General City News

Please be advised that The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound intends to adopt the proposed 2024 Fees and Charges By-law, in accordance with subsection 391(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25. 

The City of Owen Sound has saved more than $1.8M through the purchase of a Sutphen Aerial Fire Truck through GovDeals, an online auction of public sector assets. This 75’ Aerial will replace the existing 21-year-old truck that was due for replacement.

The provincial government is investing in local communities across Ontario to help them prepare and respond to natural disasters and emergencies.

This free, family-friendly event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 8th Street East between 2nd and 3rd Avenue East. 

The Homecoming exhibition explores the role that Owen Sound played in Thomson’s artistic growth and his emergence as a national icon. Special events are scheduled for Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15.

The City of Owen Sound proudly acknowledges National Public Works Week, honouring the outstanding contributions of public works professionals from May 19 to 25, 2024.

It’s nearly time for the Victoria Day weekend and the City is reminding everyone of facility closures, modified hours, and alternate programming. Here is all you need to know to plan ahead so you can spend quality time with family and friends! 

The City of Owen Sound continues to look for support to attract and retain Family Physicians to the area while also leveraging relationships with neighbouring municipalities.

Earlier this month, the City of Owen Sound held a tree planting event at the Kiwanis Soccer Complex to begin to replace a wooded area that was dominated by ash trees.  The trees were removed because they were infected with the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB).