Land turned over to Saugeen First Nation following breach of Ontario Heritage Act – CKNX News Today
May 7, 2026
A piece of land in Southampton has been turned over to the Saugeen First Nation following a recent breach of the Ontario Heritage Act.
According to the Saugeen Shores Police Service, officers were notified in November of 2022 regarding an incident that occurred at 6 South Rankin Street at the location of a protected archaeological site.
Following a lengthy investigation, the owner of the property and a numbered Ontario company were jointly charged with one count of failing to comply with section 48(1)(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act and one count of failing to comply with section 8(1) of the Ontario Building Code.
