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Author of the article: Frances Learment Publishing date: Jun 29, 2021  •  3 hours ago  •  3 minute read  •  The Southampton Indigenous artist who created ‘Product of Canada’, Brent Henry has been commissioned by the Town to create art that will stand as a continual reminder for councils, staff and the community at large of the pain, suffering and loss of life inflicted by Colonialism and by he residential school system on Indigenous peoples of Canada..[Southampton Arts] A...

Article content Complaints of loud music with racist and sexist lyrics that disturb a Southampton neighbourhood fell on deaf ears as the Town of Saugeen Shores Committee of Adjustment (CoA) dealt with a minor variance application because the issue was beyond the jurisdiction of the Town-appointed committee that hears minor variance applications. The application debated during a virtual public meeting June 21 will add 3,,000-square-feet to an existing building at 78 Alberta St. that is home to L...

Author of the article: Frances Learment Publishing date: Jun 22, 2021  •  22 hours ago  •  3 minute read  •  Town of Saugeen Shores staff is preparing zoning bylaw changes that will remove a number of barriers that prevent construction of affordable and rental housing, including allowing six-storey buildings in a corridor along either side of Goderich St. in Port Elgin. Article content It was a big night for housing in Saugeen Shores as the Town’s planning committee approved...

The tiny bedazzled sneakers, nestled beside a pair of shiny rain boots and fuzzy slippers, are poignant additions to the ever-growing collection of children’s…

Author of the article: Frances Learment Publishing date: Jun 01, 2021  •  2 hours ago  •  4 minute read  •  Concerns with potential increased traffic, noise and light pollution, and pedestrian safety on this piece of Town land were raised by residents during a public meeting, via Zoom, May 25 to discuss Town of Saugeen Shores plans to create a business park on 35-acres of its vacant land on Concession 6 at the south end of Port Elgin. [Town of Saugeen Shores] Article content C...

All involved agree that it is “unfortunate” that a painted mural depicting Port Elgin life circa 1800s will soon disappear from the wall of a downtown building…

Author of the article: Frances Learment Publishing date: May 26, 2021  •  1 hour ago  •  3 minute read  •  While the anticipated June construction start at Cedar Crescent Village at Port Elgin Main Beach is delayed until floodline hazard mapping is complete, plans for a new waterfront train are still being considered ,according to Town of Saugeen shores staff. [Cedar Crescent Village] Article content There will be no long-awaited groundbreaking ceremony next month for the Ceda...

Author of the article: Frances Learment Publishing date: May 19, 2021  •  1 hour ago  •  4 minute read  •  Details of a proposed rezoning to allow a four-unit low-rise rental townhouse development on Saugeen Street in Southampton was the subject of a public meeting, via Zoom, of the Town of Saugeen Shores Planing Committee meeting May 17. A planning report with a recommendation will be presented at the June planning meeting. [Bruce County] Article content Developers that want ...

Article content Permitting six-storey buildings in the core of Port Elgin, waiving setback requirements and removing restrictions that impede accessible development are changes proposed to Town of Saugeen Shores planning regulations to encourage development of attainable/affordable housing. Housing is considered affordable it if costs less that 30 percent of a households’ income. The regulatory changes were presented to members of the Town planning committee via Zoom at a public meeting May ...

Article content The prospect of waterproof wheelchairs and adult change tables in Town of Saugeen Shores facilities are two ideas being championed by the Town’s Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) in its efforts to create a barrier-free community. AAC chair Maureen Crawford set the scene for her recent update to Town councillors with a quote from Andrew Gurza, a self-described Disability Awareness Consultant and Cripple Content Creator: “Accessibility is a feeling in your body. It isn’...