen Sound For COVID-19 Safety
Owen Sound's soup kitchen, OSHaRE will be better prepared for the winter thanks to help from a local developer. Barry's Construction has been working to make the space 'COVID-19 safe' this past week b...
Nov 09, 2020
Huron-Bruce MPP Says 2020 Ontario Budget Good For Small Business
The Progressive Conservative MPP for Huron-Bruce says the 2020 budget will be a positive force for the region's small businesses. Lisa Thompson points to the budget's permanent extension of the employ...
Nov 09, 2020 Photo: Huron-Bruce Progressive Conservative MPP Lisa Thompson
Limited Covid Testing To Be Offered At Lion's Head Hospital
Grey Bruce Health Services is expanding its Covid testing capacity and will soon offer appointments in Lion's Head. As of Nov. 11, those who meet the testing criteria can make appointments at the Lion...
Nov 08, 2020
MP Alex Ruff Says Whole Foods Poppy Ban Was 'Ridiculous' & 'Misguided'
Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MP Alex Ruff says he's glad Whole Foods has reversed the uniform dress code poppy ban that infuriated Canadians when they learned of it Friday, but Ruff adds, "I'm surprised it t...
Nov 07, 2020 MP Alex Ruff Nov. 6th (CPAC)
Police Seek Assistance In Locating Woman Last Seen In Port Elgin
Saugeen Shores Police are seeking assistance in locating a 28-year-old woman reported missing. Police say Shawnessy Thompson was last seen in Port Elgin on Nov. 2, but investigators suspect she may no...
Nov 07, 2020
Covid: Four Recoveries, Three New Cases In Grey Bruce Friday
The Grey Bruce Health Unit reported four recoveries and three new Covid cases in the region Friday. According to Public Health, residents of Grey Highlands, Southgate and Kincardine tested positive. T...
Nov 07, 2020