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Ongoing efforts and focus on increasing brand recognition, promotion and experience development in the Owen Sound River District have made strides since 2020.  Most recent analytics, reported to the River District Board of Management in September, show that the vacancy rate of commercial business space in the River District continues to improve occupancy rates.   

The City of Owen Sound observes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, on September 30.  To recognize and honour Indigenous lives lost, the survivors, and the lasting impact of the residential school system, flags will be at half-mast across City facilities on Monday.

On Saturday, September 28, from 2 to 4 p.m., the Tom Thomson Art Gallery will unveil three new exhibitions, including a community partner project with Owen Sound’s Reach Centre.

Earlier this year, Owen Sound Council approved a three-year camera pilot program in the River District, which would include installing 17 cameras over two phases. Phase one of this project has been completed, with nine operational cameras installed late last week.

Drop by the Owen Sound and North Grey Union Public Library on Wednesday, September 18, to chat with Fire Prevention Officer Greg Nicol about fire safety in your home and beyond.  Officer Nicol will have a fire safety house on hand and be available to answer questions or provide tips for all ages.  He’ll be on the Main Level from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Wednesday.

Beginning at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, motorists travelling in the 800 block of 10th Street West will experience lane reductions in both directions to allow for essential construction work. 

Please be advised that the Community Services Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled. 

The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.

The River District and the City of Owen Sound are thrilled to welcome Cars & Coffee, Concours d’Lemons, and Automotive Seminars back to the area on Saturday, September 14, 2024.

Owen Sound residents are reminded of two upcoming events to help facilitate environmentally friendly and responsible ways to get rid of waste. This Saturday, September 14, is Household Hazardous Waste Day at the Public Works Facility (1900 20th Street East) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The following Saturday, September 21, is a designated Goods Exchange Day in the City of Owen Sound.