General City News

The City of Owen Sound Leaf and Yard Waste Composting Facility, located at 2450 28th Avenue East, is scheduled to be closed from Tuesday, August 6 to the end of the day Friday, August 9, to allow for wood grinding to occur.  Changes to these hours may occur due to contractor requirements and weather.

It’s nearly time for the August Civic Holiday, and the City is reminding everyone of facility closures and modified hours on Monday, August 5.

Due to a watermain break, 2nd Avenue West is currently closed between 8th Street West and the base of Moore's Hill.  The City is asking motorists to avoid the area as they undertake the emergency watermain repair.  

Residents in the area may notice reduced water pressure.  The estimated time for repair completion has not yet been determined.

The City is excited to announce that Owen Sound Transit (OST) is now integrated with the Transit App, offering riders free access to real-time bus arrival information. Riders can conveniently check when their bus will arrive, whether they are using a computer or a mobile app.

Please be advised that a Special County of Grey Joint All Councils meeting will be held with the County of Grey and all of its lower tier municipalities on August 8, 2024.

At approximately 1 p.m. today Owen Sound Fire Services responded to the area of Alpha Street for a report of a significant Natural Gas leak.  Enbridge were on scene and requested Fire to attend to assist with an evacuation of houses in the area.  Enbridge has estimated it will take approximately 2 hours to stop the free flow of Gas. 

Grey County will begin sharing court security and prisoner transportation costs at the Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice with the City of Owen Sound in 2025. Currently in Ontario, these court expenses are the sole responsibility of the local municipality. 

Please be advised that Mayor Boddy has called an Emergency Council meeting at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 29, 2024. 

Grey Bruce Public Health, in consultation with the City of Owen Sound, has lifted the swim advisory for Kelso Beach at Nawash Park.

The decision was made on Thursday, July 25, 2024, after water samples taken at the beach earlier this week showed bacterial levels had returned to within Ontario Ministry of Health guidelines for swimming/bathing.

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.