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Holiday Hours and Closures in Owen Sound
During winter holidays, the City is reminding everyone of facility closures, modified hours, and alternate programming.
For Roads and Water After Hours Emergencies please call: 519-376-4274
Motorists travelling on 10th Street between 2nd Avenue West and 2nd Avenue East may experience eastbound lane reductions on Monday, October 7, 2024, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The sidewalk on the south side of the 10th Street bridge will also be closed to pedestrians between 1st Avenue West and 2nd Avenue East.
The second last Household Hazardous Waste Day event is taking place this Saturday, October 5! The event will be held at the Public Works Facility (1900 20th Street East) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ongoing efforts and focus on increasing brand recognition, promotion and experience development in the Owen Sound River District have made strides since 2020. Most recent analytics, reported to the River District Board of Management in September, show that the vacancy rate of commercial business space in the River District continues to improve occupancy rates.
The City of Owen Sound observes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, on September 30. To recognize and honour Indigenous lives lost, the survivors, and the lasting impact of the residential school system, flags will be at half-mast across City facilities on Monday.
On Saturday, September 28, from 2 to 4 p.m., the Tom Thomson Art Gallery will unveil three new exhibitions, including a community partner project with Owen Sound’s Reach Centre.
Earlier this year, Owen Sound Council approved a three-year camera pilot program in the River District, which would include installing 17 cameras over two phases. Phase one of this project has been completed, with nine operational cameras installed late last week.
Drop by the Owen Sound and North Grey Union Public Library on Wednesday, September 18, to chat with Fire Prevention Officer Greg Nicol about fire safety in your home and beyond. Officer Nicol will have a fire safety house on hand and be available to answer questions or provide tips for all ages. He’ll be on the Main Level from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Wednesday.
Please be advised that the Operations Committee Meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.
Beginning at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, motorists travelling in the 800 block of 10th Street West will experience lane reductions in both directions to allow for essential construction work.
Please be advised that the Community Services Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.
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