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  • Sidewalk snow plow with words reminding people not to park overnight on the street in the winter
    Downtown Excess Snow Removal Reminder!

    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.

  • Notice of Public Meeting on January 27 and Intention to Pass a By-law to Adopt the 2025 Budget on February 24 

    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.

  • Savour Owen Sound 2025 Call to Restaurants 

    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. 

  • Public Notice of Special Committee of Adjustment Meeting & Rescheduling of January Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee Meeting 

    Please be advised that the Committee of Adjustment will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, January 28 at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The purpose of the special meeting is to hold hearings respecting five (5) applications. 

     

    The January 15 meeting of the Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee has been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. 

  • Good Cheer Rink at Harrison Park Opens Today!

    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. 

  • Public Notice: Operations Committee January Meeting Cancelled 

    Please be advised that the Operations Committee Meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled.  

    The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. 

  • 2025 Waste Management Calendar and New Waste Program Update Reminder

    Owen Sound residents are reminded that 2025 waste calendars are now available online at OwenSound.ca/Waste

    For those who prefer a paper copy, calendars can currently be picked up at:

    • City Hall
    • Owen Sound Transit Terminal
    • Owen Sound and North Grey Union Library 

    Calendars are available at OwenSound.ca/Waste in an east-side-only version, a west-side-only version and a consolidated version that shows both east and west pick-ups.

  • Owen Sound Earns Clean Audit Opinion, Showcasing Commitment to Financial Transparency

    The City of Owen Sound is pleased to announce that it has received a clean audit opinion for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. This achievement reflects the City’s commitment to financial accountability, transparency, and responsible management of public funds. 

     

  • Significant Weather Event Ended 

    In accordance with the Provincial Minimum Maintenance Standards, the City of Owen Sound is declaring an end to the Significant Weather Event that was issued on Saturday, January 4, 2025.   

  • Just Say Yes Valentine’s Day Weddings at City Hall 

    The Owen Sound River District, the City of Owen Sound, and Shannon Deckers Real Estate would like to announce that bookings for the third annual Just Say Yes, Valentine’s Day Wedding Event at City Hall are officially open. 

    The Just Say Yes Event is for couples who want a no-fuss wedding, an alternative to eloping, a simple wedding with style and flair, a legal wedding before or after a destination wedding, or who simply want their anniversary to be on Valentine’s Day. 


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