General City News

The City of Owen Sound is notifying motorists of a two-day full closure of 9th Avenue East from 8th Street East to 9th Street East on Tuesday, June 23 and Wednesday, June 24. Please note these dates have been updated from previous notice. 

June is Pride Month — a time to celebrate the diversity, strength, and contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, while reaffirming our shared commitment to inclusion, respect, and belonging for all.

Thanks to a donation from the Tyson Downs Association (TDBeAT), with support from the Owen Sound Attack, the City of Owen Sound is proud to announce the installation of a new public-access Automated External Defibrillator (AED SaveStation) at Harrison Park. Located on the north wall of the Harrison Park Inn restaurant, the AED SaveStation provides 24/7 access to life-saving equipment in one of the community’s busiest outdoor destinations. 

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Wednesday June 17 at 5:30 p.m., beside the AED SaveStation to officially unveil the life-saving equipment. All members of the public are welcome to attend and learn more about this important initiative.  Action First Aid will be on hand to demonstrate how the AED machine works and how easy it is to use when needed.

From June through September, Owen Sound's vibrant River District, waterfront, and historic sites will come alive with free concerts, community celebrations, shopping events, heritage experiences, and family-friendly activities! The 2026 summer lineup features the return of popular favourites including the Canada Day Celebration, Mid Week Music, TD Harbour Nights, Doors Open Owen Sound, and the River District's Hottest Street Sale, plus exciting new activities, like the light drone show on June 30.  Read on for all the exciting summer plans in Owen Sound!

The City of Owen Sound, in partnership with Priestly Demolition Contractors, will begin demolition of the building located at 994 1st Avenue East on June 9, 2026. 

The City of Owen Sound is notifying the public of an upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Event on Saturday, June 13.  This event will be held at the Public Works Facility (1900 20th Street East) from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The Harrison Park Mile Drive Trail will be closed daily from Tuesday, June 9 until Friday, June 12, from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. each day.  It will close for high priority tree removals and pruning. 

The Mile Drive closure will extend from the South Bridge at the Harrison Park Campground to the North Bridge at the overflow parking trailhead each day.

"Since the tragic loss of Sharif Rahman in August of 2023, our community has been seeking answers. I'm proud of the ways our community continues to honour Sharif's memory, support his family, and continue his legacy of kindness.

Today as we learn the outcome of the legal proceedings, we know that regardless of the sentences given, it's never going to feel like enough, because the loss is forever.

I encourage everyone in our community to continue to embody generosity and kindness towards one another in honour of Sharif Rahman and his family."

- Mayor Ian Boddy

The City of Owen Sound is notifying our residents and visitors of a temporary road closure in support of a community event taking place in the River District this weekend.

The 800 block of 2nd Avenue East will be closed to all vehicular traffic on Saturday, June 6, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to accommodate the Toronto Triumph Club’s Annual Spring Fling Car Show. Motorists are asked to use alternate routes through the downtown core during this time and are reminded to exercise caution in the area.