General City News

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.

Please be advised that The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound intends to adopt an amendment to Fees and Charges By-law No. 2026-067 to establish fees for encroachment refurbishments.

Owen Sound Fire and Emergency Services responded to reports of smoke coming from an apartment unit with assistance from Owen Sound Police Service and Grey County Paramedic Services.

Please be advised that the Operations Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled.

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.