General City News

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.

Owen Sound will celebrate Canada Day on July 1 as part of The Sound Waterfront Festival at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park. This four-day, free cultural festival occurs from Friday, June 28, through Monday, July 1. It features entertainers, live music, vendors, food trucks, family activities, fireworks, and a focus on the area’s rich history. 

River District Blooms has returned for a second year, and this initiative highlights the natural beauty of the River District and brings the community together to recognize and protect our native and pollinating plant life. Each installation will be on display for the entire summer season so that the community can watch as they grow and change. 

On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, Municipal lots 6 & 8 will be closed to the public as The Owen Sound Farmer’s Market Square will be host to the 2024 One World Festival.

Owen Sound Council is pleased to announce the approval of weekly collection of green bin organics and has awarded the new, eight-year waste management collection contract to Miller Waste Systems.

Starting on June 1, 2025, green bin organic waste will be collected weekly, with garbage and recycling remaining on a bi-weekly collection schedule. Collection days will not change. 

The outdoor swimming pool at Harrison Park opens for the June, July and August summer season today, June 17, at 12:30 p.m.! The full pool schedule is available on the Owen Sound Tourism Website.

The multi-unit building located at 248 7th Ave East contains 20 dwelling units and is operated by Grey County Housing.  All units were evacuated at the time of the fire.

The fire, caused by unattended cooking, started in the kitchen and spread to the rest of the unit, causing significant damage.