The province is dishing out over $130,000 to support community safety, emergency preparedness and tourism in Saugeen Shores.
A total of $132,973.56 is being given to support the town for a list of programs spanning mental health support and fire protection.
Among this includes;
- The Saugeen Shores Police Service Board will receive $25,000 through the Mental Health Supports for Public Safety Personnel (MHS4PSP) Program to support mental health resources for public service members and public safety personnel.
- The Town of Saugeen Shores will receive $36,223.56 through the Fire Protection Grant to purchase 10 sets of bunker gear. This investment will help ensure firefighters can remain in service while other protective equipment undergoes necessary decontamination.
- The Town of Saugeen Shores will receive $25,000 through the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant (CEPG) to purchase drones that will assist emergency teams with safer, faster, and more accurate damage assessments following severe weather events. The technology will improve the ability to assess impacts, identify stranded individuals or blocked routes, and support emergency response operations.
- The Town of Saugeen Shores will receive $15,000 through the Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Program to support the development of the Saugeen Community Tourism Strategy 2026-2031, helping strengthen tourism opportunities and economic growth in the community.
- Port Elgin Pumpkinfest will receive $31,750 through the 2026 Experience Ontario Program to support this signature community event and help attract visitors from across the region and beyond.
MPP for Huron-Bruce Lisa Thompson says these investments for Saugeen Shores will help support dedicated first responders, improve emergency preparedness, strengthen tourism and ensure residents and visitors continue to enjoy the many opportunities the community has to offer.