Town of Saugeen Shores

The Shore Report talks to Constable Ian Clark, Saugeen Shores Police Service and Lisa Billing, Recreation Supervisor about what it means to land a "Bike Friendly" designation with Share the Road. SHARE THE ROAD, Community Session: WEDNESDAY MAY 10th 6:00pm at Rotary Hall, Plex. (600 Tomlinson Dr. Port Elgin, ON). https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/becoming-a-bicycle-friendly-community-world-cafe-community-session-tickets-33505014400 BIKE AUCTION: SATURDAY MAY 27th at Saugeen Shores Police Station (620 Tomlinson Dr. Port Elgin, ON) 9:30am viewing, auction starts at 10am. Other Resources: http://saugeenshoreshub.ca/news/2962-making-saugeen-shores-more-bicycle-friendly-free-community-session.html http://www.sharetheroad.ca/bicycle-friendly-communities-p138264 https://www.facebook.com/ParksRecSS/ https://twitter.com/parksrecss Music provided by bensound.com.

The Shore Report takes a trip to the local high school to learn about their involvement with the Saugeen Shores Accessibility Advisory Committee and the Stop Gap Program. The Town of Saugeen Shores has an incredible partnership with Bud Halpin's (teacher) Construction Class at Saugeen District Secondary School. They have build a number of Town assets and the municipality is very thankful for their contribution to the community. Read more about the Stop Gap Program here: http://stopgap.ca/ Learn more about the Accessibility Advisory Committee here: http://www.saugeenshores.ca/en/our-town-hall/Accessibility-Advisory-Committee.asp Music provided by bensound.com

The Shore Report has returning guests! Lisa Billing, Recreation Supervisor, talks to Jay and Jess about the Ontario By Bike initiative and how business owners can get on the OntarioByBike.ca map. The workshop being held Wed April 26 at 9:30am-11:30am at the Plex in Port Elgin. It's FREE! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ontario-by-bike-workshop-saugeen-shores-tickets-32530579840?aff=efbnreg Laura Moscone, Marketing and Program Coordinator, gives an update on how to get involved with Spring Cleaning Week - how to get free gloves and bags to tidy Saugeen Shores (including free tshirts in 2017! BIG THANKS TO EASTLINK for their support on this initiative. Sign up for Spring Cleaning Week here: https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/saugeenshores/Activity_Search/4598 Follow Laura, Lisa and the Community Services team on social media! https://www.facebook.com/ParksRecSS/ https://twitter.com/parksrecss Feedback on the podcast can be directed to: podcast@saugeenshores.ca Music provided by bensound.com.

The Shore Report welcomes Deputy Mayor Charbonneau to the show to talk about Council's commitment to the waterfront in Saugeen Shores. Following the Deputy Mayor, we hear from Parks Manager, Frank Burrows about the maintenance plan and other waterfront project planning. We also practice the pronunciation of "phragmites". To learn more about invasive phragmites: http://www.invadingspecies.com/invaders/plants-terrestrial/invasive-phragmites/ Beach Maintenance Plan: http://www.saugeenshores.ca/en/our-town-hall/resources/Beach-Maintenance-Plan-2016.pdf Information Report - March 27, 2017: https://saugeenshores.civicweb.net/FileStorage/E6D1F2049DB847CF972ECEBF99C3D3BE-IR%20-%20Port%20Elgin%20Main%20Beach.pdf CONTACT US AT PODCAST@SAUGEENSHORES.CA - we'd LOVE to hear your feedback, show ideas or constructive criticism. Music provided by bensound.com

Vice Deputy Mayor Diane Huber joins Jess and Jay on the Shore Report to talk about volunteerism in Saugeen Shores. In addition to Vice Deputy Mayor Huber, the Shore Report hears from Lisa Billing, Recreation Supervisor about the Volunteer Fair - happening May 3, 2017 6pm-8pm at Rotary Hall in the Plex, Port Elgin. For more information and registration form: www.saugeenshores.ca/volunteerfair There is no cost to be a vendor! Contact: Lisa Billing, Recreation Supervisor - billingl@saugeenshores.ca https://twitter.com/ParksRecSS https://www.facebook.com/ParksRecSS/ Music provided by bensound.com

