General City News

City Council, at its meeting held on December 4 approved the Short-Term Rental Licensing By-law that will come into effect March 1, 2024.

The City of Owen Sound is reminding citizens and visitors that as of tomorrow, December 1, there is no on-street parking between the hours of 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. until March 31, 2024.

Ontario’s Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week runs from November 1-7, and the?Owen Sound Fire and Emergency Servicesremind you that carbon monoxide (CO) alarms must be installed in your home if you have a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, or an attached garage.

Effective November 7, the City will begin a pilot program to offer an Affordability Rate monthly bus passes specifically designed for Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and Ontario Works (OW) participants. This new rate will be available on a trial basis until transit fees are reviewed in 2024.

Today, the official launch event of the Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition (SOIC) took place at BWXT in Owen Sound. Co-hosted by the City of Owen Sound, the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council (CNIC), and the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII), the event brought together regional isotope champions, elected government officials, and community stakeholders for a thought-provoking panel discussion and regional collaborative partnership announcements.

The City of Owen Sound is proud to celebrate Local Government Week from October 15 – 21. Every day, local governments serve their communities by providing programs and services that residents rely on daily.

The City of Owen Sound offers a variety of public skating seasonal memberships that can be easily and conveniently purchased online. The memberships are valid from September 24, 2023, until March 31, 2024. Public skating takes place at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Ontario government is investing $25.5 million over two years to help address the rise of hate incidents against religious and minority groups. The Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant will help faith-based and cultural organizations enhance or implement measures to ensure community spaces remain safe and secure. The deadline to apply for this grant is Tuesday, October 24 through the online application form.

The Municipality of Meaford and the City of Owen Sound are working together to offer use of the City’s Leaf and Yard Waste Depot to Meaford residents.  

Today, the Government of Canada announced a repayable contribution of $3.5 million for Hydrogen Optimized Inc. (HOI) to expand its production of clean hydrogen. The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) announced the investment at HOI’s headquarters in Owen Sound.