Tag: port elgin
Southampton beach posted unsafe for swimming
The beach at Southampton has been posted unsafe for swimming, just as the Civic Holiday weekend begins. Grey Bruce Public Health announced Friday that in consultation with Saugeen Shores, the beach had been posted unsafe after water-sampling results showed bacterial levels exceeding Ontario Ministry of Health standards. The water was tested Wednesday and the results […]
Grey-Bruce athletes dazzle at Owen Sound triathlon
Athletes from across Grey-Bruce put their stamp on the Owen Sound Subaru Triathlon at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park on Sunday. The local area was well represented at this year’s event, which included Olympic- and sprint-distance triathlons, duathlons, swim-bike events and relay races, and many were standing on the podium after crossing the finish line. […]
Cardboard boats take to the water off Southampton
Despite a big 20-boat turnout in the Lap for Loot event at the cardboard boat races in Southampton on Saturday, cousins Henry Small and Isla Oyarce showed that they still got it. For the second year in a row, the duo from Toronto paddled to the top cash prize in the headline event at the races, […]
Marine heritage to be celebrated in Southampton this weekend
Southampton’s Marine Heritage Festival is back, being celebrated as three days of fun, food and music. Presented by the Marine Heritage Society, the 13th annual festival kicks off Friday and runs to Sunday. It will offer up a variety of events and activities, from a children’s gold hunt and games in the park, to museum […]
Lakeshore Women’s Triathlon a ‘great time’ Saturday
Almost 300 women competed in the Lakeshore Women’s Triathlon in Port Elgin Saturday morning. This event appeals to the beginner triathlete and for many, this was their first competition, race director Sarah Foster said in an interview Sunday. “Everybody seemed to have a really great time. It being accessible to all women is one […]
Hundreds take part in Meaford Harbour 5-km run/walk
By the time the Meaford Harbour 5-km run and walk began at 9 a.m. on Saturday, the sun was beating down and the temperature had passed the 20 degrees Celcius mark. But that didn’t stop a team of five dedicated Meaford firefighters from taking on the race, each wearing a near complete set of bunker […]
Lend a hand while Owen Sound booster Jan Chamberlain is out of action
In small towns across Canada, women are truly community heroes. In our small town of Owen Sound, one amazing woman leader stands out – Jan Chamberlain – who has made civic pride her life-long career. Now in her 80s, Jan’s efforts remain full of passion and purpose, building on her keen sense of belonging to […]
Saugeen Shores Lifesaving Club members heading to world championships in August
Two Saugeen Shores Lifesaving Club athletes have been selected to represent Canada at the upcoming Lifesaving World Championships in Australia. Team Canada selected Izzy Speiran to join its youth women’s team for the championships in Gold Coast, while Hayden Kaake was chosen for the youth men’s team. Luna Abbott is an alternate for the Canadian […]
Floating wheelchairs now available at beaches in Port Elgin and Southampton
Residents and visitors at select Saugeen Shores beaches can now rent floating wheelchairs for day use through the town’s website, or by using a QR code at rental locations. WaterWheels are a floating three-wheel beach buggy chair. The floatable armrests and wheels of the wheelchair are designed to easily transport adults and children from the […]
City residents tour the training tall ship Playfair in Owen Sound
Stepping aboard the training tall ship Playfair is like stepping back in time. Not only because it has the silhouette of a pirate ship, but because none of its teenage trainees are allowed to have cell phones while on board. “This is meant to be a very distinct experience where you are doing something completely […]