News and Notices

Following Business Plan meetings held on November 12 and 26, Council has voted in favour of the 2026 Business Plan. The amended 2026 Plan includes an inflationary 2.2% levy increase to support municipal operations, excluding Police.  

The Town of Saugeen Shores is proud to announce a generous $50,000 contribution from Mike and Eleanor Mowbray of Canadian Tire Port Elgin in support of the new Pryde Aquatic and Wellness Centre (AWC). This donation will be recognized through the sponsorship of the gymnasium scoreboards. 

The Town of Saugeen Shores has endorsed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to guide cooperation between the Municipality of Kincardine, the Town of Saugeen Shores, and Bruce County to support the municipal participation in the federal Integrated Impact Assessment (IA) for the Bruce C Nuclear project (the project). 

The Town has retained Ainley Group to undertake the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MECA) for the planned Expansion of the Saugeen Shores Water Treatment Plant. The study is being conducted in accordance with the ‘Schedule C’ requirements of the MCEA (as amended in 2024). The study will determine a preferred long-term solution to satisfy the Town’s water supply needs. It will outline a phased approach that leverages existing infrastructure and minimizes costs as the Town prepares for growing water demand.

The Town of Saugeen Shores is proposing to amend the Local Official Plan and Zoning By-law to implement a Two-Zone Floodplain Management Concept for certain lands within the geographic Town of Southampton. The lands subject to the proposed amendments are shown on the map below. A Public Information Centre (PIC) is being held to share the preliminary details of the project.

The Town of Saugeen Shores is thrilled to announce the official sale of its very first Active Pass for the Pryde Aquatic and Wellness Centre, marking a major milestone in the journey toward community wellness and active living. 

Starting January 1, 2026, the Town of Saugeen Shores will transition to Ontario’s curbside Blue Box program. Under this provincial model, the Town will no longer manage curbside recycling, but residents will benefit from being able to recycle more than ever!