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Voting Now Open
Vote October 16-26
Voting for all eligible voters in the City of Owen Sound is available 24 hours per day during the voting period beginning at 10AM on October 16 to 8PM October 26.
Have your Voter Information Letter ready.
To vote by internet, visit https://owensound.simplyvoting.com
To vote by telephone, call 1-833-721-1791
Election Centres are available throughout the Voting Period. Click here to learn more.
The voting period for the Municipal and School Board Election is now open. The voting period runs from 10AM on Friday, October 16 through 8PM on Monday, October 26.
Have your Voter Information Letter ready.
To vote by internet, visit https://owensound.simplyvoting.com
Vote online by clicking below or to vote by telephone call 1-833-721-1791
Election Centres are open to support eligible voters. Click here to visit our website for hours of operation.
The River District Business Improvement Area is notifying the public that the nomination period for the upcoming River District Board of Management Election officially begins on Friday, August 28, 2026. The nomination period ends on Friday, September 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, and favourite friends and neighbours —Outdoor Movie Nights continue in August. Join us for free family-friendly entertainment under the stars.
The event sites open at 7:00 p.m., with family-friendly activities before the movies begin at dusk. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome.
Friday’s pre-movie activities starting at 7 p.m. will include creativity, storytelling and theatrical fun by The Roxy Young Company as well as OSHARE who will be providing games, challenges and fun activities.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy an evening of free outdoor entertainment with family and friends.
For the complete schedule, movie details, and event information, visit:
Outdoor Movie Nights | City of Owen Sound
Treats for kids 12 and under and pre-movie activities are supported by our sponsors Woodley Care Services, Shannon Deckers RE/MAX, Sign Street, The Rocking Horse, Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited, Country 93 and Zoomer Radio.
Please contact Jennifer Wright, Events and Activation Coordinator at 519-376-4440 ext. 1237 or jwright@owensound.ca for more information.
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Grey Bruce Public Health is advising the public that test results from water samples taken Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park in Owen Sound show bacterial levels have returned to within the guidelines established by Ontario’s Ministry of Health as safe for swimming/bathing.
Individuals thinking about running for municipal office in the City of Owen Sound have fourteen business days remaining to submit their nomination papers for the 2026 Municipal Election.
Nominations for the offices of Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor, and School Board Trustee will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026.
Residents and visitors can continue to rely on regional transit connections throughout Grey, Bruce, Wellington, and Dufferin Counties, with both Guelph Owen Sound Transportation (GOST) and Grey Transit Route (GTR) 2 confirmed to operate through December 31, 2026. Funding required for 2027 operations will be included in the annual budget for Grey County Council consideration.
In Owen Sound, the strength of our community has always come from the people who choose to be involved, to care deeply, and to step forward to lead.
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