The Shore Report welcomes John Peevers, Manager of Communications and Media Relations from Bruce Power. Mr. Peevers tells Jess and Jay about the MCR (major component replacement) Project at Bruce Power and the economic impact this will have on Bruce County. For more information on the project: http://www.brucepower.com/about-us/life-extension/ http://14083-presscdn-0-0.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Economic-Impact-Study-2016.pdf http://www.brucepower.com/about-us/life-extension/economic-development-and-innovation-initiative/ To contact Bruce Power: info@brucepower.com https://www.facebook.com/BrucePowerNGS https://twitter.com/Bruce_Power Music provided by bensound.com

Councillor John Rich and Bart Toby, Manager of Development Services with the Town of Saugeen Shores, talk to the Shore Report about urban chickens. Meanwhile... Jay and Jess do the chicken dance. Staff Report: https://saugeenshores.civicweb.net/FileStorage/B820793CB8B54CC78BACE5546A297525-MArch%2020%20-%20Staff%20Report%20-%20Chickens.pdf Contact for more information: Councillor John Rich - jrich@saugeenshores.ca Bart Toby, Manager of Development Services/CBO - tobyb@saugeenshores.ca Music provided by bensound.com

Adam Stanley, Manager of Engineering Services with the Town of Saugeen Shores joins the Shore Report to talk about the Island St. Storm Sewer Outlet Improvement Project (on the shore!.. a real, SHORE REPORT!). Public Meeting: Tuesday March 28th, 7pm - Southampton Town Hall Contact: Adam Stanley stanleya@saugeenshores.ca 519-832-2008 x 123 More information: http://www.saugeenshores.ca/en/News/index.aspx?feedId=aa28bc3e-a6d3-4da7-8300-c7df6f1b63a6&newsId=e4d93df8-818b-495a-9678-82e36bd89135 Music provided by bensound.com

Ashleigh Weeden stops by the Shore Report to talk about SWIFT (SouthWestern Integrated Fibre Technology) and what they're doing to ensure #BroadbandForEveryone (and what that means!). Share your earliest internet memory with us. Leave a comment of email us at podcast@saugeenshores.ca. www.swiftnetwork.ca https://www.facebook.com/networkswift/ https://twitter.com/networkswift Music provided by bensound.com.

Jay and Jess are joined by Constable Ian Clark from Saugeen Shores Police Service to talk about the DARE program. The program will be offered again to Grade 5 students across Saugeen Shores. For more information contact Saugeen Shores Police Service: http://www.saugeenshorespolice.com/contact.php DARE Resources can be found here: http://www.dare.org/ Music provided by www.bensound.com

Jay and Jess take The Shore Report on the road. The Shore Report visited Kincardine on Friday March 3rd to hear from Bruce County and Bruce Power to talk about the Major Component Replacement (MCR) Project and the opportunity for the local economy. http://www.brucepower.com/economic-development-developer-info-session/ The Town of Saugeen Shores followed up with a lunch session for Saugeen Shores developers, realtors and land owners to share our commitment to collaboration and partnership. http://www.saugeenshores.ca/en/business/invest-in-saugeen-shores.asp?_mid_=17029

Laura Moscone, Marketing and Recreation Programs Coordinator with the Town of Saugeen Shores, joins Jess and Jay on The Shore Report to talk about Leisure Fair and recreational opportunities in Saugeen Shores. Online Registration for Town Programs: https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/saugeenshores/ Follow Community Services online: https://www.facebook.com/ParksRecSS/ https://twitter.com/ParksRecSS

Bringing you up to speed with February events and news. Music provided by www.bensound.com

Jay and Jess talk to Fire Chief, Phil Eagleson, about Heart Month and the AED program the municipality has in place. Visit the AED Map to learn more. http://www.arcgis.com/apps/MapTour/index.html?appid=411aa82d57b04a34803d5ceb7891d6b9# Music provided by www.bensound.com

Jessica and Jay chat with Phil Eagleson about developing a strategic plan for the Town of Saugeen Shores. Music provided by www.bensound.com