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The City of Owen Sound has launched an online, citizen-friendly guide to help residents better understand the City's 2025 Operating Budget.  The "Making Cents of City Spending" guide breaks down complex budget information into easy-to-understand components, highlighting how tax dollars are spent and what services residents receive. The guide can be viewed online at OwenSound.ca/Budget.

The City of Owen Sound Water Division is clearing hydrants of excess snow following recent heavy snowfalls, ensuring they remain accessible for emergency services.  The City periodically clears the snow around the hydrants, but residents can do their part, too!  Keeping clear, unobstructed access to the hydrants' ports ensures precious seconds aren’t wasted clearing snow in the event of an emergency.   

Representatives from Owen Sound and Grey County met with provincial officials today to discuss the region’s health care needs during the 2025 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference. 

The City of Owen Sound requested provincial support for the creation of a new doctor-led nurse practitioner clinic. This alternative delivery model would help more families to connect with a family doctor and reduce pressure on our emergency rooms.

Grey County requested the Ministry of Health commit to providing enhanced operating and capital funding to the Hanover and District Hospital in recognition of the additional demands placed on it due to the reduction in service at the Durham and Chesley sites of the South Bruce Grey Hospital Corporation.

Due to the impact of current and forecasted weather conditions on the City’s Road and sidewalk infrastructure, the City of Owen Sound has declared a Significant Weather Event that will remain in effect until further notice.

The declaration of a significant weather event is not a notice of a reduced level of service or a road closure. It is intended to notify the public that caution must be observed when travelling on city-maintained roads. Restoring the roads to optimal conditions may take longer than usual.

Excess snow removal operations will begin in Owen Sound’s downtown River District area tomorrow, Wednesday, January 15, at 8 p.m.  The work is expected to be completed by early Thursday morning.

City staff will remove excess snow and accumulated piles to improve safety and accessibility for vehicles and pedestrians.  This removal is above and beyond the usual winter maintenance of plowing streets and sidewalks.  Snowbanks will be hauled to designated snow disposal sites where they can safely be stored and, later, melt without causing issues.

Please be advised that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound intends to hold a Public Meeting on January 27, 2025, and pass a by-law to adopt the 2025 Budget on February 24, 2025.

Owen Sound Tourism is gearing up for the 12th annual Savour Owen Sound event and is looking for local food venues to participate in this highly anticipated event!  

Please register here and add your food establishment to the Savour Owen Sound 2025 Restaurant Line-up. The deadline to register is Thursday, February 7th. 

The Good Cheer Rink at Harrison Park is open to the public, as of 12 p.m. today! The hours of operation are dawn until 10 p.m. daily. 

The H.O.S.E. rule promotes safety and enjoyment for everyone. 

HOCKEY on ODD calendar days.

SKATING on EVEN calendar days.