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The Town of Saugeen Shores congratulates Mayor Luke Charbonneau on being acclaimed as Bruce County’s Warden for 2025-2026 term at the Inaugural Council Meeting held on Thursday, December 4, 2025, in Walkerton.

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 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! 

As construction of the new Pryde Aquatic and Wellness Centre (AWC) nears completion, plans for the future of the existing Centennial Pool are underway. On October 27, Town Council authorized moving forward a Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) for the Centennial Pool facility, attached to Saugeen District Secondary School (SDSS). The School Board intends to purchase and repurpose the pool space. 

Saugeen Shores has officially adopted two key by-laws aimed at protecting and enhancing the community’s urban forest: the Tree Protection on Town-Owned Property By-law and the Urban Tree Conservation By-law. Together, these by-laws reinforce the municipality’s commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible growth. 

The Town of Saugeen Shores is proud to announce a significant milestone in its commitment to affordable and attainable housing. At the October 14, 2025 Council meeting, Council approved a consortium led by Tim Welch Consulting Inc. as the proponent to design and construct a minimum 140 unit affordable housing development and municipal park on the Town-owned Bluewater Lands, located at 374 Bruce Street, Port Elgin.  

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we reflect on the legacy of residential schools and reaffirm our responsibility to listen, learn, and take meaningful steps toward reconciliation with Indigenous communities.