General City News

The second of three Goods Exchange Days for 2026 will be taking place on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

Goods Exchange Day diverts usable items and materials from landfill disposal. It is also a great way to get rid of unwanted stuff without the hassle of hosting a garage sale. 

City residents are invited to place unwanted but still usable items at the curb in front of their homes after 8 a.m. on Saturday, July 18. If you are looking for something, tour the city and pick up items you can reuse.

The City of Owen Sound is advising residents and motorists of a temporary road closure on 8th Street East between 8th Avenue East and 9th Avenue East, beginning Monday, July 13, 2026, until Friday, July 31.  This closure is to accommodate essential maintenance work on the natural gas distribution system.

The Tom Thomson Art Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of its Summer 2026 exhibitions: Tú eres mi otro yo: Mundos, Mundo, Worlds by Michelle Peraza; Content is Just a Glimpse exploring the life and work of Robert Markle; and Forecast – June to January. The exhibitions open with a free public reception on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 2 – 4 p.m. at the TOM.

Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, and favourite friends and neighbours —Outdoor Movie Nights return to Owen Sound beginning this Friday, July 10, kicking off another season of free family-friendly entertainment under the stars!

The Hottest Street Sale returns to the Owen Sound River District on Saturday, July 11, along 2nd Avenue East.  The event will run between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. and include over 200 places to shop, eat and enjoy music. This family-friendly event will feature the famous Summerfolk Stage, sponsored by Mix 106.5 at the 9th Street intersection with live music from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Owen Sound & District Chamber of Commerce will also host a community stage on the front steps of City Hall starting at 9:30 a.m. with live demonstrations and performances from local groups.

The City of Owen Sound is notifying the public of an upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Event on Saturday, July 11.  This event will be held at the Public Works Facility (1900 20th Street East) from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  

Take notice that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound has received an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment, being an application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2010-078, as amended pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended (the “Planning Act”) for lands located at the southwest corner of the intersection of 6th Avenue West and 10th Street ’A’ West. This application is deemed to be a complete submission under Section 34(10.4) of the Planning Act.

Take notice that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound will hold a public meeting to consider Zoning By-law Amendment No. 59 on Monday, July 27, 2026 at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City of Owen Sound, in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act.

Please be advised that The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound intends to adopt Procurement Policy AF009, in accordance with subsection 391(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25. 

With Canada Day celebrations beginning tomorrow and hot temperatures set for this week, the City of Owen Sound is sharing helpful information about facility closures, adjusted hours, and public cooling centres.

Owen Sound will host a two-day Canada Day Celebration on June 30 and July 1 at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park. The park opens at 1 p.m. on June 30 and at 10 a.m. on July 1. This FREE family event features entertainers, live music, 60+ marketplace vendors, 15+ food trucks, interactive games, flying dog shows, pony rides, emergency vehicles, and more!

On June 30, Owen Sound will host its first-ever drone show over the soccer field, with a viewing area on the baseball diamond adjacent to Kelso Beach. On July 1, fireworks will light up the harbour and can be viewed throughout the city. Both shows begin at 10 p.m.