General City News

Several road closures will take place this Sunday, July 28, 2024, beginning at 7:00 am to accommodate the Owen Sound Triathlon. Delays should be expected; please allow for additional travel time and consider alternate routes of travel where possible. 

Motorists travelling in the 300 block of 10th Street East area may experience lane reductions on Wednesday, July 24, and Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Delays should be expected; please allow for additional travel time and consider an alternate route of travel where possible.

Grey Bruce Public Health, in consultation with the City of Owen Sound, has posted the beach at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park in Owen Sound as unsafe for swimming after water-sampling results – received Friday afternoon – showed bacterial levels exceeding Ontario Ministry of Health standards.

The Tom Thomson Art Gallery is excited to offer young artists the chance to immerse themselves in fun, exploration-based studio art programs this summer at the TOM! 

There are several ongoing ways for residents to be involved in informing City decisions on service delivery and ensuring that the budget reflects the needs and priorities of our citizens.

Community members are invited to join The TOM on Saturday, July 20, from 1 to 2 p.m. for a free artist talk led by internationally recognized artist Michael Belmore in conjunction with his solo exhibition gawaatebiishin.

The City of Owen Sound has initiated a Stormwater Management Master Plan (SWMMP) to develop a long-term plan for the safe and effective management of stormwater runoff.

Owen Sound residents are reminded of two upcoming events to help facilitate environmentally friendly and responsible ways to get rid of waste, Household Hazardous Waste Day at the Public Works Facility and Goods Exchange Day.

Owen Sound Council has given the green light to continued collaboration between the City of Owen Sound and the Township of Georgian Bluffs, enabling the two municipalities to share Fire Prevention Services jointly.  This partnership marks another proactive step toward sharing resources and more efficiently using taxpayers' hard-earned dollars.

Owen Sound Council unanimously approved a new 20-year operational agreement with the YMCA Owen Sound Grey Bruce, reaffirming the partnership that provides recreation services that positively affect Owen Sound citizens’ health and wellness. Together, we are transforming lives and building a strong community.