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Owen Sound’s Public Works Division began seasonal Winter Control Operations earlier this week. Winter Control is based on a 24-hour-per-day, 7-day-per-week schedule throughout the winter months. Reminder: parking is prohibited on all City streets and non-designated municipal lots between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. from December 1 until March 31 each year to allow for snow removal.

Owen Sound Fire and Emergency Services responded to a report of a fire with black smoke visible at an east side grocery store earlier today.  The fire was in the deli area and was controlled by the fixed extinguishing system, building ventilation system and portable fire extinguishers prior to fire department arrival. 

The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound has initiated a Stormwater Management Master Plan under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Master Planning Process to identify existing drainage deficiencies and develop drainage solutions to address the deficiencies, reduce flooding, resolve public safety concerns, and improve maintenance opportunities within the City. An initial Public Information Center is planned to advise you of the drainage deficiencies identified through the initial stages of the project, gather comments on any additional deficiencies and elicit comment on the potential solutions that are being considered.

The City of Owen Sound is undertaking a comprehensive Stormwater Management Master Plan (SWMMP) to develop a long-term plan for the safe and effective management of stormwater runoff.  Residents' feedback will help identify localized drainage issues the City may not be aware of.  

Are you interested in helping to shape the decisions affecting the River District Business Improvement Area? If so, consider applying to serve as a Director on the River District Board of Management.

The City of Owen Sound is excited to announce the completion of the Alpha Street Reconstruction Project, which will see the full reopening of Alpha Street on Monday, November 25, 2024.  Completed on budget and ahead of schedule, this significant $5.2 million capital project marks a major investment in the City’s infrastructure and quality of life for residents.

Beginning on Monday, November 18, 2024, a road closure is required on 3rd Avenue East, between 17th Street East and 18th Street East. This closure is expected to last through Friday, November 29, 2024.  The road closure is required to complete a necessary gas main repair in this area of 3rd Avenue East.

The City of Owen Sound is proud to announce the completion of its 2024 Non-Core Asset Management Plan, which will be presented to the Corporate Services Committee on November 14, 2024. This initiative represents a significant building block in our ongoing commitment to effective asset management and fiscal responsibility.

Owen Sound’s River District welcomes the holiday season with a flurry of festive activities beginning Saturday, November 16. These include Holiday Magic, the 79th annual Kiwanis Santa Claus Parade, the kick-off to the Festival of Northern Lights, and road hockey as part of HockeyFest 2024.  In support of these events, 2nd Avenue East will be closed to vehicular traffic and parking starting at 2 p.m. on November 16.

The River District’s Holiday Magic event will run from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. and includes outdoor seating, fire tables, photos with Santa, contests, giveaways, specials, and sales at many River District Businesses, which will be open late to kick off holiday shopping.