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Owen Sound Council has given the green light to continued collaboration between the City of Owen Sound and the Township of Georgian Bluffs, enabling the two municipalities to share Fire Prevention Services jointly.  This partnership marks another proactive step toward sharing resources and more efficiently using taxpayers' hard-earned dollars.

Owen Sound Council unanimously approved a new 20-year operational agreement with the YMCA Owen Sound Grey Bruce, reaffirming the partnership that provides recreation services that positively affect Owen Sound citizens’ health and wellness. Together, we are transforming lives and building a strong community.

The 34th Annual Hottest Street Sale returns to the Owen Sound River District on Saturday, July 13, 2024. 
The event will run between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. and include over 200 places to shop, eat and enjoy music. 

Please be advised that the River District Board of Management meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled. 

Please be advised that the Operations Committee Meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled.

Beginning on Monday, July 8, through Thursday, July 11, 2024, road users will experience sidewalk closures on the west side of the street and southbound traffic lane reductions in the 1000 block of 2nd Avenue East. 

The City is reminding people that public washrooms are available in the River District, as well as at many other parks and facilities across the city, for visitors and residents to access as they enjoy all that Owen Sound has to offer.

The City of Owen Sound hosted the Owen Sound Development Dialogue at the Georgian College campus on Tuesday, June 25. 

It’s nearly time for the Canada Day – and Sound Waterfront Festival – weekend, and the City is reminding residents and visitors of facility closures, modified hours, and alternate programming.

Every year on June 23, the City recognizes the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism.  Flags at all City facilities (excluding City Hall’s community flagpole) are currently lowered to half-mast until the morning of Monday, June 24, in honour of this day.