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The Town of Saugeen Shores proudly marked the beginning of Pride Month with a Pride Flag Raising event held on June 1, 2026, at the Municipal Office. The event brought together Council, Town staff, community partners, and residents in a celebration of diversity, inclusion, and community vibrancy. 

The Town of Saugeen Shores is pleased to announce the execution of a four-year Infrastructure and Community Readiness Assessment Agreement with Bruce Power. Through the Agreement, the Town will receive $2 million in funding to enable municipal strategic planning and readiness assessment in preparation for the impacts of the Bruce C project.

The Town of Saugeen Shores acknowledges a decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice released on May 19, 2026, in Mann v. Town of Saugeen Shores following the hearing of the Town and Mr. Mann’s motions, on December 18, 2025.    

Please note the following closures and modified hours for municipal facilities on Victoria Day (Monday, May 18, 2026).

The Town of Saugeen Shores is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Municipal Election, taking place on Monday, October 26, 2026. The nomination period runs from May 1 to August 21, 2026. 

The Town of Saugeen Shores and Saugeen First Nation (SFN) are celebrating another step forward in their shared commitment to collaboration. On Monday, April 27, Saugeen Shores Council authorized a new Water Service Agreement with Saugeen First Nation, ensuring the continued provision of municipal water to the Nation. 

Each year on April 28, we pause to observe the National Day of Mourning. It is a time to remember workers who have lost their lives, been injured, or become ill as a result of workplace incidents.

The Town of Saugeen Shores and the Southampton Business Improvement Area (BIA) are proud to announce they have received a Certificate of Merit at the Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA) Conference Awards Dinner on Monday, April 20, recognizing the success of Phase One of the High Street Reconstruction Project and the efforts that supported local businesses throughout construction.

Bruce County residents are invited to attend a Candidates’ Information Night for those considering running for Municipal Council in the 2026 municipal and school board election, to be held on October 26, 2026.