| Lupercalia Festival
The City of Owen Sound congratulates the organizers of the Lupercalia's Winter Multi-Arts Festival for their extensive program of visual and performing arts.
January 27, 2012 -  97 kb View/Download
December Building Statistics
Building permits issued in December were valued at $1.1 million, up over the same month last year, according to Owen Sound Chief Building Official Brian Green. Year end figures show $16 million worth of construction value in 2011.
January 16, 2012 - 80 kb View/Download
FREE Local Employment Awareness Workshop for Area Employers
As an Employer, did you know that there are agencies and organizations that can help you participate in apprenticeship training, hire and train employees, offer financing options, and labour marketing information, free of charge?
January 6, 2012 - 48 kb View/Download
Students Be Your Own Boss this Summer
Full time students aged 15-29 have the opportunity to start and run their own business with the help of The Business Enterprise Centre - Owen Sound & Area and the Ontario Government program, Summer Company.
December 23, 2011 - 48 kb View/Download
Manufacturing Job Fair
In response to discussion with local manufacturers, the City of Owen Sound Economic Development and Tourism Department is hosting a "Job Fair" for regional manufacturers at the Bayshore Community Centre on January 3rd from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Individuals interested in employment opportunities within the manufacturing sector should bring their resume and plan on attending.
December 23, 2011 - 20 kb View/Download
Owen Sound Enters the Solar Age
New 10 kW Solar Generating Facilities are now generating electricity at the Owen Sound Public Works Yard and the Owen Sound Soccer Complex.
December 20, 2011 - 39 kb View/Download
Parking By-law for Winter
The City of Owen Sound would like to remind all residents that effective December 1, 2011, on-street parking is prohibited between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. until March 31, 2012, in accordance with Traffic By-law No. 2009-075.
December 19, 2011 - 31 kb View/Download
Sing in the New Year with Dickie Bird
The City of Owen Sound's traditional New Year's Eve Family Celebration returns to the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre on December 31st at 6:00 p.m.
December 15, 2011 - 19 kb View/Download
November Building Statistics
Building permits issued in November were valued at $550,000 and year to date figures show $14.8 million worth of construction value in 2011, according to Owen Sound Chief Building Official Brian Green.
December 7, 2011 - 89 kb View/Download
City of Owen Sound Welcomes New City Clerk
City Manager, Ruth Coursey is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristen M. Van Alphen as City Clerk for the City of Owen Sound. Kristen assumes her new responsibilites on January 2, 2012.
December 1, 2011 - 21 kb View/Download
Official Opening of New 10th Street East Link
Mayor Deborah Haswell, with members of City Council and staff in attendance, will conduct the official opening of the new 10th Street East Link roadway on Friday, December 2, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.
December 1, 2011 - 21 kb View/Download
Festival in the Park
The popular family event Festival in the Park returns to Harrison Park Saturday November 26. Ride a horse-drawn wagon to Santa's Cabin, decorate a cookie in Mrs. Claus' kitchen, or enjoy toasted bannock on an open fire - all this and more at Festival in the Park. Admission by donation.
November 22, 2011 - 19 kb View/Download
October Building Statistics
Building permits issued in October were valued at $900,000 and year to date figures show $14.3 million worth of construction value in 2011, according to Owen Sound Chief Building Official Brian Green.
November 18, 2011 - 89 kb View/Download
Change of Council Meeting Location
Please be advised that the regularly scheduled City of Owen Sound Council meeting being held on Monday, November 21, 2011 will be at the Owen Sound Police Services Building, 922 2nd Avenue West, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 4M7 in the Second Floor Meeting Room.
November 10, 2011 - 20 kb View/Download
September Building Statistics
New home construction in the City was up during September compared to last year, according to Owen Sound Chief Building Official Brian Green.
November 9, 2011 - 91 kb View/Download
Owen Sound Teacher Wins Fire Safety Award
Linda Breen of Owen Sound received a Fire Safety Award from the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council at a ceremony on October 26, 2011 in Toronto. The Annual Fire Safety Awards recognize outstanding contributions to fire protection and prevention in Ontario.
November 7, 2011 - 119 kb View/Download
Cultural Award Winners Announced
The stars shone on stage and off as the City honoured its arts and heritage champions during the Owen Sound Cultural Awards celebration at the Roxy Theatre tonight. Artists and cultural supporters from throughout the Owen Sound area were nominated in ten categories at the third annual awards ceremony.
November 4, 2011 - 28 kb View/Download
Owen Sound Jail/Correctional Facility Closure
It has been confirmed that the Liberal government will follow through with their pre-election announcement to close the Owen Sound and Walkerton Correctional Facilities effective December 4, 2011. Mayor Haswell was given this unfortunate news earlier today by an official from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.
November 3, 2011 - 27 kb View/Download
Tourism Partners Roll Out the Red Carpet
Owen Sound tourism partners are offering a new getaway package that will include an overnight stay in Owen Sound plus live theatre or music and passes to the art gallery and museum - a perfect vacation or "staycation" during the fall and winter months.
November 2, 2011 - 191 kb View/Download
Owen Sound Safe Trails Network Project Open House
The City of Owen Sound will be hosting an open house on November 10, 2011 at 7 p.m., for review of the Trails Map (draft) and outline of the Trails Master Plan Document.
October 27, 2011 - 33 kb View/Download
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